The Pulse Episode Archive

As the days grow shorter, we take a look at how changes to our circadian clocks affect our health.

Ahead of the election, we look at how politics is affecting everything from health care to scientific progress.

Fear is about survival, but it can also feel fun. We explore our complicated relationship with fear.

Sometimes, we’re just mad. So mad, that anger becomes like a wrecking ball that can ruin relationships and careers. We’ll find out how to express anger in healthy ways.

A look at some of the innovative efforts to transform the relationship between law enforcement and the health care system.

With cardiac emergencies, every second counts. We look at the latest innovations saving patients and their hearts.

A look at why many autistic kids struggle at school, and what parents and experts say could make a difference.

We hear personal stories about what it takes to treat and recover from serious mental illness.

A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

On this episode, we take a look at some of the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions.

Virtual worlds allow us to reinvent ourselves and build new lives. But some of our troubles follow us there. A look at navigating community, love, and work in digital realms.

What is the future of psychedelic research after the recent FDA decision to reject MDMA as a treatment for PTSD?

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

We can all use an assist every now and then — but asking for it can be tough. We hear stories about the struggles of asking for help.