As a neuroscience reporter, I’ve wondered how the brain works when skaters jump, spin and move on the ice at whirlwind speeds. Here’s what scientists have found: Image.

"Skater: Ashley Johnson Description: Ashley executed a flawless triple Lutz followed by a smooth transition into a layback spin. Her artistry shone through in her footwork sequence, beautifully ...

How do figure skaters spin so fast? Chen said to speed up, she tightens her position, then opens up to slow back down. "I just sort of like open up because the tighter I get, the faster I spin.

Skaters from around the world are in Boston for figure skating's top competition. The sport has long held competitions amid a backdrop of major international affairs. BOSTON — In the three years ...

After 'wild ice' skater Laura Kottlowski experienced a traumatic accident, she asked experts and dove into the science to figure out why it happened. The Ice Broke When It Shouldn’t Have.