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Deep-Earth diamonds may contain gassy relics from the early solar system

Scientists studying diamonds from deep within Earth’s mantle found evidence of a reservoir of rocks and gas that may be nearly as old as the planet itself.




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Cheeseburgers give urban crows higher cholesterol—just like us

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




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Fossil finger points to a surprising link between humans and Denisovans

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




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Newly described species of electric eel serves up shocks of 860 volts

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




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Intricate ‘toe maps’ exist in the brains of artists who paint with their feet

Two men born without arms showcase the brain’s extraordinary flexibility.




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Popular pesticide throws off birds’ feeding and migration schedules

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




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To save climate-sensitive pikas, conservation efforts need to get local

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




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October Events: "Look Who's Driving" Screenings & Panel Discussions

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.




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Meet the second confirmed interstellar object to enter our solar system

The comet, 2I/Borisov, comes from another planetary system, but bears a remarkable resemblance to local space rocks.




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Lab-grown mini-brains highlight developmental differences between humans and great apes

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




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World’s fastest-running ant scuttles over scalding Saharan sands at super speeds

Saharan silver ants don’t have the longest limbs. But they make up for it with a sprightly combination of fast pacing, light-footedness, and synchronized stepping that effectively turns their six legs into two.




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Poor-quality sleep could prime the brain for an anxious day

From a neurobiology perspective, anxiety and sleep deprivation look very much alike.




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How mechanical engineering could revolutionize the study of preterm birth

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




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Like Neanderthals, early modern humans used their teeth as tools

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




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Podcast: Andrew Neethling Talks to Brendan Fairclough & Cam Zink in Episode 1 & 2 of 'Moving the Needle'



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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First Look: Shimano's New Deore 12-Speed Group & Other 2021 Updates



The 12-speed trickle down continues as Shimano unveils their new Deore drivetrain, along with new brakes and wheels.
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Photo Epic: #PanShotFriday - Crowd-Sourced Blur Love From The Week of May 8th



Another hit of blurry goodness.
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First Ride: Newmen's Advanced SL A.30 Carbon Fiber Wheelset



Best known for their aluminum products, Newmen's new carbon fiber wheelset is aimed at enduro riders.
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Video: Watch Anthill's Movie of the Week - Not 2 Bad



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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Check Out: Carbon Wheels, Active Jeans, Origami Fenders, Lights & More



A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.
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SEE IT: Monkey gives ATM the business in brazen caper

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




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SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus

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




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

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




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Editorial: Coronavirus is gutting people's incomes. L.A. needs to protect renters from eviction

Public health experts are urging people to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus. But that means some people could end up losing their homes.




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Editorial: The U.S. economy is sliding into a coronavirus hole. Congress needs to do more to pull it out

Congress can and should do more to combat a coronavirus downturn — including a $1,000 UBI check to every citizen.




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Editorial: How do we keep coronavirus from ravaging L.A.'s homeless encampments?

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




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Editorial: Dr. Anthony Fauci is the coronavirus truth teller we need. Let him do his work

One Trump's smartest moves was to make Dr. Anthony Fauci a part of his coronavirus task force. Let's keep him there.




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Editorial: Newsom opens the door to more doctors and nurses, but it needs to be opened wider

Doctors who've gone to medical school for nearly four years and nurses who are within two months of graduation are needed during the coronavirus crisis.




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Editorial: Enjoying the clean air? Trump weakens car emissions standards just when we need them the most

It's especially galling that the Trump Administration chooses this very moment, in a pandemic, to rollback car emission standards.




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Editorial: This could be the first worst week of many worst weeks to come. Prepare yourselves

This may well be the nation's "hardest, saddest" week yet of the coronavirus pandemic. But it may not be the last "worst" week.




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Editorial: L.A. County's Board of Supervisors broke the law last week. Twice

Supervisors didn't permit public comment at their March 31 meeting, then failed to act publicly before admonishing the sheriff about his public statements.




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Editorial: Trump whacks at the inspectors general appointed to keep him honest

Trump's demotion of the inspector general who was going to monitor coronavirus spending marks his continued drive to put his own interests above the nation's.




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Editorial: What every homeless person needs in this pandemic: a room of their own

Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now




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Editorial: It's not just renters. Landlords need help, too

Communities have a shared interest in keeping renters housed and keeping landlords in business. They provide an essential service: a roof over one's head.




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Editorial: Let's finally protect mountain lions from freeways, rat poison, and angry property owners

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




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Editorial: For all its faults, we need WHO now more than ever

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.




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Editorial: Hey, Mayor Garcetti, L.A. needs more street space for walking

There's plenty of lightly used street space available that could be dedicated to exercise and the pursuit of fresh air.




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Editorial: George Gascón must demonstrate that he is the true justice leader L.A. County needs

George Gascón pushed L.A. County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey into a runoff. His challenge is to show how his progressive policies can keep us safer.




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Editorial: In this pandemic, it's 'Live free — and die'

Protesters are right that the pandemic restrictions are doing tremendous damage to the economy. That's not a reason to lift the stay-at-home orders.




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Editorial: Coronavirus is wiping out L.A.'s budget. We need federal help — and so do other cities

At a time when L.A. residents are demanding more from their local government's safety net, their city has significantly less money to help.




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Trump's new immigration freeze is just more of his tired political posturing

The Trump coronavirus immigration order shows he has yet to find a crisis he can't try to exploit for his own political gain.




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Editorial: This California town has the coronavirus testing program we all need. We should be thankful they do

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.




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Editorial: Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee kids the right to be taught how to read? It should

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




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Editorial: Joe Biden needs competence — not sizzle — from his vice presidential running mate

'Exciting' vice presidential selections have sometimes been a disaster.




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Marcus Morris has been at center of Lakers' and Clippers' trade talks with Knicks

Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?




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Clippers shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat

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




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Elliott: Clippers' best-case scenario: Add Marcus Morris, keep Landry Shamet

The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption.




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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and almost-Laker Kawhi Leonard show what might have been

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard were all wearing the same uniform, Frank Vogel coaching on the sidelines and thought of what might have been.




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Lakers-Clippers game postponed by Kobe Bryant's death has been rescheduled for April 9

Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9.




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Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one

Anthony Davis never felt quite the way he did in a game four years ago, the kind of place that's almost indescribable, when he had 59 points and 20 rebounds.