For Anelosimus studiosus spiders, the storm survival checklist apparently includes a combative personality.

The LIGO and Virgo observatories appear to have picked up gravitational waves from a first-of-its-kind astronomical observation.

The virus simmered quietly in Cuba for about a year before infecting thousands.

But it’s not clear whether elevated cholesterol is bad for birds.

New findings suggest Neanderthals evolved their unusually broad fingers after they split from Denisovans, just 400,000 years ago.

Lava descending into Hawai‘i’s ocean drove an upward surge of deep sea nutrients, cultivating life at the surface.

That earns this fish, Electrophorus voltai, the title of the strongest known living source of electricity.

The gargantuan structures hint at a massive explosion in our galaxy’s past.

In the largest Arctic expedition yet, researchers will gather as much data as they can on the fading ice—and climate change.

American pikas’ responses to climate are driven by location, location, location.

They’re not as aloof as some think.

Gut microbes react differently to raw and cooked versions of the same foods.

A pair of physicists think it’s possible that a tiny black hole left over from the universe’s early days lurks in the outer solar system.

A new analysis predicts that 3,196 animals will join the 5,579 already snared in the global wildlife market.

This month, NOVA is hosting three events that will dive into how autonomous vehicles work, how they may change the way we live, and whether we will ever be able to entrust them with our lives.

Mathematical modeling and AI can pick out patterns preceding epidemics that human brains can’t readily discern.

The study, originally published in June, contained an error that its authors caught months later.

The algorithm was based on the faulty assumption that health care spending is a good proxy for wellbeing. But there seems to be a quick fix.

Researchers used artificial intelligence to reevaluate elevations vulnerable to rising sea levels.

The relationships these winged mammals forge in captivity are strong enough to survive the jarring transition back into the wild.

New research quantifies the fire risks of eight species of invasive grass.

The images confirm the species, which has been “lost” to science for 29 years, is alive and well in its native Vietnam.

New findings bolster the argument that the two groups of early humans had a lot of behavioral similarities.

Join NOVA on three virtual field trips this month in celebration of Earth Day and Environmental Education Month.

Thwaites Glacier is melting fast. But to understand how climate change is driving its decline, scientists need to send instruments through 2,000 feet of ice into the water below.

As a professional international downhill mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew 'Needles' Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the cycling industry into podcast form.
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With the world in the throes of a global pandemic, bicycle retailers have come up with solutions to continue business and keep riders on their bikes as best they can.
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2007 was the first time Champery appeared on the World Cup circuit and it was a rude awakening for the riders.
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The US-made carbon fiber fork lets you choose between 44mm or 52mm of rake.
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The 12-speed trickle down continues as Shimano unveils their new Deore drivetrain, along with new brakes and wheels.
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Life as a banker, backflips gone wrong, mountain bike career decisions and what it's like to ride with other pros.
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Another hit of blurry goodness.
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We'll continuously update this story as more news comes in.
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Cross-Country Carrie "replaces all the bolts on her bike with titanium ones and refuses to wear a hydration pack" and Downhill Derek "loves techy rock gardens and jumping but HATES pedaling.”
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You can watch Anthill’s one and only sequel, Not2Bad, right now (and anytime for that matter) on Red Bull TV.
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The Ziggy Link recalibrates the Druid’s geometry for a smaller rear wheel.
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We sat down with the founder and owner of Nicolai Bikes to talk about the past, present, and future.
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Are you lucky enough to have trails in your backyard, or do you need to drive to ride?
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Oscar built this track while Sweden was still in the grip of winter and planned on more until CoVID-19 hit.
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A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
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Does a flat-bar gravel bike appeal to you, or is this just a mountain bike with not enough tire clearance?
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What makes the perfect Mother's Day morning? How about a foolproof frittata and fruity cocktail recipe? Crafted by professionals, these are easy enough to allow the guest of honor to relax and let someone else handle the cooking!

Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

He was first admitted to a hospital back in April after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Show me the monkey! Watch a primate break into an ATM in India

The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise.

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.

LAUSD's decision to temporarily shut down schools causes an enormous disruption. And it's not clear how helpful the move will be in slowing coronavirus spread.

Soap is restricted and hand sanitizer is contraband at correctional facilities. We need to stop admitting people accused of low-level crimes.

Just when President Trump started to rise to the challenge of leading a nation through the coronavirus pandemic, he slips back to his old, tired tricks.