ee Deep-Earth diamonds may contain gassy relics from the early solar system By www.pbs.org Published On :: 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. Full Article
ee Cheeseburgers give urban crows higher cholesterol—just like us By www.pbs.org Published On :: But it’s not clear whether elevated cholesterol is bad for birds. Full Article
ee Fossil finger points to a surprising link between humans and Denisovans By www.pbs.org Published On :: New findings suggest Neanderthals evolved their unusually broad fingers after they split from Denisovans, just 400,000 years ago. Full Article
ee Newly described species of electric eel serves up shocks of 860 volts By www.pbs.org Published On :: That earns this fish, Electrophorus voltai, the title of the strongest known living source of electricity. Full Article
ee Intricate ‘toe maps’ exist in the brains of artists who paint with their feet By www.pbs.org Published On :: Two men born without arms showcase the brain’s extraordinary flexibility. Full Article
ee Popular pesticide throws off birds’ feeding and migration schedules By www.pbs.org Published On :: Delays during migration can imperil birds’ chances of a successful breeding season. Full Article
ee To save climate-sensitive pikas, conservation efforts need to get local By www.pbs.org Published On :: American pikas’ responses to climate are driven by location, location, location. Full Article
ee October Events: "Look Who's Driving" Screenings & Panel Discussions By www.pbs.org Published On :: 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. Full Article
ee Meet the second confirmed interstellar object to enter our solar system By www.pbs.org Published On :: The comet, 2I/Borisov, comes from another planetary system, but bears a remarkable resemblance to local space rocks. Full Article
ee Lab-grown mini-brains highlight developmental differences between humans and great apes By www.pbs.org Published On :: In a new study, brain-like organoids made from human cells were slower to mature than their chimpanzee and macaque counterparts. Full Article
ee World’s fastest-running ant scuttles over scalding Saharan sands at super speeds By www.pbs.org Published On :: 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. Full Article
ee Poor-quality sleep could prime the brain for an anxious day By www.pbs.org Published On :: From a neurobiology perspective, anxiety and sleep deprivation look very much alike. Full Article
ee How mechanical engineering could revolutionize the study of preterm birth By www.pbs.org Published On :: Scientists are using artificial cervices and 3D models of the uterus to better understand pregnancy and childbirth. Full Article
ee Like Neanderthals, early modern humans used their teeth as tools By www.pbs.org Published On :: New findings bolster the argument that the two groups of early humans had a lot of behavioral similarities. Full Article
ee Podcast: Andrew Neethling Talks to Brendan Fairclough & Cam Zink in Episode 1 & 2 of 'Moving the Needle' By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT 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.( Photos: 3, Comments: 4 ) Full Article
ee First Look: Shimano's New Deore 12-Speed Group & Other 2021 Updates By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT The 12-speed trickle down continues as Shimano unveils their new Deore drivetrain, along with new brakes and wheels.( Photos: 14, Comments: 471 ) Full Article
ee Photo Epic: #PanShotFriday - Crowd-Sourced Blur Love From The Week of May 8th By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Another hit of blurry goodness.( Photos: 41, Comments: 4 ) Full Article
ee First Ride: Newmen's Advanced SL A.30 Carbon Fiber Wheelset By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Best known for their aluminum products, Newmen's new carbon fiber wheelset is aimed at enduro riders.( Photos: 10, Comments: 96 ) Full Article
ee Video: Watch Anthill's Movie of the Week - Not 2 Bad By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT You can watch Anthill’s one and only sequel, Not2Bad, right now (and anytime for that matter) on Red Bull TV.( Photos: 2, Comments: 4 ) Full Article
ee Check Out: Carbon Wheels, Active Jeans, Origami Fenders, Lights & More By www.pinkbike.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT A look at the latest gear to cross our desks.( Photos: 17, Comments: 57 ) Full Article
ee SEE IT: Monkey gives ATM the business in brazen caper By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:43:56 +0000 Show me the monkey! Watch a primate break into an ATM in India Full Article
ee SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:21 +0000 The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise. Full Article
ee 4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals. Full Article
ee Editorial: Coronavirus is gutting people's incomes. L.A. needs to protect renters from eviction By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:00:55 -0400 Public health experts are urging people to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus. But that means some people could end up losing their homes. Full Article
ee Editorial: The U.S. economy is sliding into a coronavirus hole. Congress needs to do more to pull it out By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:38:49 -0400 Congress can and should do more to combat a coronavirus downturn — including a $1,000 UBI check to every citizen. Full Article
ee Editorial: How do we keep coronavirus from ravaging L.A.'s homeless encampments? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:19 -0400 Los Angeles wants to move thousands of homeless people inside. But is crowding indoors actually less dangerous than letting them stay on the streets? Full Article
