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The Pulse
The Pulse
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Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse... more

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Episodes

The science behind the healing power of music

You've heard that music is the language of the soul — but could it also be a treatment for the... more

25 Dec 2024 · 50 minutes
First Responders and the Toll on Their Health

We turn to first responders for help during emergencies. We expect them to stay calm and cool, and to know... more

18 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
Why We're All So Outraged

When we're feeling morally outraged — over politics, global conflicts, or violence, like the recent murder of United Healthcare CEO... more

13 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
Parrot or Prophet: How AI is Shaping Language

For thousands of years, we've thought of language as one of the key features that makes humans unique. But with... more

06 Dec 2024 · 48 minutes
When Being 'Gifted' No Longer Feels Like a Gift

What does it mean to be 'gifted'? Who qualifies and how should we teach and treat gifted children? And, where... more

29 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
Thanksgiving Disasters — And How to Avoid Them

Thanksgiving is a lovely holiday — a time for food, family, and counting our blessings. But let's face it: The... more

22 Nov 2024 · 56 minutes
The Threats Facing Trees — and How to Save Them

We not only love trees for their beauty — we need them for our survival. But around the world, some... more

15 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design

How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers... more

08 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
What Makes Our Circadian Clocks Tick

Circadian rhythms affect more than our sleep — they can shape all aspects of our health, and are in turn... more

01 Nov 2024 · 48 minutes
How Politics Are Changing Health and Science

With a contested presidential election looming, we explore what's at stake for health and science, from fertility medicine to cyber... more

25 Oct 2024 · 50 minutes
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