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Today’s Pulse rundown
Pope in Spain
Transcript: What if you could visit a new country and speak directly to its leaders? Pope Leo XIV just began a seven-day visit to Spain. He met with King Felipe VI in Madrid and praised the country's plans to integrate five hundred thousand undocumented migrants into the workforce. The Pope also plans to visit the Canary Islands to honor the thousands of migrants who have traveled there. This trip is a major moment for the country, as the Pope focuses on messages of peace. How would you welcome a global leader to your own hometown?
Honeybee Queens
Transcript: Did you know that a royal title can depend entirely on where you grow up? Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences found that honeybee queens develop differently because of their special royal chambers. Queens emerge because they grow in special peanut-shaped cells made of unique wax that is more pliable and less dense than normal wax. The scientists discovered that bees raised in regular worker wax were smaller and had higher death rates. This means a queen's environment is just as important as her diet! What kind of special room would you build for a queen?
Moon X-ray Telescope
Transcript: How do you map the chemistry of an entire world? Scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University proposed using a lightweight X-ray telescope to create the first complete chemical map of the Moon. The ten-kilogram detectors capture X-rays emitted by specific elements after they are struck by solar radiation to reveal which elements are present. Researchers say a single telescope could map five important elements in about two years. This detailed map would be a major step toward understanding how the Moon formed and changed over time! If you could map any planet in our solar system, which one would you choose?
Teen Summer Jobs
Transcript: Are you thinking about getting a summer job this year? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a highly competitive labor market, with two hundred nineteen thousand fewer teens working this May compared to last year. Despite the tough competition, experts say summer jobs provide valuable personal and financial experience. A nineteen-year-old barista in Washington, D.C. said earning her own money helps her appreciate its value. Learning to manage a schedule and work with older coworkers helps teens build skills for the future. What would be your absolute dream summer job to have right now?
Teachers on AI
Transcript: How is artificial intelligence changing the way you learn in your classroom? A new poll of five hundred forty-five teachers shows that while many use AI to save time, fifty-four percent worry it hinders students' critical thinking skills. A biology teacher in Orange County, California, says she teaches students to verify chatbot answers because the software can make mistakes. She wants her students to figure things out for themselves instead of relying entirely on a piece of software. Next time you get stuck on a homework problem, will you try to solve it yourself first?
Norway Shipwreck
Transcript: What if you found a dream treasure hidden at the bottom of the sea? Archaeologists discovered an incredibly well-preserved eighteenth-century shipwreck nearly two thousand feet below the surface in the Skagerrak strait near Norway. The seventy-two-foot-long ship was filled with intact porcelain dishes and luxury goods, and researchers have already recovered forty artifacts. Because the ship sank straight down to the seafloor, whole plates were found lying in stacks! Scientists hope to retrieve thousands of additional items from the unopened crates. What kind of ancient treasure would you hope to find exploring deep underwater?
Monthly GLP-1 Drugs
Transcript: What if taking your medicine was as easy as one quick shot a month? Drugmakers Pfizer and Amgen are developing new weight-loss medications that only require a monthly injection instead of a weekly one. Pfizer's drug works by staying attached longer to a protein in the blood called albumin, which protects the molecule from being broken down too quickly. In a trial, the medicine helped patients lose up to twelve point three percent of their body weight in twenty-eight weeks. This could make it easier for patients to stick with their routines! How do you remember to take your medicine?
Tupac in Yakuza Game
Transcript: What if a music legend stepped right into a modern video game? SEGA announced that rap legend Tupac Shakur will appear as a character named Amaru in a new video game releasing in January 2027. Instead of using artificial intelligence, the studio used archival footage to bring his likeness to life for the action game set in Japan. Snoop Dogg will also portray a character in the game, which spans fifty years of history. The creators worked with Tupac's estate to make sure they respected his incredible legacy. Which classic musician would you want to play as in a video game?
Olivia Rodrigo & The Cure
Transcript: Have you ever been surprised by a secret guest at a live concert? Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans at the Primavera Sound festival in Spain by revealing a new duet with rock legend Robert Smith of The Cure. The two artists performed their new song live, which will be featured on her upcoming album releasing next Friday. Rodrigo said it was incredibly special because it is the first song she has ever had a feature on. The upbeat pop song had been kept a secret from fans until the big festival reveal! If you could sing a duet with anyone, who would it be?
Misinformation Rules
Transcript: How do we stop false rumors from spreading during a major emergency? UK government officials are exploring new ways to stop the rapid spread of misinformation on social media during public crises. After recent rioting in Southampton, the technology secretary said the government is looking at boosting trusted sources of information and helping people reset their online algorithms. A committee report found that misleading messaging can spread quickly online, so officials want to make sure platforms are held responsible. How do you know if a news story you read online is actually true?