Human Body

Technical advances have influenced almost every Olympic sport.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Human chemistry, specific plants may inspire better traps and repellents.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
Researching the best techniques for Olympic success.
Mike Lucibella, Contributor
Inside Science's coverage of the XXX Olympiad.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Governments and manufacturers seek to avoid using enriched uranium.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Parkour science and more
Chris Gorski, Editor
Don't let sun damage fears stunt summertime fun, experts say.
Inside Science Contributor
A high-tech dental analysis of a 2-million-year-old hominid from South Africa indicates it had a unique diet that included trees, bushes and fruits. 
Chris Gorski, Editor
Ability to hear one sound among many surprises researchers.
Virat Markandeya, Contributor
Team's technical achievements bring character to life.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
Scientists announced new results this week from the Human Microbiome Project
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Research shows that the answers to a sleepiness questionnaire can predict how long an athlete will remain on his team.
Chris Gorski, Editor