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The Paradox of Doping in Mountain Climbing
In alpinism, supplemental oxygen is a matter of safety—but some say it’s doping.
We Are Nowhere Close to the Limits of Athletic Performance
Genetic engineering will bring us new Bolts and Shaqs.
Sports Hooliganism Comes Down to a Fear of Death
Fan riots are sparked by terrible insights that the Grim Reaper is winning.
The Unique Neurology of the Sports Fan’s Brain
Why we get off on the game—and are better off for it.
The Strange Brain of the World’s Greatest Solo Climber
Alex Honnold doesn’t experience fear like the rest of us.