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The Pulse Episode Archive

Children are often more sensitive to noise that adults, but not matter how old you are, loud sound exposure can affect both your hearing and your overall health. (Photo by Maiken Scott)
The Pulse
Health

How Noise Affects Our Health

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

Air Date: August 8, 2025

Listen 50:03
Jake Haendel with a therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston (courtesy of Jake Haendel)
The Pulse
Health

I Survived — Now What?

We explore what comes next after surviving something extraordinary.

Air Date: August 1, 2025

Listen 44:31
An organ recovery team works to remove the liver and kidneys from a donor June 15, 2023, in Jackson, Tenn.  (AP file photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Pulse
Health

When Organ Donation Goes Wrong

More than a hundred thousand people in the U.S. are on the national transplant list waiting for a life-sa ...

Air Date: July 30, 2025

Listen 35:48
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The Pulse
Health

Untangling Shame and Its Effects On Our Health

A look at the roots of shame, and how it affects our behavior, our choices, and our health.

Air Date: July 25, 2025

Listen 50:03
The Pulse
Science

The Inner Workings of the Oceans

Oceans are Earth’s defining feature, its largest ecosystem, and the engine that powers our planet.

Air Date: July 18, 2025

Listen 50:43
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The Pulse
Health

Finding Your Body’s Sleep Rhythm

How finding and listening to your body’s sleep rhythm can lead to better rest.

Air Date: July 11, 2025

Listen 50:43
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The Pulse
Science

The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

Air Date: July 4, 2025

Listen 50:38
The Pulse
Science

Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

Air Date: June 26, 2025

Listen 49:34
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The Pulse
Science

Why Friends Are Good for Your Brain

Our brains are wired for connection, and researchers are learning friendships play a vital role in keeping us healthy.

Air Date: June 20, 2025

Listen 49:34
The Pulse
Science

Why We’re Hardwired for Revenge

We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his new book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."

Air Date: June 13, 2025

Listen 49:34
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The Pulse
Science

Exploring the Secrets of Human Creativity

We explore what creativity is, how it works, and how we can use it in unexpected ways.

Air Date: June 6, 2025

Listen 49:10
The Pulse
Science

Sharks — From Fear to Fascination

On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce p ...

Air Date: May 30, 2025

Listen 48:54
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The Pulse
Science

What It Takes to Prove the Truth

In the “post-truth era,” we explore standards of proof, evidence, and how we know what we think we know.

Air Date: May 23, 2025

Listen 49:14
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The Pulse
Science

Cybercrime and How Hackers Prey on Human Nature

We hear about the virus that ushered in the age of social engineering attacks, the history of cybercrime, and what led one man to become a hacker.

Air Date: May 16, 2025

Listen 54:26
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The Pulse

Lightening the Load of Motherhood

From juggling kids and work — motherhood can feel impossible. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.

Air Date: May 9, 2025

Listen 48:52
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