The Pulse Episode Archive

Everyone loves a good comeback story — but they don’t just apply to athletes and washed-up actors. Revivals can happen for ideas, pla ...

In honor of Apollo 11’s 50th anniversary, we’ve been talking a lot about gettin ...

On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. It was an astounding achievement — ...

How we talk about an issue has ramifications that go far beyond the words. Names, descriptions, and terms lay the foundation for how we t ...

From penicillin to the moon landing, we have science to thank for humanity’s greatest achievements. But science has also helped advance ...

You’re developing a new, revolutionary product. You have all the science figured out, it works like a charm. Problem is, nobody wants ...

There’s a comfort to the mainstream way of doing things — it offers standard solutions to standard problems. But sometimes existing s ...

For a lot of Americans, cats and dogs are more than just pets — they’re our fur babies. We’re willing to do whatever it takes to ke ...

When’s the last time you saw a get-well card for psoriasis or eczema? Skin’s our biggest organ — and does lots of hard work keeping ...

Marijuana is starting to feel like the new normal. In less than 25 years, it’s gone from illicit drug to accepted medical treatment in ...

As Kermit the Frog once said — it’s not easy being green. Amid challenges like pollution, deforestation and climate change, engaging ...

In science — and in life — failure is both a stumbling block and a building block. We regard failure as the enemy of success — but ...

“Motherhood will change your life.” It may sound like a greeting card sentiment — but it’s also a statement of fact. Pregnancy ch ...

Chow. Nibbles. Grub. Food — we relate to it in a lot of different ways. It can serve as nourishment, as pleasure, as fuel for our bodie ...

At its best, sex isn’t just fun — it’s good for our health. It can relieve stress, enhance our mood — even offer a bit of ...