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Today’s Pulse rundown
Tennis Champion
Transcript: What if you became the first person from your country to win a major tennis title? Twenty-one-year-old Alex Eala just made history as the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title. She beat the top-ranked player in Washington DC after a match that lasted two days due to rain. President Ferdinand Marcos hosted a reception to celebrate her achievement, calling her a new champion who inspires young people to dream without limits. Eala says she is grateful to share this victory with her country. How would you celebrate a big win?
Volcano Mice
Transcript: Can mice really live on the summits of freezing volcanoes? Scientists found that the Andean leaf-eared mouse thrives at elevations over twenty-two thousand feet where oxygen is low and temperatures are always below freezing. Researchers discovered that these mice have evolved to use oxygen more efficiently in their muscles and generate more body heat than their lowland relatives. They also have genetic adaptations that help them eat plants that would be toxic to other animals. This allows them to survive in an environment that is completely uninhabitable for most other mammals. What is the toughest environment you can imagine?
Allergy-Free Dogs
Transcript: Can gene editing help people who are allergic to dogs? Scientists at Kindred Companion Sciences used a technique called Crispr to create two hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie. They edited the dog's genetic code to switch off the main gene responsible for producing allergy-causing proteins. The researchers tested the dogs and found no signs of the protein in their fur or saliva. This is the first time this approach has been tried successfully in dogs. While it will take years to make this technology available, it could eventually help millions of people own pets. Would you want an allergy-free puppy?
ShiftLens Tech
Transcript: Can 3D-printed objects warn you if they are being used incorrectly? MIT researchers created a system called ShiftLens that lets users print objects that change their appearance based on how they are used. For example, a bottle lid can show a green check mark when it is tight or a red exclamation mark when it is loose. The system uses mechanical parts instead of electronics, so the objects are durable and do not need batteries. This could help make safer packaging or even identify leaks in pipes. What kind of interactive object would you print?
Reddit AI Mods
Transcript: Is AI taking over Reddit? The platform is introducing new tools called Rules Hub that use AI to help moderators manage their communities. These tools use large language models to evaluate whether posts or comments match the intent of a community's rules. Reddit says this will help moderators handle nuance and natural language better than the old keyword-matching systems. The tools are currently being tested in over seven hundred communities and will be widely available later this year. Reddit hopes this will make it easier for volunteers to keep their spaces safe and welcoming. How should AI be used to help online?
Earth Photobomb
Transcript: Can a moon photobomb Earth? NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured a stunning image of Earth disappearing behind the Martian moon Phobos. This is the first time humanity has captured an observation of Earth being blocked by an object from the surface of another planet. Astronomers call this an occultation, which happens when a larger-appearing body blocks the view of something behind it. The rover caught the moment while Phobos was moving across the Martian sky. It took a lot of planning and a little luck to get the shot! What is the coolest thing you have seen in space?
Ovarian Cancer
Transcript: Did you know that most fatal ovarian cancers actually begin in the fallopian tubes? Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that removing the fallopian tubes can significantly reduce the risk of this deadly cancer. Doctors say this procedure can be done as an add-on during other planned surgeries, like a hernia repair, for people who are finished having children. This discovery is a major step forward because there is currently no reliable screening for this type of cancer. Experts hope that more awareness will help save thousands of lives every year. Why is medical research so important for our health?
Xbox Anniversary
Transcript: Can you believe Xbox is turning twenty-five years old this November? To celebrate, the company is releasing a special collection of gamerpics, backgrounds, and console themes. Players can also sign into their accounts to receive a twenty-fifth-anniversary profile badge. Xbox is also curating special game collections that feature titles from every generation of the console, including classics like Halo and Fallout. They are even hosting a FanFest tour with events in cities all around the world. What is your favorite Xbox game of all time?
Love Island
Transcript: Have you heard that Love Island USA is officially the show of the summer? Season eight reached nearly nineteen billion minutes watched, making it the most-watched original season ever for Peacock. The show was a massive hit on social media, generating over five billion video views across different platforms. Fans were also very active on the show's app, with a huge increase in users voting on the contestants. It seems like everyone was watching the drama unfold this year! Have you ever watched a reality show that everyone was talking about?
France Telemarketing
Transcript: Did you know that France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week? The new law aims to protect people from intrusive sales pitches and fraudulent practices. Businesses will now be prohibited from contacting consumers without their prior consent. If a company breaks this rule, they could face fines of up to three hundred seventy-five thousand euros per call! The government says this is a response to years of complaints from people who were tired of being harassed by unwanted calls. What do you think about this new law?