Performance

Health Neanderthal enzyme appears to play a significant role in athletic performance

A weakened muscle enzyme inherited from Neandertals still affects strength, stamina, and health in modern humans.

Health Jumping ability linked to faster golf swings and longer driving distance Amyn Bhai

Innovations New VR music platform enables real-time virtual performances

Discoveries Study reveals how to throw the longest drives in disc golf

Health Cutting-edge flexible sensors drive greater athletic performance

Discoveries Bipartisan report reveals where US is excelling — and falling behind

Innovations This ‘magical’ mud is the secret to wicked MLB curve balls for over 80 years

Health New wearable sensor promises greater performance for athletes

Discoveries Breakthrough Study Reveals the Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Work

Discoveries Maybe crying in baseball is a good thing, study finds

Discoveries Groundbreaking research unlocks ways to help teens get more sleep

Discoveries Elite athletes perform better with high carbohydrate rather than high protein diets

Discoveries Experts don’t always give better advice—they just give more

Discoveries This is how your brain focuses and learns new tasks

Global Good What commute information from smartphones can predict about individual job performance

Global Good Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work