
The Pulse Archive
Anti-fluoridation activists gain powerful allies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a court win against the EPA, to the dismay of public health leaders.
3 months ago
Listen 15:20A look at what motivates everyday people to effect change, both in their own lives and the wider world.
Air Date: February 14, 2025
Listen 48:52Destiny or delusion? How two strangers handled their instant spark
Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.
3 months ago
Listen 11:45Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.
3 months ago
Listen 10:26Is it possible to find love using dating apps? 5 tips from dating coach Logan Ury
Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
3 months ago
Listen 21:15Meeting Your Match: Navigating the World of Modern Dating
We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.
Air Date: February 7, 2025
Listen 54:43Before Trump took office, government science agencies adopted policies to protect their research
Scientists found their work under threat during the first Trump administration. This time, they have contracts to protect them.
3 months ago
Listen 8:45How does electronic waste end up in black plastic kitchen utensils?
An alarming study on black plastic had a major math error. But it reveals bigger questions that have yet to be addressed.
3 months ago
Listen 8:54A look at the potentially harmful things we’re exposed to and how they affect us.
Air Date: January 31, 2025
Listen 48:37Sleep researcher Olivia Walch explains why regularity and darkness are key when it comes to getting great sleep.
Air Date: January 30, 2025
Listen 38:57A Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, spilled chemicals, sickening residents. Now researchers are tracking the long-term health effects.
3 months ago
Listen 18:50We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.
Air Date: January 24, 2025
Listen 48:44How AI and machine learning led to ‘mind blowing’ progress in understanding animal communication
Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.
4 months ago
Listen 12:23We explore efforts to communicate with other species, from plants and animals to extraterrestrial life.
Air Date: January 17, 2025
Listen 52:09What It Takes To Build The Future
From new technologies to our fight against climate change, we look at what it takes to create the future.
Air Date: January 10, 2025
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