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Traveling adventures and the science of sports

Visit the North Pole. Compete at curling. Climb Mount Everest. Scientists share their adventures traveling to the farthest reaches of the globe, and their love of sports closer to home, in these science of sports and adventure articles.

  • Taekwondo . . . A Way of Life

    Taekwando

    Follow Nathaly Famiglietti as she and her son progress up the ranks of taekwondo. Lessons include an analysis of the physics of kicks and spins, a history of the sport, and the meanings of the Korean terminology.

  • Trekking to Everest Base Camp

    Trekking to Mt. Everest Basecamp

    Travel with Rebecca Arkle as she journeys through Nepal to the Mount Everest Base Camp, experiencing the customs of the country and the hardships of the high altitude. 

  • The Iceberg Blues

    IceBerg Blues

    Why do icebergs look blue? Star Slipock explores this phenomenon she observed on a trip to the Arctic. Take a look at her fascinating photos of icebergs.

  • Climbing in the Andes

    Andes Mountains

    Scale various peaks of the Andes with Ecuador native Manuel Paz. He shares the joy and wonder of climbing some of the highest peaks in South America. 

  • Trip to the North Pole: A Difficult Target

    Trip to the North Pole : A Difficult Target

    Do you want to know what travel to the North Pole is like? Philippe Theys made the trip and he shares all the details. 

  • Trekking into Prehistory

    Trekking in Irian Jaya

    Take a trip into the remote Irian Jaya region of Indonesia with Philippe Montaggioni. Join him as he treks through rugged terrain to meet the Dani people.

  • Career of an Amateur Mountain Climber

    Mountain climber

    Henry Edmunson answers that most famous question: why climb mountains? He explains the beauty and danger of this challenging sport. 

  • A Cruise to Antarctica

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    Do you want to see penguins in their natural habitat? Star Slipock went to Antarctica and got up close and personal with these unique birds. 

  • Traveling in Antarctica

    Antarctica

    Philippe Theys details his four-day trek through Antarctica, where he met seals and penguins.

  • Adventures in Skydiving

    Skydiving

    Explore the different methods of skydiving while you learn the science behind the sport. 

  • The Way of Saint James

    The Way of Saint James

    Learn the history of Europe as you walk with Philippe Theys along the Way of Saint James. The route winds through France, Spain, and Portugal.

  • Curling

    Curling

    Throw stones with Alistair W. Oag as you master curling, a most unusual winter sport. Test your newfound skill with our online curling game. 

  • Sailing: From Work to Fun

    Sailing

    Guillaume Florent teaches sail control as he explains the physics behind billowing sails. Take a look at our interactive animations to help you understand the mechanics of the sport.

  • The History and Sport of Archery

    Archery

    Archery evolved from a survival skill to a challenging sport. Former Olympian Pauline Edwards outlines her experience as an archer. Play the online game to test your own skills. 

  • A Love of the Game

    Baseball

    "Play ball" with Warren Levy as he reviews years of playing baseball. He also provides a detailed analysis of the physics of pitching. 

  • Triathlon Basic Lessons: From Sprint to Iron Man

    Triathlon

    Test your endurance by following Jason Robinson's triathlon training program, which has enabled him to successfully complete grueling Iron Man races. 

  • Marathon

    Marathon

    Philippe Theys challenges you to run a marathon with him. Read about the mental and physical tools needed for this race. 

  • Mini-Transat: Solo Race across the Atlantic

    Mini-Transat

    Olivier Desport describes the trials of qualifying and the challenges of actually sailing solo across the Atlantic. Find out how he prepared for his adventure.