For height, DNA is largely destiny. Studies of identical and fraternal twins suggest up to 80% of variation in height is genetic. But the genes responsible have largely eluded researchers. Now, by amassing genome data for 4 million people—the largest such study ever—geneticists have accounted for a major share of […]
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Uber and Lyft’s Proposition 22 heads to the polls
The ballot measure campaign to decide the status of gig workers in California is in its final hours.
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What Was Loic Bruni Adjusting on His Fork in Lousa?
Given the position on track, we’re assuming it’s some sort of compression adjustment that made pedalling on the last straight along the road and the over the final few jumps easier for Loic. Looking at the footage, his fork seems supportive, but it still clearly moves, meaning this isn’t a […]
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R revealed with even hotter hatch performance
The quicker, more powerful Golf R will arrive in the US in late 2021, and yes, you can still get a manual transmission.
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5 Things We Learned from the Lousa World Cup Double Header
Of course, there’s always an exception to the rule. And exceptions don’t come more exceptional than Greg Minnaar. Minnaar will turn 39 in November but he shows no sign of slowing down as he beat his own records this weekend to become the oldest rider to ever win a World […]
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AI can detect COVID-19 from the sound of your cough
The algorithm listens to subtle differences in coughs between healthy people and infected people.
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Mini Miglia set for Creighton Farms
Did you know there’s an American arm of Italy’s 1000 Miglia, the Mille Miglia USA? It will be hosted for the second year by Creighton Farms in Aldie, Virginia, just west of Washington, D.C.
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Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5L Could Use Even More Power
A new optional 2.5-liter boxer four makes Subaru’s Impreza-based Crosstrek quicker than before but only marginally more satisfying as a small crossover.
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315-horsepower 2022 Volkswagen Golf R brings more tech, more performance
The eighth-generation Volkswagen GTI is on the way and the more-powerful fifth-generation Golf R is coming with it.
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Roborace autonomous car slams into pit-wall before reaching first corner
Autonomous motorsports utilise some of the most advanced and complex software technologies available today, but you might not have known it if you were watching on Friday.