The Pulse - WHYY
Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
earth-environment · water-systems-oceanography
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Podcast
Introduction
About The Pulse on WHYY
- Program Overview: A weekly health and science show hosted by Maiken Scott that explores medical innovations, scientific research, and human-interest stories.
- Broadcast Schedule: Airs Fridays at 9:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 12:00 p.m.
- Content Focus: Behind-the-scenes looks at operating rooms, laboratory research, and historical scientific breakthroughs.
- Recent Topics Covered:
- Health: Solutions for vacation-related constipation (Dr. Trisha Pasricha).
- Pet Care: Advice on using rubber-soled booties for dogs during melting snow.
- Lifestyle: Reflecting on the benefits of sobriety following "Dry January."
- Art & Nature: The work of artist Charlee Heinz, who creates art from found animal bones in Boyertown, PA.
- Wildlife: An investigation into human-elephant conflicts in India by writer Kim Frank.
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