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The science of the Olympics: Marijuana, eternal torches, and fan psychology
How the torch stays lit, the psychology of Olympic fandom, and... can marijuana enhance performance?
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Olympic Science
Olympic stadiums can be costly and wasteful—so why not just have one? The summer Olympics have been a quadrennial tradition ever since the late 1800s—when modern sports and rivalries freshened up the tradition....
Olympic Tales
As the sport takes its place in the Olympic lineup, biometrics and other types of data tracking help carve its future. Popular Science’s Play issue is now available to everyone. Read it now, no app or...
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