The Pulse Episode Archive

What does masculinity mean these days? We explore how the old script for what it means to be a man has been torn up — but not replaced.

In this special live show, The Pulse talks with the scientists who are changing the way we live.

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

We take a look at giftedness — how it’s defined, who qualifies as gifted, and how our understanding of giftedness is changing.

Modern motherhood can feel impossible — from juggling kids and work, to finding a quiet moment for self-care. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

When medical mistakes happen, patients often find themselves left in the dark about what went wrong. We explore what’s behind the wall of silence.

In honor of Earth Day, we explore everyday choices that can impact the environment in big ways.

Latinos are America’s biggest minority — and yet many of them feel alienated by our country’s health care system.

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?

We look into the history of eclipses and what scientists are hoping to learn.

How does our past shape who we are? On this episode, we explore stories of long-buried secrets, and how their discovery changed people’s sense of identity.

We look at the pandemic’s continuing fallout and efforts to recover, from rehabbing public health’s reputation to the lonely search for a long COVID treatment.

We explore how the field of mental health is changing, what trained therapists make of mental health advice from influencers, and more!

How did a brilliant teenage physicist working on the Manhattan Project get away with spying for the Soviets? And why did he do it?