THE WEEK 20
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COVER: Invincible AIDS
Eleven years into the epidemic, the battle against aids is going badly. Some new cases may be caused by unknown viruses, the number of stricken women is soaring -- and so is the death toll.
The Optimist
Discoverer of the aids virus, Luc Montagnier still believes it can be subdued
Courage Under Fire
Gay men take up the task of resurrecting a community from the ashes
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OLYMPICS: Curtain's Up in Barcelona
Performance
In pursuit of the perfect athlete, sports science has created a new formula: less pain, more gain
Equipment
Innovative gear is...