IN Sky and Telescope of September, under the heading “Saluting an Astronomer”, Joseph R. Habes has an article which describes the method adopted by Eratosthenes for measuring the circumference of the ...

It's widely recognised that BMI (Body Mass Index) isn't always the most accurate predictor of health, especially for individuals with athletic builds. However, despite its limitations, BMI has served ...

Babies develop at very different rates, both physically and when reaching developmental milestones like sitting, walking or ...

Whether you're sizing up for a tailored shirt or chasing a new PB on the bench, chest size matters, but maybe not in the way you expect. Data from a large scale survey on military personnel has ...