Posts by Jonah Lehrer

April 16, 2012
Why Did Kobe Go to Germany?

An aging star and the new procedure that could revolutionize sports medicine.
January 19, 2012
The Fragile Teenage Brain

An in-depth look at concussions in high school football.
September 8, 2011
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.
June 28, 2011
The Math Problem

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