The Pulse Episode Archive
On this edition of The Pulse, we explore the question of how kids impact life satisfaction and happiness. We talk with Jennifer Senior ab ...
Air Date: February 7, 2014
ListenOn 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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