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Today’s Pulse rundown
Gibraltar Border
Transcript: What if you had to cross an international border just to get to work every morning? On July 15, Gibraltar is scheduled to remove its 118-year-old border controls with Spain. Around 15,000 Spaniards cross into the British territory every single day, which often causes long, time-consuming queues. The removal of the border is expected to have major economic benefits by facilitating the flow of people back and forth. This new freedom of movement will help local businesses in the area grow and thrive. How long does it usually take you to travel to school?
Orangutan Photos
Transcript: Can snapping a simple picture on your phone help save an endangered species? In Indonesian Borneo, a conservation organization called KehatiKu is paying local people to photograph wildlife. Participants can earn about $6 for a photo of an orangutan, and they have already collected around 175,000 records in just one year! This new approach works because paying locals for sightings encourages communities to actively prevent illegal hunting in their areas. It turns everyday people into wildlife protectors at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. What kind of wild animals live in your neighborhood?
Brain Multitasking
Transcript: Have you ever tried to do two difficult things at the exact same time? Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center discovered that extensive training allows the brain to physically rewire itself. After volunteers completed 30,000 sorting trials, scientists scanned their brains and noticed a massive change. When you learn a new skill, your brain uses its thinking center. But with enough practice, the brain physically reorganizes, allowing learned tasks to bypass the prefrontal cortex and run through specialized circuits instead. This frees up your thinking center so you can truly multitask! What skill feels completely automatic to you?
Language Learning
Transcript: Did you know that studying for your Spanish or French test is actually keeping your brain young? A new article in The Guardian highlights how learning another language can slow aging in the brain by up to 13 years! Multilingualism promotes brain connectivity and slows its decline with age. When you speak another language, you can almost feel the neurons connecting as you grapple for the correct word. Exercising your brain this way builds strong mental pathways that keep your mind sharp and healthy for decades. If you could instantly speak any language in the world, which one would you choose?
AI Careers
Transcript: With robots getting smarter every day, how do you pick a safe career? Experts recently shared how artificial intelligence will impact future jobs. While AI is great at processing forms and handling routine data, it cannot replace roles that require human connection. AI can help organize information and flag risks, but it cannot decide whether a medical treatment is safe. Jobs like teaching and childcare are safe because people want a human being to take care of their children. The future of work will focus on applying judgment and building trusted relationships. What kind of job do you want to have?
Space Bioprinting
Transcript: What if doctors could print brand new organs while floating in zero gravity? A California company called Auxilium Biotechnologies just successfully bioprinted human kidney and liver tissue aboard the International Space Station! The printed materials returned to Earth on a SpaceX Dragon capsule on June 17. The orbital bioprinter uses cell and tissue designs to 3D-print living tissue. By operating in space, the machine achieved uniform cell distribution, which points to real possibilities for manufacturing medical devices off Earth. This flexibility will be important as commercial interests expand manufacturing hubs in orbit. What else should we try manufacturing in outer space?
Peach Production
Transcript: Which state do you think grows the most peaches in the country? You might guess Georgia, since it is famously known as the Peach State. But California actually produces the most peaches in the United States, growing a massive 520,000 tons in 2025! California's warm weather and soil make it a great place to grow crops like peaches. So why does Georgia get the credit? After the Civil War, Georgia farmers planted fruit crops to rebrand the state, promoting them with huge festivals. They successfully cemented their peachy reputation, even though California grows way more fruit! What is your favorite summer fruit?
Los Skeepers
Transcript: Have you ever felt like you spend way too much time staring at screens? A brand new boyband from Guatemala City called Los Skeepers just released a catchy new single on Friday. The song features sweet guitar melodies before the drums begin to race. The band members say the track is about contemplating the overgrown digital world. It explores how our generation is learning to exist when screens mediate our relationships and memories. By bringing together completely different sounds, the band is trying to find a balance between the digital and the human. How do you unplug from your devices?
Lego Donkey Kong
Transcript: Are you ready to build a piece of video game history right in your bedroom? A leaked image reveals that Nintendo and Lego are teaming up to release a Donkey Kong Arcade Set. The massive kit will reportedly contain 1,367 pieces and come out in August! Instead of a standard playset, this kit is based on the classic 1981 arcade cabinet that originally put Nintendo on the map. It recreates the iconic first level of the game. This detailed Lego tribute is designed to appeal to both adults and kids. Which classic video game would you turn into a Lego set?
Digital Travel
Transcript: Have you ever been stuck filling out a long, boring paper form at the airport? The Albanese government announced that Australia is ditching paper arrival cards for incoming travelers. They are spending $56.1m to roll out digital passenger cards to all international airports and seaports. Digital declarations reduce manual processes and enable the digital collection of information ahead of time. Instead of scrambling for a pen, visitors can complete the form on an app before they fly! This modernization creates a seamless border process, meaning visitors spend less time filling out forms. What is the first thing you do on vacation?