Inside Science News Service

Making the blade turn by itself, and how a "klap" makes skaters go faster.
Chris Gorski, Editor
The proper shaping of a skate's blade is crucial to performance in skating sports.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Why your skill at recognizing others may be a special ability hardwired into your DNA.
Devin Powell, Contributor
American scientist Siegfried Hecker journeyed to North Korea, where he was able to hold a lump of plutonium.
Phil Schewe, Contributor
The physics and physiology of gliding toward gold.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Gaining speed without going downhill. Wind tunnel research helps athletes slide faster.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Physicists say that the declaration of existing nuclear weapon stockpiles is essential to the future of arms reduction agreements.
Inside Science Contributor
Making movies look more like real life is no easy task for nominees of the Feb. 20 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Scientific and Technical Achievement awards.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
An orbiting telescope traces powerful cosmic rays from deep space back to their source.
Phil Schewe, Contributor
Tiny explosions beneath Long Island recreate the universe 14 billion years ago
Devin Powell, Contributor
With the possibility of snow, rain, and fog, forecasters will need to provide hourly updates during the 2010 Olympic Games.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
A sober view of new research into bone health and beers.
Devin Powell, Contributor