ee Editorial: Dr. Anthony Fauci is the coronavirus truth teller we need. Let him do his work By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:12:16 -0400 One Trump's smartest moves was to make Dr. Anthony Fauci a part of his coronavirus task force. Let's keep him there. Full Article
ee Editorial: Newsom opens the door to more doctors and nurses, but it needs to be opened wider By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:03:36 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: Enjoying the clean air? Trump weakens car emissions standards just when we need them the most By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:35:16 -0400 It's especially galling that the Trump Administration chooses this very moment, in a pandemic, to rollback car emission standards. Full Article
ee Editorial: This could be the first worst week of many worst weeks to come. Prepare yourselves By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 06:00:32 -0400 This may well be the nation's "hardest, saddest" week yet of the coronavirus pandemic. But it may not be the last "worst" week. Full Article
ee Editorial: L.A. County's Board of Supervisors broke the law last week. Twice By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 08:00:31 -0400 Supervisors didn't permit public comment at their March 31 meeting, then failed to act publicly before admonishing the sheriff about his public statements. Full Article
ee Editorial: Trump whacks at the inspectors general appointed to keep him honest By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 06:00:59 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: What every homeless person needs in this pandemic: a room of their own By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 08:00:47 -0400 Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now Full Article
ee Editorial: It's not just renters. Landlords need help, too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:14 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: Let's finally protect mountain lions from freeways, rat poison, and angry property owners By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:49:52 -0400 Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them. Full Article
ee Editorial: For all its faults, we need WHO now more than ever By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:51 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: Hey, Mayor Garcetti, L.A. needs more street space for walking By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:00:02 -0400 There's plenty of lightly used street space available that could be dedicated to exercise and the pursuit of fresh air. Full Article
ee Editorial: George Gascón must demonstrate that he is the true justice leader L.A. County needs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:14:53 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: In this pandemic, it's 'Live free — and die' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:50 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: Coronavirus is wiping out L.A.'s budget. We need federal help — and so do other cities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:19 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Trump's new immigration freeze is just more of his tired political posturing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:44:32 -0400 The Trump coronavirus immigration order shows he has yet to find a crisis he can't try to exploit for his own political gain. Full Article
ee Editorial: This California town has the coronavirus testing program we all need. We should be thankful they do By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:00:40 -0400 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. Full Article
ee Editorial: Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee kids the right to be taught how to read? It should By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0400 A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution. Full Article
ee Editorial: Joe Biden needs competence — not sizzle — from his vice presidential running mate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:26 -0400 'Exciting' vice presidential selections have sometimes been a disaster. Full Article
ee Marcus Morris has been at center of Lakers' and Clippers' trade talks with Knicks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 5 Feb 2020 18:42:08 -0500 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? Full Article
ee Clippers shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 00:31:20 -0500 The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111. Full Article
ee Elliott: Clippers' best-case scenario: Add Marcus Morris, keep Landry Shamet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 17:31:02 -0500 The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption. Full Article
ee LeBron James, Anthony Davis and almost-Laker Kawhi Leonard show what might have been By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 01:58:24 -0500 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. Full Article
ee Lakers-Clippers game postponed by Kobe Bryant's death has been rescheduled for April 9 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:39:58 -0500 Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9. Full Article
ee Best Game Ever: Anthony Davis had never been in a zone like this one By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:00:14 -0500 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. Full Article