Episode 5: The Science of Wings (feat. Melinda the Scientist)

Science and sport go together like politicians and pedophiles, because every competition is better with data. In fact, it was this bond that led to the creation of “the stat”, with categories ranging from the obvious to the obscure. RBIs, sacks, shots on goal, completion percentage, whip. Science not only gives competitors a barometer with which to measure past performances, but also helps conceptualize the task at hand. The science is in, and for Melinda, well it’s not great.