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

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

The feathery glint startles their rodent prey, making them easier to catch.

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

Delays during migration can imperil birds’ chances of a successful breeding season.

That spells trouble for the entire planet.

Even forests that look green from space can show symptoms of impending decline.

In a new study, brain-like organoids made from human cells were slower to mature than their chimpanzee and macaque counterparts.

In addition to causing disease itself, the virus destroys immune cells trained to respond to other pathogens the body has encountered before.

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

Recent breakthroughs in scanning, image processing, and machine learning are helping researchers read historic documents once considered lost to time.

Scientists are using artificial cervices and 3D models of the uterus to better understand pregnancy and childbirth.

A glimpse into the lives of the MOSAiC mission’s polar bear guards—and the powerful predators they watch for.

A giant tortoise, a seabird, and a gecko all went undetected by scientists for more than a century.

As law enforcement agencies deploy AI-powered facial recognition systems, some communities are pushing back, insisting on having a say in how they’re used.

Shivering can activate a series of “heating stations” for your blood vessels—but they take a little while to get up and running.

Five episodes exploring the revolution and ethics of technology.

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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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 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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Browning was a leading Victorian poet known for his dramatic monologues. In 1846, he secretly married Elizabeth Barrett, whisking her away from her despotic father to Italy. Barrett was already a famous poet, but Browning's poems—such as "Fra Lippo Lippi" and "The Bishop Orders His Tomb"—gained recognition slowly. Long after his beloved wife's death, his novel in verse about a murder, The Ring and the Book, finally earned him wide acclaim. In 1890, he became the first dead man to do what?

An experienced archaeologist and Egyptologist, Carter began searching for the long lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in the early 1900s, excavating Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, through funding by his financial backer, Lord Carnarvon. In 1922, Carnarvon gave Carter one last season to make a discovery. He did, unearthing the pristine, treasure-filled tomb that became world famous. What fact about Carter's life is often used to refute the so-called Curse of the Pharaohs? Discuss

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!

If this coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must prepare for the next one, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned Wednesday.

After weeks of dithering, Trump finally seems to have gotten the message that Americans are desperate for more than empty assurances on coronavirus.

Los Angeles wants to move thousands of homeless people inside. But is crowding indoors actually less dangerous than letting them stay on the streets?

President Trump and Congress should keep climate change in mind as they prepare economic aid packages for businesses and industries.

With the U.S. now leading the world in COVID-19 infections, it's time for the nation to stay at home.

It would be grossly unfair to allow disadvantaged students to languish during a long gap in schooling while students whose families have more resources forge ahead.

Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.

Who needs the federal government when you have the world's fifth-largest economy taking charge?

The coronavirus outbreak is exposing weaknesses in our planning for such disasters, and offers a chance to rethink how we do many things.

Psychiatrist Kenneth Rosenberg's film brings together many strands of American dysfunction: mental healthcare, incarceration, homelessness, policing, race. It provides few answers but helps us ask the right questions.

Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them.

Trump isn't wrong to question the World Health Organization's early responses to the coronavirus. But he is wrong to abandon funding in the middle of a pandemic.

Don't hate Bolinas, California for having the means to undertake a mass testing program. Thank them for doing the rest of us a favor.

In tandem with some charities in the area, L.A. Unified is essentially running a collection of food banks.

A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

The resonant truth of the coronavirus crisis is that none are safe and all are affected, even if only by nagging doubts and dark uncertainties.

Paul George scores 19 points and spearheads the Clippers' fourth-quarter rally despite taking a elbow to the nose in a 108-105 win over the Spurs.

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge and Lakers center Dwight Howard will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.

The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111.

The Clippers will soon feature a new lineup with Marcus Morris, but on Saturday it was new-look Minnesota that dominated from the start to win 142-115.

The Clippers acquired Marcus Morris not only to complement Kawhi Leonard and Paul George when the roster is at full strength but also to fill the void when it is not.

The box score would not have suggested a Clippers loss on Tuesday against the 76ers. But isolation play led to a stagnant offense late in the game.