This spread from Science magazine discusses five questions about the intersection of scientific and technological innovation and the Olympics games and its athletes: What is the impact of illegal doping? Will Beijing’s notoriously polluted air cause a drop in performance? Does lowering the core body temperature before competition help athletes perform better? Does modern gear offer a competitive edge? Do brain scans hold the key to a successful strategy?
The article is intended for a general audience. It should be noted, however, that it does contain occasional scientific terms that will require further discussion or definition.
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