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Neanderthal gene variant linked to reduced athletic performance in modern humans
A gene variant inherited from Neanderthals produces a less efficient muscle enzyme, which may explain why some modern humans are less likely to become top-level athletes.
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Michele Ursi/Shutterstock Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia and Ben Singh, University of South Australia Ice baths have…
Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world’s strongest men. This is what they found
Justin Keogh, Bond University and Tom Balshaw, Loughborough University The development of “superhuman” strength and power has long…
Elite athletes are generally smarter than us – cognitive sciences can explain why
Alberto Filgueiras, CQUniversity Australia The year was 1920. It was George “Babe” Ruth’s first season playing for the…
From maxing out to slowing down, how much do heart rates vary across sports?
Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong and Gregory Peoples, University of Wollongong A classic image of the Olympics and…