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It turns out there's an entire field of science dedicated to studying how and why boobs move
Or why you should never, ever stop training
Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways, and the latest research is finally cracking exactly how—which means you're just trails away from becoming a better thinker
One of nature’s most captivating big cats is so inbred that the species may be doomed
He surfs sixty-foot waves, performs Hollywood stunts, and can hold his breath underwater for six—six!—minutes. Now he's freediving to tag hammerhead sharks for science.
A recent study made great headlines, but its results ultimately aren't that scary
Because there’s a lot more to running than lacing up your shoes and hitting the pavement
Breaking down the latest research and what it means for every kind of runner
Efforts among lawmakers across the west to help mule deer populations by allowing hunters to bag coyotes and mountain lions won’t work—it never has
Rising temperatures are increasing rockfall danger, and alpinists are already starting to see the new risks
All the exhilaration of a good old-fashioned adventure, without the risk of having to eat your tripmates
Some of the best medicine for kids with attention-deficit disorders may be extreme sports and outdoor learning. That's good news, because not only do they need exploration, but exploration desperately needs them.
Underwater noise pollution is causing measurable harm to whales’ abilities to reproduce and navigate. A team of researchers proposes quiet zones as a solution.
People coming back to life after being frozen stiff. Frogs that cryopreserve for winter and then reanimate. The emerging frontier of extreme cold is offering revolutionary new insights and therapies for everything from deadly exposure to peak athletic performance.
The conservation-minded science illustrator already has one of the most ambitious natural history murals under her belt, and she's just getting started
The endless cascade of nutritional information—about localism, vegetarianism, veganism, organic food, the environmental impact of eating meat, poultry, or fish, and more—makes the simple goal of a healthy, sustainable diet seem hopelessly complex. We talked to scientists, chefs, and farmers to get the ultimate rundown on how you should fuel up.
The new genetic tool has the potential to increase resistance to muscular injury or stress fractures—even produce stronger, faster athletes—but it's a puzzle that could take decades to solve
They may not bring rain, but they could help us better use the water we have
Long breath-holds put beginner freedivers at risk of abnormal cardiac rhythms
More than ever, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is using drones to understand climate change
Military scientists are helping to make backcountry meals a bit less miserable—for all of us
The year ahead will be filled with goggles that guide us down the ski hill, stoves that could save humanity, and Kubrickian pods that will carry us to the edge of space
The race is on to try and map out a family tree of brews. Whether or not it will help you be a more informed consumer is up for debate.
The marine biologist has done things in the ocean that would scare most people senseless. She's been alone in total darkness thousands of feet down, hovered under a Russian ship as it pinged her submarine, and been charged by huge sharks. But one thing does frighten her: the dire state of our overfished and polluted seas, something she spends every waking hour trying to change.
By measuring the shifting, melting caverns, scientists and cavers have been able to document glacial melt from within
The much-hyped weather phenomenon is upon us, but whether or not it will quench the drought in the West and bring much-desired snowpack is complicated
DNA testing service 23andMe is now FDA approved
Say hello to the world's newest adventuremobile
The multi-talented conservation biologist fears logging far more than bird-eating spiders, electric eels, or anacondas
We asked two NASA engineers to break down how realistic the new Matt Damon movie is. (Spoilers ahead!)
We break down the science behind these devices and explore which ones will keep you safest
What gear do runners like? How do they train? How obsessed are they? Surveyers showed up to the Western States Endurance Run and simply asked
As Hollywood prepares to release its adaptation of 'The Martian,' author Andy Weir talks about what it would take to send a person to Mars, and what he's got cooking for his next novel
It’s more nuanced than the headlines would lead you to think
A new theory behind the elusive runner's high
The PED drug market keeps getting savvier
This mad scientist-yogini from the Southwest is poised to launch a whole new kind of brew
The biological reasoning behind our favorite pre-race laxative
Despite what you’ve heard, the so-called exercise pill cannot replace a good old-fashioned ass-to-grass workout
Worldview plans to have patrons sipping whiskey in the upper atmosphere by 2017
Recent news about the popular bacon-infused diet, explained
A semi-scientific guide to sussing out the cheats
“Blue zones” where entire communities live longer, better lives aren't just for grownups. Here’s how you can craft them in your own neighborhood.
