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A new podcast, "Mothers of Invention," spotlights women fighting climate change
Seeds of Change profiles Dr. Cliff Kapono whose work is defining the future of stewardship in Hawaii.
Exactly how much power can a human produce? Scientists want to know.
A rare convergence of events turned a wildfire in the Boundary Waters into a massive burn. Two campers were right in its path.
Last week, the Interior Secretary outlined his ideas on what causes wildfire. Here's what he's right and wrong about.
Four years of race data from a professional cycling team unveils some differences between the sexes
Using machine learning to recognize who’s a serious competitive runner and who’s not could teach us something useful about avoiding injuries
New research finds that those who can identify and regulate their emotions keep pushing when the going gets tough
An in-depth biomechanical analysis of nearly everyone at the world track championships yields unexpected results
There are more ways to mess up sun protection than just, you know, forgetting to use it
Rarely will you find a fitness tip that is equally applicable to all areas of your life
On the 30th anniversary of Shark Week, we called up some shark scientists for a no-holds-barred conversation about the impact of the pop culture phenomenon
Keeping an eye on the interior secretary's latest ethical blunders and questionable public lands policies
You don’t train the same way every day. Here’s why you should periodize everything else, too.
Antinutrients are the buzzy new word in nutrition, but they're not quite what their name would imply
You’ve heard the hype about meditation and other "non-judgemental awareness" practices. Now check out the data.
In 2015, in a secret medical procedure carried out in Bogota, Colombia, the 44-year-old woman got dozens of experimental gene-therapy injections. Why? Because Parrish, the creator of a longevity company called BioViva, believes that science is on the cusp of delivering radically longer lifespans—and she wants to help bring on the revolution.
The new mega fires raging across the West are polluting the air above states like Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming the worst
Frustrated by overly cautious restrictions at cliffs, some climbers are leading efforts to create flexible, evidence-based management
If you live through a strike, the recovery can be a confounding, bizarre journey that never really ends
A survey of backpackers' tactics on the 220-mile high-country route offers insights on what works and what doesn’t
Scientists discovered that the temperature of a patch of water on the other side of the world can help predict how dry winters will be in the Southwest
Scientists point the finger at the brain chemical adenosine for the endurance-sapping effects of mental fatigue.
Building buff digits might take less time than you think, according to the Spanish scientist
The doctors who scrambled to rescue and triage survivors in 2015 look back in search of lessons.
It's not just running. Two new studies confirm that weightlifting provides a similar boost to mental health.
It doesn’t always tell the full story. Independent testers have arrived to fill in the gaps.
When it comes to our appetites, we’re no different than our caveman ancestors
A study of the stress-reducing powers of wilderness explores “levels of nature.”
The third annual International World Extreme Sports Medicine Congress confirmed our collective willingness to wreck ourselves in pursuit of stoke
‘Our Wild’ profiles three wildlife biologists and anglers as they immerse themselves in Wyoming’s public lands.
Conventional wisdom says that drafting doesn’t matter when cycling up steep hills. It’s wrong.
The little green legumes are having a moment in the plant-based fitness world
It feels good, but does it boost performance? Only randomized controlled trials can tell us.
Meet the researchers braving toxic fumes and wildlife encounters to understand the microbial life lurking in the national park's geothermal features.
New research compares men’s and women’s pacing patterns, and finds some telling differences
A new study recommends that humans need to give animals time as well as space
Summiting the world's tallest peak puts humans through some of the most extreme conditions on the planet
If a high-profile volcano (think: Hawaii’s Kilauea) shows signs of instability, it’s Michael Poland’s job to reassure us that everything is going to be okay
Or at least that's the thinking among the elite athletes who are adopting treatments that were once considered fringe. A former EMT turned acupuncturist weighs in on the movement.
Think the effects of a warming planet are only theoretical? If you spend any time recreating outside, they're suddenly everywhere you look.
A warmer, drier future is coming for our hops. Luckily, these folks have developed a nice little workaround, thanks to a gene-editing tool that could help create a hop-free beer.
The myth that running causes osteoarthritis and ruins your knees has long been debunked. But what if your joints are already ruined?
Three new memoirs go deep on some big, existential themes—grief, life's meaning, creativity, and motherhood—while giving us inspiring examples of women chasing adventure with kids in tow
These four trips will have you channeling your inner David Attenborough
Jason Nez studies something that's too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there
2018 was one of the driest seasons on record. How many resorts can survive another like it?
Keep getting your eight hours, but the science is more complicated than you might expect
They're in your gels, chews, and drinks, but do you really need them?
Fieldwork in far-flung places is exciting and rewarding—until it's not. Only recently have insiders—mostly women—been able to start changing the culture.
How to know when it's OK to keep pushing and when you're better off taking it easy
Turns out, even if you don't play basketball, you can learn a lot from the sport and its athletes
We asked a writer to spend one month going as hard as he wanted to—or didn't want to. Here's what he found.
Ulyana Nadia Horodskyj is an ice scientist who's done research high on Everest—and after working with NASA, she's aiming even higher.
The post-exercise recovery trend has produced mountains of new research. But can you trust the results?
Thanks to smartphones and watches, athletes can track more data than ever. But is HRV all that really matters?
It used to be that we all slowed down with time. Not anymore.
Sean Dougherty made a name for himself as a talented climber in the Canadian Rockies. Now he's starting a new adventure in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
Forget brightly colored plastic holds. In the future, we'll climb realistic 3D-printed rocks.
The less you worry about making mistakes, the better you’ll perform
The true story of a flytier who stole hundreds of bird specimens hits hard when you rely on those specimens to do critical research
As the alpha male of the first pack to live in Oregon since 1947, he was beloved by conservationists. Then he broke one too many rules.
A new study probes why athletes like Callum Hawkins sometimes push themselves to collapse
He is one of the most scandal-plagued interior secretaries in history. But even so, he can probably get away with a lot more.
The anti-inflammatory is extracted from the marijuana plant. Is this bud for you?
A mathematical approach to flagging suspicious race times shows its worth
The world of capsules, pills, and powders is fraught with junk science and sketchy brands. Here's how the professionals wade through the confusion.
Researchers studied 1,500 Rocky Mountain forests that had been burned by wildfires. They found that most of the woods aren't recovering after the blaze—and in some cases, they're not returning at all. The culprit? A warming planet.
A new study explores why we're stronger and faster when someone is watching
Pain psychologists explore the differences between those who finish ultra-endurance races and those who don't
The North Face's newest running tights use eye-tricking patterns to make women look taller and slimmer. Do they work?
Sometimes, when it comes to making progress it's the smartest choice you can make.
An analysis of five decades of world records reveals a surprising shift in pacing approach
Recent studies have arrived at the same blunt conclusion: the world’s last, big wildlands are disappearing at an alarming rate. Is there anything to be done?
From filmmakers, Alex Gorosh and Wylie Overstreet, this video is a product of intense boredom.
How the mysterious disappearance of a boat in the Bering Sea changed Alaskan fishing
Don't bet on it. A recent media frenzy that linked the missing aviator to bones recovered long ago on the Pacific island of Nikumaroro missed a crucial point. She probably wasn't anywhere near the place.
To get the most from your performance, you have to accept the unpleasant—and keep pushing
Researchers at Stanford and UCLA are teaching college distance runners that when it comes to staying injury-free, what they eat matters
A seasoned biomechanics expert offers his top insights on running-form danger signs