Posts by Jonah Lehrer

  • Bryant

    Why Did Kobe Go to Germany?

    An aging star and the new procedure that could revolutionize sports medicine.

  • James Harrison/Colt McCoy

    The Fragile Teenage Brain

    An in-depth look at concussions in high school football.

  • Clay Court

    The Physics of Grass, Clay, and Cement

    There are more than 160 different types of tennis surfaces. An investigation into how these differences impact play on the court.

  • J.J. Barea

    The Math Problem

    Sabermetrics can help teams identify hidden talent and turn regular sports fans into math nerds. But can the numbers lie?