The Pulse Episode Archive

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.

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.

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.

We explore this new science, and how these solutions are — or aren’t — working on the ground.

We talk with Loren Grush about her new book, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts,” which retraces the history of the first American women in space.

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?

Inside the company that could ‘end privacy as we know it’

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

We’ll explore happiness — and how we can find more of it.

Teens, their mental health, and how families can navigate these challenging times.

We explore the future of remote work, and hear about the latest research on which settings and models are best.