The 2026 Olympic Winter Games, commencing today, are already generating controversy with allegations of penis enhancement among male ski jumpers, according to Ars Technica. Simultaneously, an experimental surgical procedure is offering hope to cancer survivors, enabling them to give birth, as reported by MIT Technology Review.
The ski jumping scandal centers around claims that athletes are injecting their penises with fillers to gain a competitive edge. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge, detected during pre-season 3D body scans, could allow jumpers to use larger jumpsuits, thus increasing surface area and potentially improving flight distance. A 2025 study published in the journal Frontiers in Sports and Active Living indicated that every 2 cm of extra fabric in a ski jumpsuit could make a difference.
Meanwhile, in the realm of medical advancements, an experimental surgical procedure is providing a solution for cancer survivors who have undergone treatment for bowel or rectal cancer. Radiation and chemotherapy can damage the uterus and ovaries. Surgeons are pioneering a method to temporarily move these organs during cancer treatment and then reposition them afterward. Last week, a team in Switzerland announced the birth of a baby boy, Lucien, whose mother had undergone this procedure. This was the fifth baby born after the surgery and the first in Europe, according to Daniela Huber, the gyno-oncologist who performed the operation, as reported by MIT Technology Review.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, running from February 6 to 22, will see athletes from around the world competing for a chance to land a spot on the podium, as noted by Wired. The importance of quality sleep for athletes to recover and perform at their best is critical, as years of training are on the line.
For those looking to enjoy the Winter Olympics, Wired also recommends investing in a new TV, such as Samsung's 77-inch S90F QD-OLED, to catch the events in 4K.
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