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Maiken Scott, host
Lindsay Lazarski, pro
05/15/2026
Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a plane crash that had dumped her in the Peruvian Amazon, survived the wilderness for 11 days. How did she do it?
On this episode, we explore what it takes to survive in extreme circumstances.
What It Takes to Survive a Disaster Podcast Episode · The Pulse · May 14 · 50m
03/20/2026
From Kevlar to dark matter, women scientists have shaped our world — yet many remain forgotten, ignored, and overlooked.
For Women's History Month, we unearth their stories and bring their legacies to light.
Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Women Scientists Podcast Episode · The Pulse · March 19 · 50m
02/27/2026
We're often told not to anthropomorphize animals — to avoid projecting our own feelings onto them. Yet, emerging science complicates this advice.
On this episode, we explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to empathy in baboons.
Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions Podcast Episode · The Pulse · February 26 · 50m
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