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At sports venues designed to maximize crowd atmosphere, beware of hearing loss.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Don't buy your Super Bowl ticket today, say analysts from TiqIQ.com.
Chris Gorski, Editor
A number of interesting stories this week touch on the boundaries of science's ability to answer significant questions.
Chris Gorski, Editor
A study shows that elite women soccer players are less likely than top male players to fake on-field injuries.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Exposure to the elements brings new challenges to the game.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Treating the biggest moment of an athletic career just like any day at the park is crucial for success.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Researchers used wind tunnels to test Adidas' new 'Jabulani' soccer ball that will be used during all World Cup matches.
Devin Powell, Contributor
Can a hot shooter really be in "the zone"?
Chris Gorski, Editor
How the Nittany Lions are using the science of acoustics to help crank up home field crowd noise.
Devin Powell, Contributor
Early study puts a number on the extraordinary dominance of Tiger Woods.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Baseball's mysteriously overlooked assumption that batting in the bottom of the inning is best.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Baseball stats go to the next level.
Phil Schewe, Contributor