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Super Bowl Teams' Cities See Spike in Flu Deaths
February 04, 2016 | ArticleA new study finds that cities whose teams play in the Super Bowl have an increase in deaths due to flu among older adults that year.
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Ancient Marine Reptiles Flew Through the Water
December 18, 2015 | ArticleThe ancient, four-flippered plesiosaur didn't swim like a fish, whale or even an otter — but instead like a penguin, a new study finds.
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FIFA Scandal: The Complicated Science of Corruption
May 29, 2015 | ArticleIt's tempting to blame corruption on bad morals. But scientists who study organizations say that corruption — or abuse of power for private gain — is very complicated.
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Testosterone Rules for Women Athletes Are Unfair, Researchers Argue
May 21, 2015 | ArticleElite women athletes are barred from high-level competitions if their testosterone levels are too high. But what levels are "normal?"
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Chris Borland Leaves NFL: The Science of Football and Brain Injury
March 17, 2015 | ArticleProfessional football player Chris Borland, has announced he is leaving the sport, out of concern that the sport would increase his risk of brain disease. But what types of neurological problems have been linked with football?
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Football Physics: Why Deflated Balls Are Easier to Catch
January 23, 2015 | ArticleAfter an inspection revealed that some of the footballs used during Sunday's NFL playoff game were slightly deflated, many people are asking whether the balls gave the New England Patriots an unfair advantage over the Indianapolis Colts.
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New Wearables Track Your Stats on the Field
January 09, 2015 | ArticleRunners aren't the only athletes who can track their stats with a wearable device — a slew of new wearable sensors are aimed at sports players.
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Zepp Golf Swing Analyzer: Sports Tracker Review
December 02, 2014 | ArticleZepp Golf Swing Analyzer makes it easier to improve your swing without paying for golf lessons.
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Why Swimming May Be the Best Exercise for Older Adults
October 17, 2014 | ArticleFalling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults. Now, new research from Australia suggests that the only type of exercise that lowers older adults' risk of falling down is swimming.
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Fighting Hockey Concussions with Safer Helmets (Op-Ed)
September 30, 2014 | ArticleNew helmet ratings, based on laboratory testing, will let consumers know which hockey protection is best at preventing concussions.
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