On Ailsa Craig, a special type of microgranite provides the special recipe needed for the ideal curling stone. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Jeff J. Mitchell / Getty, Andy Buchannan / ...

From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. Athletes often have specialized equipment or apparel to ...

Millions of viewers have been gripped by a less adrenalin-fuelled sport in the Winter Olympics in Italy. Curling attracts an avid audience each time these Games come around. And the Brits are doing ...

Local residents are rallying on Saturday against the proposal by construction giant Boral. Plans for the quarry at the 216ha site west of the M1 were submitted to Gold Coast City Council last year ...