Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lab Rats: Science of Winning (and Losing)

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics. In addition to all of the physical training that goes into an Olympic victory, what’s going on in an athlete’s brain can be just as important when it comes to winning (and losing.)

By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics. In addition to all of the physical training that goes into an Olympic victory, what’s going on in an athlete’s brain can be just as important when it comes to winning (and losing.)

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Andrew Walsh
Too Beautiful to Live
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Po Bronson
author, 'Top Dog'

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lab Rats: Science of Winning (and Losing)

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics. In addition to all of the physical training that goes into an Olympic victory, what’s going on in an athlete’s brain can be just as important when it comes to winning (and losing.)

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Lab Rats: Science of Winning (and Losing)

In today’s edition of our science segment Lab Rats, we look at the science behind athletics. In addition to all of the physical training that goes into an Olympic victory, what’s going on in an athlete’s brain can be just as important when it comes to winning (and losing.)

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