Topic: Athletes

What Happens When You Face Missy Franklin in a High-School Swim Meet

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Here's the story of the unusual, sweet-and-sour conundrum that arises when an Olympic gold medalist returns to dominate the competition.

By David Wagner

Sep 5, 2012

Today in Research

Don't Trash 'Junk' DNA; ESP Still Isn't Real

Discovered: The functions of 'junk' DNA; time slows for athletes; tigers go nocturnal to live alongside humans; and, no, we can't see the future. 

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By Jen Doll

Aug 7, 2012

Our Intense, Brief Relationship with the Olympics

Let's set aside our snark and enjoy the time we have with the Olympics while we still can. We've only got until Sunday.

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