August 10, 2016 | Issue 36
Rio 2016 Olympics: science behind the sports
How science helps athletes to succeed
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How science is trying to keep up with the cheats
Ages: not applicable;
When we watch elite runners breaking world records, we rarely think about the chemistry and physics of the running tracks.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
We all know that exercise makes us fitter and healthier – but what changes take place in our cells to make this happen?
Ages: 16-19;
Students often find it difficult to calculate the trajectories of projectiles. With the help of Elias Kalogirou’s model, they can be easily visualised. In addition, Ian Francis suggests further uses for the model in the classroom.
Can you play world-class sport, and also be part of a team that tries to understand the nature of our Universe? Yes – just ask Tamara Davis. Henri Boffin from ESO talked to her in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
July 26, 2016 | Issue 36
Doping in the modern age
Topics: Science and society
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May 31, 2016 | Issue 36
On track: technology for runners
Topics: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Science and society
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May 22, 2012 | Issue 23
On your bike: how muscles respond to exercise
Topics: Biology, Health
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December 7, 2010 | Issue 17
Going ballistic: modelling the trajectories of projectiles
December 10, 2008 | Issue 10
“Intelligence is of secondary importance in research”
Topics: Astronomy / space, General science
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