Let’s just get this out of the way: surfing is a cult. A wet, sandy, sun-kissed, saltwater cult that smells like reef-safe sunscreen and existential freedom. Once you catch your first wave, it’s over. You’re done. That’s it. Congratulations, you’ve entered the point of no...
Picture this: You’ve just wrapped up an epic surf session, the kind that leaves your arms feeling like overcooked spaghetti and your brain buzzing with the sweet thrill of the ride. Your muscles ache, your nerves are fried, and yet, somehow, you’re already thinking about...
They say the ocean has a way of testing you. It teases with glassy perfection one moment, then punishes with bone-rattling wipeouts the next. But if you’re one of the lucky ones blessed (or cursed) with the resilience gene, scientifically known as COMT, you don’t...
Ever wonder why some people are content binge-watching a show on the couch, while others feel an insatiable pull to chase waves, leap off cliffs, or ride motorcycles at breakneck speeds? Science may have an answer: the DRD4 gene—better known as the "Adventure Gene." If...
Some people are drawn to the ocean like a moth to a flame, or more appropriately, like a surfer to an overhead barrel. Ever wonder why some folks live for the rush of dropping into a wave, while others prefer keeping their feet on dry...