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The Pulse Episode Archive

Bonnie Tsui is a journalist, best-selling author, swimmer and a surfer. Her new book is “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why it Matters.” (Image courtesy of Bonnie Tsui)
The Pulse
Health

Finding Strength and Beauty in Muscles

Best-selling author Bonnie Tsui joins us for a conversation about strength, muscles, art and being comfortable in one’s own body, especially as we age.

Air Date: April 23, 2025

Listen 34:57
Sad depressed woman sitting on bench in raincoat
The Pulse
Health

Loneliness and How to Rekindle Social Connection

On this episode, we look to understand why so many people are so lonely, and find out how we can stay better connected.

Air Date: April 18, 2025

Listen 50:00
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - Apr.08,2019: Woman holding Apple iPhone 6S Rose Gold with Youtube apps on screen. YouTube is the popular online video sharing website.
The Pulse
Science

The Rise of YouTube and How It’s Changed Our Lives

On this episode, we mark the 20th anniversary of YouTube with an exploration of the platform’s rise, evolution, and impact on our lives.

Air Date: April 11, 2025

Listen 48:34
Businessman dreaming about rest pop art retro style. Beach sea tourism tropics. Office work business concept. Vacation travel joy
The Pulse
Health

In Search of Work-Life Balance

A look at work-life balance — how we define it and how we achieve it… or if we even need to.

Air Date: April 4, 2025

Listen 48:43
The Pulse
Science

Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design

We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.

Air Date: March 28, 2025

Listen 48:51
The Pulse
Health

The Mystery of Consciousness

A look back at the Terri Schiavo case, and what it revealed about the mysteries of consciousness.

Air Date: March 21, 2025

Listen 48:55
Digital eye, data network and cyber security technology, vector background. Futuristic tech of virtual cyberspace and internet secure surveillance, binary code digital eye or safety scanner
The Pulse
Science

Why the Internet Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself

On this episode, we look inside the secretive world of big data, digital footprints, and what that data reveals about us.

Air Date: March 14, 2025

Listen 48:06
Reflection Of A Woman's Face In Broken Mirror
The Pulse
Science

How the Way We Look Affects the Way We Feel

We explore the connection between how we look and how we feel.

Air Date: March 7, 2025

Listen 48:59
Metaphor bipolar disorder mind mental. Double face. Split personality. Concept mood disorder. 2 Head silhouette.Psychology. Mental health. Dual personality concept. Tangle and untangle
The Pulse
Health

(Mis)Diagnosis: Bipolar Disorder

On this episode, we’ll discuss what contributed to an explosion of bipolar diagnoses, and why experts disagree about whether this disorder is over-or underdiagnosed.

Air Date: February 28, 2025

Listen 48:41
The Pulse
Health

Ripple Effects

How single discoveries, public health guidelines, and tragic events can trigger ripple effects in people’s lives.

Air Date: February 21, 2025

Listen 55:43
The Pulse
Science

Pushing for Change

A look at what motivates everyday people to effect change, both in their own lives and the wider world.

Air Date: February 14, 2025

Listen 48:52
Finding love has always been tough — and recently, it's gotten even more complicated thanks to online dating, and how it's transformed the way we interact. (WHYY/Emma Lee)
The Pulse
Science

Meeting Your Match: Navigating the World of Modern Dating

We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.

Air Date: February 7, 2025

Listen 54:43
Every day, our bodies come in contact with all kinds of potentially harmful things that we can’t always see or smell — but which can have real consequences for our environment and health. Among the latest to prompt concern is black plastic cooking utensils, which a recent study declared could be releasing toxic chemicals into our food. (Bigstock)
The Pulse
Health

Exposure

A look at the potentially harmful things we’re exposed to and how they affect us.

Air Date: January 31, 2025

Listen 48:37
illustration by Olivia Walch
The Pulse

Finding your ‘Sleep Groove’

Sleep researcher Olivia Walch explains why regularity and darkness are key when it comes to getting great sleep.

Air Date: January 30, 2025

Listen 38:57
ointment on scale
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Health

The DIY Medicine Movement

We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.

Air Date: January 24, 2025

Listen 48:44
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