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Rabbit study hints at the origins of the female orgasm

Researchers used rabbits and antidepressants to search for a link between orgasm and ovulation in female mammals.




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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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Google says it just achieved “quantum supremacy.” Is it true?

If validated, Google’s new technology may bring us closer to a future of ultra-efficient computing.




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Racially-biased medical algorithm prioritizes white patients over black patients

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.




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Vampire bats form lasting bonds of ‘friendship,’ just like us

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




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In a controversial study, DNA from today’s southern Africans hints at possible “homeland” for modern humans

But many questions remain about the true origin of the Homo sapiens species.




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Video: Sam Hill Gets Loose on Dusty Trails in 'Dealing the Dirt'



Sam Hill takes on his local trails for some raw riding action.
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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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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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Mavic Placed into Receivership in France



Courts place Mavic into receivership as they try to work out who actually owns the French wheel brand.
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From The Top: Karl Nicolai on Gearboxes, Geometry, & How His Company Found Its Niche



We sat down with the founder and owner of Nicolai Bikes to talk about the past, present, and future.
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Video: Oscar Härnström Builds and Shreds a Downhill Track Made from Snow



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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Specialized Diverge EVO: Gravel Shredder, High-End Hybrid, or Just a Rigid Mountain Bike?



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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Now is the time to invest for the next pandemic, WHO chief says

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.




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Editorial: Trump finally shows some leadership in the coronavirus fight. Let's hope it lasts

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




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Editorial: Trump's China-bashing might make his base happy, but it puts everyone at risk

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.




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Editorial: Are California kids actually learning anything since coronavirus closed their schools?

With 40 million kids home from school, what's being done to make sure students are learning?




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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: The most important thing is to contain COVID-19. Then we can think about going back to work

It's legitimate to worry that the steps we're taking to contain the coronavirus are causing unnecessary damage to the U.S. economy. But the damage that the disease would cause if it isn't contained would be far worse.




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Editorial: Coronavirus isn't an excuse to rush through far-reaching laws that hurt L.A.'s businesses

The Los Angeles City Council is rushing a major law that would dictate how businesses rehire workers after layoffs.




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Editorial: Migrant children shouldn't be detained, but especially not during a pandemic

A federal judge was right to order the Trump administration to move faster to release detained migrant children from conditions that put them at risk for COVID-19.




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Editorial: Closing houses of worship during the pandemic is an act of faith and charity

Communing online is a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Editorial: School shutdowns threaten to worsen the achievement gap

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.




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Editorial: Can we still fight the coronavirus while holding the surveillance state at bay?

Some of the most effective strategies at containing the coronavirus are also the most intrusive. Can we adopt them without damaging our liberties?




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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: 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: Bernie Sanders changed the Democratic Party for the better. Now it's his job to help defeat Trump

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.




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Editorial: States are on their own to fend off this pandemic. That may be a good thing

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




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Editorial: Fossil fuels and nativism: Trump is using coronavirus to push through his draconian agenda

Cutting off asylum-seekers isn't the only controversial policy issue President Trump has forged ahead with under the guise of fighting COVID-19.




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Endorsement: Christy Smith is ready for Congress, and to help lead the nation through this pandemic

Christy Smith is the voice we need in California's 25th Congressional District to help guide the nation through the coronavirus crisis.




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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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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: LAUSD is teaching a lesson on how to fight hunger during the pandemic

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




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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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Kawhi Leonard continues to impress Doc Rivers

When Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches Kawhi Leonard, he sees hallmarks of other prolific scorers he has coached.




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Paul George showcases his 'tough cat' grit in rallying Clippers over Spurs

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.




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LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard top list for U.S. team at 2020 Olympics

Lakers star LeBron James heads a list of 44 players nominated to represent the U.S. at the upcoming Summer Olympics. Others include Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.




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Marcus Morris shows Clippers can plug him into lineup, and he's not the only one

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.




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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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Markazi: Kawhi Leonard at forefront of new generation of stars mentored by Kobe Bryant

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was one of several NBA stars who developed a close relationship with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who took pride in helping players.




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Breaking down the Lakers' and Clippers' biggest competition for the NBA championship

Giannis Antetokounmpo's outstanding skills are one reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are fully capable of beating the Lakers or Clippers for the NBA title.




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Quiet Kawhi Leonard speaks loudly with backpack initiative for Clippers fans

Fans attending the Clippers game Friday will each receive a backpack with a note from Leonard to use the bag as an agent of change for a good cause.




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Kawhi Leonard's junior high teachers have a Clippers reunion

His former teachers remember Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just as he is now: quiet, focused and successful.




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Steve Ballmer could buy his way out of his Clippers arena problems

By effectively buying out MSG's opposition Ballmer would clear a significant obstacle in the path of starting construction on a new arena for the Clippers.




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Clippers' Marcus Morris takes the blame after missing all of his shots against Lakers

Marcus Morris has struggled with his shooting since joining the Clippers, and after a tough outing against the Lakers, he's blaming no one but himself.




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Clippers rookie Terance Mann undergoes surgery to repair a ligament in his right hand

Clippers rookie Terance Mann underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his right hand. There is no timetable for a potential return to playing.




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Can Kawhi Leonard pick up his historic Clippers season where he left off?

Kawhi Leonard was having one of the best statistical seasons in Clippers history, a feat done only 15 times by five players, before the season stopped.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley is himself again in 'NBA2K' tournament quarterfinal win

Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell stay alive in the "NBA2K" charity tournament.