The Pulse
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A podcast about the people/places at the heart of health/science. Based out of @WHYY, an @NPR station. Hosted by @MaikenScott. Subscribe: https://t.co/sCCEGKqWrS
Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2009
We think of Martians as belonging to the realm of sci-fi — but in the early 1900s, they were believed to be a real civilization living on Mars 👽. On this episode, why astronomers once believed in life on Mars. 🔗
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Labor Day is over, and it's back to work — back to a laundry list of emails, meetings, and projects. How can you possibly stay productive when your workload is massive? . On this episode, we explore productivity, what works, and what doesn't. 🔗
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Urgent care clinic on wheels? 🚐 🩺. How one California doctor is delivering care to local farmworkers, amid fears of ICE raids. Steven Rascón reports ⬇️
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An emergency medicine physician gets stuck in the political crosshairs while providing health care for immigrant farm workers in Fresno County.
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AI in the classroom🤖? . Teachers in Philadelphia and New Jersey make the case for and against using artificial intelligence in school. Alan Yu reports ⬇️.
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Generative AI tools have transformed classrooms. But local teachers and school districts are still deciding on whether, and how, to use them.
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It’s that time of year when students with big dreams go all in — piling on extracurriculars and chasing perfection. They call it Ivy League Fever 🤒. Reporter Najay Greenidge explores how pursuing prestigious schools impacts students' mental health ⬇️.
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Kids, often barely out of elementary school, are internalizing the idea that their futures depend on getting into an Ivy League school.
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It's back-to-school time. Students, teachers, and parents are facing a lot — from using AI in the classroom to reckoning with the long shadow of the pandemic. On this episode, we explore how our rapidly changing world is transforming school. 🔗
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Reports on a Legionnaires' disease outbreak are making the news. Back in 1976, the same illness was a mystery. On this Pulse Extra, listen as Reporter Elana Gordon tells the story of how scientists tracked down the origin of this deadly illness. 🔗
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What was the loudest concert you've ever seen? For host @MaikenScott it was @myMotorhead! But today, musicians and venue staff say more concert-goers are wearing earplugs to protect their hearing — some newer models even glow in the dark.
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Earplugs can prevent permanent hearing damage from concerts. Venue staff and musicians say that now it’s common, even cool, to have them.
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On May 24, 2022, a shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 students and two teachers. Three years later, survivors struggle to get support, especially mental health resources. Aitana Vargas reports ⬇️.
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On May 24, 2022, a shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas killed 19 students and two teachers. Survivors still navigate barriers to getting support.
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The scans are clear, you rang the bell, you've beaten cancer — but now what? . Reporter Nicole Leonard spoke with people who survived cancer at a young age about the emotional journey that followed.
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Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.
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Surviving traumatic events and devastating illnesses is a reason to celebrate. We ring the bell, throw a party, and get back on our feet — but we often learn, the fight is rarely over. On this episode, the quieter struggle that follows survival. 🔗
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More than 100,000 people in the US are waiting for a life-saving organ — but the pressure for organ donations is putting some donors at risk. On this Pulse Extra, @brianmrosenthal discusses his recent investigation into the issue. 🔗
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While it might be unbelievable today, boys were once required to swim nude at YMCA pools — yet some recall the experience with no shame. Andrew Stelzer reports this history of nude swimming.
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While it might be unbelievable today, boys were once required to swim nude at YMCA pools — yet some recall the experience with no shame.
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Shame can make us feel isolated, hurting our health and relationships — but it can also drive growth. On this episode, we untangle why we feel it, where shame comes from, and how it affects our behavior and health. 🔗
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We have a treat for you this summer! . Check out one of our favorite episodes: The Inner Workings of the Ocean. We explore the Earth's defining feature, the largest ecosystem, and the engine that powers our planet 🌊. 🔗
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Sleep isn't just what fuels us to get through the day. It's a biological function, just as vital as your heartbeat. On this episode, we discuss how finding your body’s unique sleep rhythm can help you get better rest. 🔗
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We have a special treat for you this summer!. Amid the summer heat 🥵, we explore the history and future of cold technology on this encore episode of The Pulse — from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners. 🔗
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23andMe shared consumer DNA with a big pharma company, and got a million-dollar investment in return. But how much is a tube of spit really worth? . And who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA? . Grant Hill reports ⬇️.
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After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA?
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