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The Pulse brings you stories about the people and places at the heart of health and science. The Pulse features in-depth reports on health and science issues.
You can download our podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pulse/id772127662?mt=2
You can tune into The Pulse at these stations:-WHYY 90.9 FM Philadelphia region, PAFriday at 9AM and Sunday at 10AM-WITF 89.5 FM Harrisburg, PAFriday at 7PM -KCUR 89.3 FM Kansas City, MOSunday at 7PM
Find all of our stories at whyy.org/thepulse
Our staff:
Maiken Scott, host
Lindsay Lazarski, pro
08/11/2026
What if the key to better relationships and mental health were imagination?
On this episode, psychologist Cassandra Vieten discusses her new book, "Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination."
Listen now ⬇️
The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live Podcast Episode · The Pulse · August 11 · 29m
08/07/2026
We tend to think that limitations stifle creativity — but what if the opposite is true?
On this episode, we explore how limitations force us to think differently, solve problems in unexpected ways, and allow us to create our best work. Listen now ⬇️
Think Inside the Box: How Limits Fuel Creativity Podcast Episode · The Pulse · August 6 · 24m
07/31/2026
Millions of people in the U.S. have chronic pain that’s unresponsive to medical interventions. But there are new and comprehensive ways of treating pain.
On this episode, research on new solutions to pain.
The Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas, and Safer Opioids Podcast Episode · The Pulse · July 30 · 50m
07/24/2026
Vacations are a time to experience new things, and restore our minds and bodies — but sometimes the opposite happens.
On this episode, an exploration of vacation health hazards.
Jet Lag, Cruise Outbreaks, and Vacation Constipation: How to Deal with Travel Health Woes Podcast Episode · The Pulse · July 23 · 50m
07/17/2026
Science has long been used to solve crimes, from fingerprints to the psychology of criminal minds — not every investigative technique rests on solid scientific ground.
On this episode, how science is used in criminal investigations.
How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations How science is used in criminal investigations — and what happens when it’s not as reliable as we might think.
07/10/2026
Anyone spending a summer vacation in the wilderness? If so, you're gonna want to check out one of our favorite episodes.
From wild elephants to golden toads, we learn what happens when we chase wildlife. Listen now ⬇️
Chasing Wildlife: From the Golden Toad to Giant Elephants Podcast Episode · The Pulse · July 9 · 50m
07/02/2026
Telescopes, astronomy, and the Declaration of Independence — all tied to the same location?
A lost Philadelphia observatory once used to track The Transit of Venus 🌌 may be the place where the Declaration of Independence 📜 was read publicly for the first time.
Pulse Host Maiken Scott reports.
A planet, an observatory and the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence A lost Philadelphia observatory once used to track the transit of Venus may be the place where the Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time.
Pepper pot soup anyone? The stew that kept early Americans alive during the American Revolutionary War was popular in Philadelphia, but the soup’s African and Caribbean origins are often overlooked.
On this episode of The Pulse, three chefs come together to serve up their own version of pepper pot soup. Listen: https://whyy.org/segments/pepper-pot-soup-slam-3-chefs-reimagine-one-of-the-first-american-street-foods/
06/26/2026
Science wasn't just a hobby for the Founding Fathers — it was the blueprint.
On this episode, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, we look back at how the early Americans used science and the natural world to build and govern a new nation.
How Science and Ingenuity Built Early America Podcast Episode · The Pulse · June 25 · 1h 3m
06/22/2026
When someone experiences a serious medical event, the immediate focus is on survival — but physical recovery is hardly ever the last chapter.
On this episode, we explore emotional road after recovery and what true healing really means.
The Body Remembers: Exploring the Invisible Wounds Left by Serious Illness Podcast Episode · The Pulse · June 18 · 50m
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