The Pulse Episode Archive
The Miracle and Menace of Plastic
Air Date: January 15, 2021
Listen 49:24Color and convenience wooed Americans, and we fell in love with plastic
Sensory treats were possible, things like bright kitchenware and fun toys. We got hooked.
3 years ago
Listen 8:16Why scientists say ‘plastivores’ could be the solution to plastic pollution
Worldwide, researchers are hunting for a kind of `secret sauce’ — a souped-up enzyme capable of breaking down some of the most resilient plastics.
3 years ago
Listen 12:03Air Date: January 8, 2021
Listen 49:09The long, sad process of saying goodbye to a pet
Bidding a beloved animal farewell is hard. Knowing when it’s time can be even harder.
3 years ago
Listen 8:27Air Date: January 1, 2021
Listen 48:42Air Date: December 25, 2020
Listen 50:08Air Date: December 18, 2020
Listen 48:42How my mom saved my life after doctors missed my brain bleed
As a budding school teacher was having a stroke at age 22, medical professionals kept explaining her symptoms away and sending her home. Until her mom stepped in.
3 years ago
Listen 13:55Full House: Multigenerational Living and Health
Air Date: December 11, 2020
Listen 53:20It was a time of togetherness and fun. When other grandparents and children had to be apart, these kids got to learn from an experienced teacher.
3 years ago
Listen 7:37When togetherness means home is no safe haven
COVID-19 has ripped through communities with high rates of household crowding. An inside look into how the virus spreads in cramped multigenerational homes.
3 years ago
Listen 19:27Air Date: December 4, 2020
Listen 54:14Air Date: November 27, 2020
Listen 48:47Air Date: November 20, 2020
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