Ergonomics/Human Factors

Researchers warn of “dot-health” Internet domains being sold to the highest bidders.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
"The Sports Gene," by David Epstein, provides a terrific review of the science of elite athletic performance.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Researchers study movement to help improve the quality of artistic performances.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Mobile devices gather piles of data that you may actually find helpful.
Inside Science Contributor
What do linebackers and soldiers have in common?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Endurance sports' physical demands explain why certain events favor different body shapes.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Technical advances have influenced almost every Olympic sport.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Researching the best techniques for Olympic success.
Mike Lucibella, Contributor
Bowling at an elite level requires exceptional balance, flexibility and control.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Researchers are beginning to understand what makes people overweight and developing math tools to address the global problem.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
A 'heart in a box' could keep donated cardiac organs viable for over eight hours.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
A peculiar electrical property in arteries could lead to non-invasive heart disease treatments.
Brian Jacobsmeyer, Contributor