We are bringing you the science of all things spooky, ghoulish, and…dead? We’ll give you a sneak peek into the death positive movement, venture into the world of “smart death” and tell you a story of coming face to face with fear.
Plus, insider tips on how to grow a pumpkin big enough to take you to a ball.

We are bringing you the science of all things spooky, ghoulish, and…dead? We’ll give you a sneak peek into the death positive movement, venture into the world of “smart death” and tell you a story of coming face to face with fear. Plus, insider tips on how to grow a pumpkin big enough to take you to a ball.

We are bringing you the science of all things spooky, ghoulish, and…dead? We’ll give you a sneak peek into the death positive movement, venture into the world of “smart death” and tell you a story of coming face to face with fear.
Plus, insider tips on how to grow a pumpkin big enough to take you to a ball.&nbsp;

Fear, Death and Pumpkins

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

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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 takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.

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