Skiing

Olympian slopestyle skier Nick Goepper explains the physics behind the sport.

Sending the 42-lb. granite curling stone down a long sheet of ice toward the center of a bull's-eye target is all about friction and surface physics.

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

The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained.

A figure skaters center of mass affects their balance and stability of every step, jump, spin, and lift.

Skates used by Olympians are custom-engineered by materials scientists to meet the demands for each sport.

Helmets are extremely important in protecting Winter Olympic competitors.

Short track speed skating, the fastest self-propelled sport in the Winter Games, illustrates all of Newton's First Three Laws of Motion.

The design and engineering of the half pipe allows Shaun White to generate big air.

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

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

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