The Pulse Episode Archive

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia now houses a machine that is helping to make CAR T-cell therapy much less expensive.

We look at the future of gene therapy — from stunning breakthroughs to obstacles that still stand in its way.

A new collaboration of scientists, farmers, and foodies are giving the lima bean a makeover. But will people actually eat them?

Lima beans are getting a makeover, seed oil is getting a bad rep, and a weed that covers ponds might soon be a hot health food. We’ll explore the forces that shape what we eat

Physician Chris van Tulleken says ultra-processed foods — like cereals or protein bars — package sugar, salt, and fat into massive doses of calories making us sick.

What millions of emails to Russian citizens and ballroom dancing taught one researcher about having better arguments and resolving conflict.

We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.

How a death doula supports the living, and the dying, at the end of life.

After facing several serious illnesses, Bob Slade and partner Michael Klena, figured out their own way to cope.

Is there a right way to face the end of life? On this show, we explore how we talk about death (or not) and how we can best support our loved ones in their final moments.

In ‘Ariel Phenomenon,” filmmaker Randall Nickerson explores who and what we believe

Researchers say it's difficult to draw scientific conclusions from UFO sightings because there isn't enough data to study.

How did UFOs go from sci-fi fantasy to the object of Congressional hearings and NASA research projects? We look at the past, present, and future of our relationship with UFOs.

We explore stigmatized health conditions — how they earn their reputations, affect the lives of patients, and complicate efforts to treat them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for managing childhood obesity, but the recommendations are a challenge for overwhelmed health systems.