Skiing

The unique surface of ice allows the slide and glide of winter sports to happen.

The quadrocopter is a flying robotic device that has the ability to learn and improve its performance over time.

Gravity, friction, and energy are the physics behind the gasp-worthy tricks of snowboarders.

An Olympic bobsled run is used to illustrate acceleration, velocity, gravity, and drag.

Bobsledding is one of the fastest and most exciting sports at the Winter Olympics. Learn more in this video.

Competition suits are constructed for optimal performance for the Olympic athlete.

The engineering and design of their skis is critical for alpine skiers and their success.

Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself.

The organization of human cells through training, exercise and "muscle memory" produce the fantastic range of Olympic motion.

Olympic athletes, trainers and a sports scientist and chemist explain why cross-country skiers are among the fittest athletes in the world.

Learn how Olympic figure skaters do triple axels and quadruple toe loops.

Olympic skis are made of fiberglass and polymers engineered to give the right flexibility and more.