Could oil infused water be your next hydration beverage?
The raw materials that make up the tools for hiking, running, paddling, skiing, and cycling. These 36 building blocks are indispensable to the design and function of gear, from mankind’s first wool layer to the latest lab-born membranes. (Some things just look better in print. To see this in all…
For some, an ultramarathon can be close to a religious experience. For all, it will undoubtedly be one of the most ridiculous things you can put your body through, as evidenced by our organ-by-organ breakdown.
Gone are the days of rangers in fire lookout towers. Now, mountain-top cameras are being used to spot smoke and flames.
The future has arrived, and because it’s built to fit you perfectly, it’s not going anywhere
And meet the man who’s made it his mission to keep it that way
A new study hints that the popular summertime appetizer could boost athletic performance. But don’t go nuts just yet.
We asked a great white expert to explain the pro surfer’s terrifying encounter at Jeffreys Bay
The largest marine cleanup project in history is set to launch early next year. The goal: Get rid of half the plastic garbage currently in the oceans. It’s bold, it’s ambitious, and it’s popular with the media (although less so with scientists). But will it work?
A brewery in New Zealand is fueling cars with beer
Researchers have finally figured out how to commercially grow a plant that kicks like our favorite food
Plus, 5 tips to avoid a close encounter
A proposal to protect the remaining wild animals from poachers by marketing fake horn instead of the real thing sounds promising. But conservationists worry it'll only make the problem worse.
Armed with the latest technology, a team of climbers aims to find out Denali's exact elevation
How Whistler Blackcomb plans to save its disappearing glacier—along with a huge slice of business—with snowmaking technology
Inner city restaurateurs are trying their hands at metropolitan agriculture.
When you're outdoors, you tend to worry about grizzly bears, sharks, and mountain lions. But the real dangers are the parasites and microbes you can't even see. Steven Rinella has been felled by the worst of them, and he offers an essential guide to prioritizing your panic.
An overview of the weather and climate patterns contributing to the dry conditions
The oceans are in serious trouble, creating a tough question for consumers: Should I eat wild fish, farmed fish, or no fish at all? The author, a longtime student of marine environments, dove into an amazing new world of ethical harvesters, renegade farmers, and problem-solving scientists. The result: your guide to sustainably enjoying nature's finest source of protein.
Wild fish? Farmed fish? No fish? This is no Dr. Seuss rip-off; it’s the increasingly confusing situation that seafood consumers are facing.
Five years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, we wanted to know whether the Gulf had recovered—and how much remains to be done.
How one team is leading pro cycling out of the concussion Dark Ages—and providing a potential road map for the NFL
You favorite supplements—now available in powder form
Journalist Edward Struzik renders a barely recognizable far north—but it’s one worth getting to know.
The science behind how logging lots and lots of miles fosters an unflappable demeanor—and how to get it yourself.
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will now attempt the first solar-powered, round-the-world flight in their high-tech, carbon-fiber, kind-of-cramped plane
Microbes are now being hawked to athletes to prevent sickness and improve recovery. We talked to several experts to separate hype from fact.
A new algorithm might be the key to never having a bad race again.
Our national parks are getting louder, and it's affecting both the wildlife and our health.
No one's life is Instagram-perfect. Would we be better off sharing the mundane and unattractive parts of ourselves?
Step away from the smartphone. Gaining control over your screen time doesn't have to mean swearing off all electronics—just setting a few sane rules. Do it, and you'll be happier in the end.
These simple strategies will lift your mood, get you outdoors, and help you spend more time doing what you love.
Bottom line? Eat like an elite to maximize health and performance.
Our test subject spends two uncomfortable weeks getting too close to everyone in his life
We sacrificed our dignity in a Zumba class, but gained a new appreciation for ostentatious exercises and Top 40