Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm
Ph. The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics promise relatively mild – but still chilly – temperatures compared to past games. Alex Pantling/Getty Images Cara Ocobock, University of Notre Dame and Gabriel R. Burks, University of Notre Dame The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are upon us once again. This year the games come to
