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Headgear Protects Boxers' Brains, Mostly

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:33 AM ET | 0

If you box and want to keep your brain working, wear headgear. Read more

Headgear Protects Boxers' Brains, Mostly

Super Bowl Science Blitz: Watch Out!

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Sat Feb 4, 2012 07:20 AM ET | 0

Impress your friends with some science during your Super Bowl party. Read more

Solar 'Wings' Power Swiss Ski Lift

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Feb 3, 2012 08:46 AM ET | 0

One of the world's first solar-powered ski lifts gives "black diamond" a new meaning. Read more

Football Shaped by Military

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Feb 3, 2012 07:30 AM ET | 0

The military played a major role in turning football from an elite college sport into an American pastime. Read more

Super Bowl Ads Aim For Your 'Second Screen'

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Feb 2, 2012 10:22 AM ET | 0

Advertisers are trying to score a touchdown with potential consumers by throwing Hail Mary's to digital devices. Read more

Super Bowl Ads Aim For Your 'Second Screen'

Marathons Won't Give You a Heart Attack

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jan 11, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0

Marathon running is generally safe for your heart, but be cautious if you have an underlying condition. Read more

Get Fit: What Does It Mean to Be in Shape?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Dec 28, 2011 09:01 AM ET | 0

There are five key areas to consider when you are trying to achieve physical fitness and they aren't all focused on how to lose weight. Read more

New Spin on the Cyclometer Uses an iPhone

Posted by Scott Tharler Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:35 PM ET | 0

Taking advantage of iPhone's computing prowess, iBike Dash is a trainer, navigator and data analyzer all in one. Read more

New Spin on the Cyclometer Uses an iPhone

Football Players' Tendons Can't Handle Lockout

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:08 PM ET | 0

After an extended off-season due to a four-month lockout, professional football players tore their Achilles tendons at unprecedented rates. Read more

'Minty Fresh' Shoes Cool Your Sweaty Feet

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Dec 16, 2011 09:20 AM ET | 0

An insole infused with a sugar substitute can make your feet feel cooler during a workout. Read more

'Minty Fresh' Shoes Cool Your Sweaty Feet

Elliptical Generates Its Own Electricity

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:20 PM ET | 0

Expend energy to get fit, without spending for energy to power the machine. Read more

Elliptical Generates Its Own Electricity

How Do Wind-Powered Cars Work?

Posted by Trace Dominguez Wed Dec 7, 2011 12:01 PM ET | 0

Engineers work to build a wind-powered car that can "sail" faster than the wind. Read more

Rock Out, Meet Workout

Posted by Scott Tharler Mon Dec 5, 2011 02:35 PM ET | 0

Motorola's MotoActv is a groovy DJ and motivational fitness trainer morphed into one. Read more

Tracking the Crowded Field

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Mon Nov 14, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Being able to track people in a crowd, in a sports arena or even on the job just got easier. Read more

You're Out! Coaches Fired After Scandal: Photos

Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 05:27 PM ET | 0

Coaches routinely get fired after unsuccessful seasons. But these six coaches were accused of more than just losing. Read more

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