From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. Editor’s Note (2/9/26): Lindsey Vonn crashed just seconds into the women’s downhill final yesterday and was airlifted off the mountain. She had surgery to stabilize a fracture in her left leg, according to news reports. Lindsey Vonn is a physiological marvel. The 41-year-old Olympic gold medalist skier has, quite literally, risen to the top of her...