The Pulse Episode Archive
On this edition of The Pulse, we take a look at Camden’s history as a tech hub. We’ll get a tour of some of the important inv ...
Air Date: January 31, 2014
ListenA now-famous map made in 1855 used simple data to trace a cholera outbreak back to a single communal water pump, proving the effectivenes ...
Air Date: January 24, 2014
ListenBedbugs have made a comeback in recent years, spawning stress and anxiety for those combatting home infestations. We hear from the scient ...
Air Date: January 17, 2014
ListenIt’s a very uncomfortable decision – how do you want to die? A Philadelphia pilot program is offering very sick patients a ch ...
Air Date: January 10, 2014
ListenAs the NFL enters its post-season march toward the Super Bowl, we take a look into the science behind sports-related concussions. Can new ...
Air Date: January 3, 2014
ListenWhy is it so hard to get a man to a doctor’s appointment? Excuses range from not having the time, to not wanting to appear weak, to ...
Air Date: December 27, 2013
ListenTwo decades after the release of the Oscar-winning movie “Philadelphia,” we take a look back at the film’s legacy, its ...
Air Date: December 20, 2013
ListenOn The Pulse this week, we take a look at a new law in the state of Delaware that calls for stiffer penalties for non-nurse midwives ...
Air Date: December 13, 2013
ListenThis week on The Pulse, we look into why medical bills are so expensive and hard to understand. We also hear one man’s excr ...
Air Date: December 6, 2013
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