The Secret Efforts to Undermine the Russian Doping Probe
In an exclusive interview, the former chief investigator of the World Anti-Doping Agency said his efforts to investigate…
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What the Gay and Northern Games Can Teach Us About the Olympics
There are many ways of thinking about sports. By Francie Diep A runner prepares to begin a track…
Happiness Is Cheering for the Bronze Medalist
New research finds happier people appreciate the achievements of the runners-up. By Tom Jacobs U.S. bobsledders Steven Holcomb…
Energy and the Environment—Not the Olympic Games—Are Brazil’s Real Test
Why the loss felt by Brazilians from the Rio Games will be greater than that experienced by any…
Tracking the Zika Virus at the Olympics
The National Institutes of Health announced today that it will fund a study to monitor members of the…
The World Health Organization Still Doesn’t See Zika as Reason to Move the Olympics From Rio
The World Health Organization’s emergency committee on Zika re-asserted its stance today against moving or postponing this summer’s…
Brazil Is Having a Rough Week
Brazil is getting some heat as an unsafe venue for the Olympic Games, and that’s just the start.…
Beijing Babies Show the Importance of Clean Air
The Chinese government's pollution-cutting efforts for the 2008 Olympics improved birth weights in the city, a new study finds.
Gender Equality Wins the Gold
A new study finds equal rights for women may also boost the competitive prospects of men.
World Cup Fever: A Missed Opportunity for Brazil?
For many, the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games represent missed opportunities to tackle health problems and inequality.