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Why Ban Full-Body Olympics Swimsuits? A Scientist Explains Polyurethane

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Michael Phelps will open Olympic competitions Saturday. John D. Barrow explains how a slick suit used to give swimmers an unfair edge.

John D. Barrow
John D. Barrow
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John D. Barrow

John D. Barrow

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