Sport
Sport is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, but understanding the science of sport is what makes athletes train harder, perform better and become the best of the best. Sport science can help us understand how much strain a sprinter's muscles can take, what makes a cricketer's ball spin, why marathon runners can endure such long events, and how tennis players can win mind games before they've even hit a ball.
This AI robot is billed as the footballer of the future. It's hilariously bad
ARTEMIS is not so great at the great game.
What is the Magnus effect?
When David Beckham curled a free kick into the goal against Greece to take England into the quarter-finals in the 2001 World Cup, he was exploiting the Magnus effect.
25 ski essentials for hitting the slopes
Grab your sticks and slalom through our picks of the best ski gear and gadgets on the market right now.
The best tennis gadgets for true fans of the sport in 2024
Step up your game and find new ways to love tennis.
23 of the best hiking gadgets to buy in 2024
Make the most of the outdoors in 2024 with our selection of the best hiking gadgets, from essential gadgets to the best handheld GPS for hiking.
Theragun Elite review: Can this viral gadget fix your pains? We checked the science
The Theragun Elite is stylish, feature-packed and boasting some major claims, but does a massage gun actually work?
These are the best beginner drones according to a three-time world champion pilot
From the most powerful, to the cheapest around and the do-it-yourself options, there are drones for everyone here.
Want to be a drone racer? The sport’s world champ explains how to launch your career
Drone Racing is a relatively new sport taking the world by storm. But how does it work and how can you get into it?
Science is closing in on exercise in pill form. That might not be such a good thing...
A new pill could offer the physical benefits of an active lifestyle, but what about the boost that exercise can give your mental health?
The best football gadgets for getting your head in the game
Keep your eyes on the ball with our pick of the best football gadgets for improving your performance.
The best golf gadgets to improve your game in 2024
Get the edge on the green with our pick of the best golf gadgets for nailing your swing on or off the course.
HIIT vs weight training: which will make you fitter, a physiotherapist explains the difference
Two popular gym routines – but which is the best option for you?
Best sports gadgets: 8 fun picks to keep you active
Fed up of boring workout routines? Treat yourself to a sports gadget for a more thrilling fitness session.
The Batman: Could any of us become Gotham's caped crusader?
Could one (very wealthy) man really be so strong, smart and secretive?
Dr Michael Mosley: Why you shouldn't feel bad about hating the gym
Lacing up your trainers can help your mental health.
Top 10: Deepest freediving world records
Dive into the sport so dangerous, no official body will ratify any new records.
Do women make for better endurance athletes than men?
In long-distance events, men tend to take the lead. But what happens in ultra-endurance competitions?
Paralympics: Fake Paralympians "ruined my swimming career"
British swimmer Dan Pepper hosts a new BBC documentary looking at the fake Paralympians that rocked the sporting world.
Technological doping: The science of why Nike Alphaflys were banned from the Tokyo Olympics
Runners wearing Nike's Vaporfly shoes took 31 of 36 podium positions at major marathons in 2019. Do they give an unfair advantage? And could it ever be fair?
The unique bond between a Paralympian and their guide
Why would an athlete choose to be a guide for a Paralympian? It's not just about winning.
Here’s why sand doesn’t stick to Olympic volleyball players
The hidden science of beach volleyball.
Why do Olympic divers have such tiny towels?
There's some surprising science behind the small towels used by the likes of Tom Daley.
Olympics | Why does finishing second feel so much worse than third?
The science of why athletes like McKayla Maroney (pictured) often seem unsatisfied with silver.
What is the deadliest Olympic sport?
Which event has the most fatalities? (Spoiler: it's not the javelin).