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

A new study hints at the ways in which air pollution may directly impact a fetus.

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

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

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

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.

We’ve counted down our ten most-read articles of 2019 and found that health and medicine, physics—and of course animals—were fan-favorite topics this year.

NOVA Labs Intern Chloe Nosan reflects on her experience working on the platform's newest resource on global climate change: The Polar Lab.

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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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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Are you lucky enough to have trails in your backyard, or do you need to drive to ride?
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Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.

Tá go leor oibrithe a bhí ar an íosphá náisiúnta níos fearr as anois más amhlaidh go bhfuil siad ag fáil an liúntais dífhostaíochta €350 sa tseachtain a tugadh isteach i mí an Mhárta, de réir staidéir nua.

More scandal in the Orange County Sheriff's Department shows the department — like all sheriff's departments — should have independent civilian oversight.

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

It's not the government takeover that many Californians wanted for the fire-starting utility, but the deal Gavin Newsom struck with PG&E should help.

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.

Some states are using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to cut off abortion access. That's unacceptable.

The justices give police the OK to stop drivers with nothing more than the barest fig leaf of a reason: that the car owner's license has been revoked.

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.

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, only a few areas are breaking down the numbers of infections and deaths by racial and ethnic groups.

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

In rural and hard-to-reach areas, postal workers are the only ones who provide regular delivery service.

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

California suspended its pioneering plastic bag ban because of coronavirus fears about reusable bags. That can't be a permanent backslide.

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

Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.

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

En medio del brote de coronavirus, la NBA no ha decidido cuándo podría reiniciar la temporada, o si el draft y la agencia libre se llevarán a cabo según lo programado

Kobe Bryant "walked the walk," as WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike said, in supporting women's sports, particularly basketball. Can his void be filled?

The Lakers worked out JR Smith and Dion Waiters on Monday as they began the process to fill their final roster spot, according to several sources familiar with the situation.

Kobe Bryant was never really interested in pursuing a Lakers front-office role because he wanted to be involved in the lives of his wife and daughters.

Lakers star LeBron James scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and added seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 victory over Milwaukee.

The first Lakers-Clippers matchup, in October, was a spectacle. The second, on Christmas, was a thriller. On Sunday, it's likely a playoff preview.

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.

The Lakers fought back from a late deficit to give themselves a chance but it wasn't enough as a last-second three-pointer by Anthony Davis didn't fall and the Nets walked away with the win.

Four players on the Brooklyn Nets, whose last game was played versus the Lakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday.

Like millions of other Americans, the Lakers might have been exposed to the virus at work, specifically in their last game before the NBA suspended its season.

Two players on the Lakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team confirmed.

Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram on Monday, the fourth anniversary of Kobe's 60-point farewell game, to share some heart-wrenching thoughts about late husband.

A look at memorable sports moments from April 18, including Jerry West talking about stepping down from the Lakers' front office in 1998. He ended up lasting two more years.

As anticipated, the NBA suspended its draft lottery and combine indefinitely amid the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, a hot etiquette topic for "Were You Raised by Wolves" hosts Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema was the use of mobile phone flashlights to read restaurant menus. Now the popular podcast is an escape for quarantine life.

Weeds are gardening's biggest downer, and the reason many people stay out of their yards, but if you act now you can reclaim your yard, increase your outdoor enjoyment this summer, and greatly reduce danger during fire season.

In Mar Vista, a family started posting riddles on their front lawn each day. Soon, the neighborhood was riddled with riddles, creating new ways for neighbors to connect.

Safety C.J. Pollard announced on Monday he is leaving USC and entering the NCAA transfer portal.

USC forward Alissa Pili is used to competition, being the second of eight children. In her freshman season, she's become the Trojans' leading scorer and rebounder.

Onyeka Okongwu had 21 points, Jonah Mathews added 17, and Nick Rakocevic had 14 points and 11 rebounds but USC could not hold onto a 14-point lead and finish a comeback in a 70-66 loss to Colorado.

If you're looking to watch a basketball story of empowerment or want to start off March Madness right, then HBO Sports' upcoming 'Women of Troy' is a must see.

The USC women's water polo was ranked No. 1 in the nation when the season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.