Chris Gorski
Latest articles by Chris Gorski

Other East Coast Storms Matched Or Exceeded Superstorm Sandy's Power
By Chris Gorski published
Sediment records suggest that East Coast suffered higher winds many times.

Sliding On Tennis' Hard Courts Inspires Awe, Poses Risks
By Chris Gorski published
Technique mystifies experts and gains traction among pro players.

Homo Erectus Was The Original Starting Pitcher
By Chris Gorski published
Humans' unique throwing ability dawned 2 million years ago.

Statistics and Magnetic Socks Shape Modern Taekwondo
By Chris Gorski published
Data could bring order to "messy" martial art.

The Deadly Fungus Frogs Brought To The US
By Chris Gorski published
Frogs were originally imported for human pregnancy testing.

Physicist Proposes New Way To Think About Intelligence
By Chris Gorski published
A radical concept could revise theories addressing cognitive behavior.

A Quantum Leap For Basketball 'Bracketology'
By Chris Gorski published
Physicists are using a 'super' technique to fill in their NCAA men's basketball tournament selections.

Looking Beyond A Gem's Beauty
By Chris Gorski published
Scientists use multiple tests to prove the region where gems were mined.

Mechanically Inspired Musical Insights
By Chris Gorski published
Researchers study movement to help improve the quality of artistic performances.

Salmon: Agents of Riverbed Erosion
By Chris Gorski published
Fish contribute to stream sediment movements.

Study Reveals Why NBA Players Miss Free Throws
By Chris Gorski published
Advanced data collection uncovers the reasons why shooters miss the mark.

A Mathematical View of Track and Field World Records
By Chris Gorski published
Analysis suggests the likelihood of future world-record-breaking performances.
Spectacular Fossil Discovery: 100 Years Later
By Chris Gorski published
The Burgess Shale is home to some of the most well-preserved fossils.
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