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The Olympic Torch: Everything You Need to Know

Posted Fri May 11, 2012 09:57 AM ET | 0

What are the origins of th Olympic torch? Who gets to carry the torch? Find the answers to these questions and more. Read more

Olympic Flame Lit for London Games

Posted Thu May 10, 2012 06:20 PM ET | 0

Today's ceremony marks the start of a weeklong torch relay. Read more

Vibrating Suit Aids Olympic Hopefuls

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu May 3, 2012 03:49 PM ET | 0

MotivePro suit gives haptic feedback to athletes to improve their memory of physical technique. Read more

The Fastest Sprinter Could Run Faster

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:01 AM ET | 0

Usain Bolt has not yet reached the limits of human running speed, but where that limit lies is still a bit of a mystery. Read more

London Penguins Get Olympic Diving Board: Big Vid

Posted Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:17 AM ET | 0

They flip, they dive, they twirl. Watch penguins at the London Zoo go wild for their new board. Read more

Olympic Tech Faster Than Skin: Photos

Posted Thu Mar 22, 2012 07:03 AM ET | 0

A sock-esque shoe made out of yarn. A track speedsuit that's faster than skin. Look at what the Olympic athletes will be wearing this summer. Read more

Digital Recycle Bins Land in London

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Feb 21, 2012 01:04 PM ET | 0

In preparation for the 2012 Olympics, London is pulling out all of the tech stops for visitors. Read more

Bike Doping: Can Plasticizers Nab a Cheater?

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Feb 7, 2012 09:03 AM ET | 0

As the science of anti-doping gets tougher on would-be cheaters, so too do the standards of proof for authorities. Read more

Is a Two-Hour Marathon Within Reach?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 17, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Yes, but it will take a high VO2 max, peak running economy, good health and the right mental space. Read more

Teams That Went Down Together: Photos

Posted Thu Sep 8, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

In light of the recent crash that killed 43 members of a Russian hockey team, we look back at other teams that have met tragedy together. Read more

Tsunamis Buried Ancient Olympics Site

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jul 12, 2011 03:50 PM ET | 0

Strong evidence for repeated tsunamis came from the presence of snail shells. Read more

Tour de France Doping: Should It Be legal?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Jul 1, 2011 07:53 AM ET | 0

Some argue that making performance enhancing drugs legal could make the sport of cycling safer. Read more

Future Olympics: A Reusable, Floating Venue

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Apr 15, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

An archipelago of sporting facilities, administration buildings and housing accommodations could be towed along waterways to major cities. Read more

Tech Spinoffs from Space Programs

Posted Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:54 AM ET | 0

Ceramic teeth braces, artificial hearts, airbags, insulin pumps and Olympics-caliber swimsuits got their start in aerospace laboratories. Read more