The Pulse Episode Archive

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?

Inside the company that could ‘end privacy as we know it’

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

We’ll explore happiness — and how we can find more of it.

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

We explore the future of remote work, and hear about the latest research on which settings and models are best.

Science is all about observing the world. But how do you study something you can’t see, smell, or hear — like the tiniest particles a ...

We explore how A.I. is transforming the way we work — for good and for bad.

We get into the science of skin care, looking at what works, what doesn’t, and what dermatologists have to say about the latest frontiers in our quest for eternal youth.

We look at this, and other, shortages plaguing the world of medicine, from medications to donated blood.

We explore modern attempts at real-life utopias.

On this episode, we take you behind the waiting room doors, to learn about some of the behind-the-scenes challenges of working in health care.

Skydiving, BASE jumping, climbing the highest peaks, adventuring to remote parts of the world — pushing the boundaries of safety. For t ...

We’ll look at freedom from different perspectives.

We unfold the never-before-told story of Earle and the classified operation that he was a part of, and explore the remnants of the atomic age and the waste it has left behind.