On today's episode of Distillations we're gearing up for this weekend's playoff games with a look at the science of sports. First, we learn how athletes go the distance. Then we look into the brain of a fan.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:30 Introduction

01:00 An Athlete's Chemistry

07:31 The Science of Watching Sports

10:57 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Lindsay Patterson, Mia Lobel, and Ryan Carty for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.