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Is Artificial Intelligence Permanently Inscrutable?
Despite new biology-like tools, some insist interpretation is impossible.
Revisiting “Moneyball” with Paul DePodesta
Shattering preconceptions about players isn’t all about the numbers.
How Much More Can We Learn About the Universe?
These are the few limits on our ability to know.
Why Science Should Stay Clear of Metaphysics
Meet the philosopher who revived anti-realism.
The Brief, Mystical Reign of the Wax Cadaver
Early medical models of human anatomy shrouded death in feminine beauty.
The Unexpected Humanity of Robot Soccer
Robots competing in open, physical environments produce familiar behaviors.
Four Ball Games You’ve Never Heard Of
From bouncy castle soccer to foot golf, we are still inventing new sports.
Why Sports Die
Sports don’t survive their cultures of origin if they resist modern measurement.
Head to Head: Should We Allow a Doping Free-for-All?
Two philosophers debate the ethics of performance enhancement.
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.
