For years, scientists have warned that bird flu - better known as H5N1 - could one day make the dangerous leap from birds to ...

Avimancy is a new project being led by a birding couple who are linking their ornithologic fascination to their art, ...

A newly hatched group of African penguin chicks in Maryland helps boost the steadily dwindling global population.

"Our blue jay has decided she’s actually a cat. Lately, Pluto’s favorite thing to mimic are the feral cats she hears outside ...

For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to ...

Two new species of bird-dropping crab spiders have been discovered in Malaysia and the Philippines, according to a study. Polina Koroleva Unsplash A scientist has discovered two new species of crab ...

Do you wish that discovering shows playing at live theaters around Los Angeles was as easy as finding movies in local cinemas? Now it is. A new nonprofit called Theatre Commons L.A. — founded by some ...

Skin irritation promotes hair growth on mice by stimulating their fat cells – and a serum could bring about the same effects in people, without needing to cause discomfort. Hair loss can sometimes be ...

‍DALLAS — Jet engines are designed to withstand some of the most rigorous flight conditions thrown their way, from sub-zero temperatures at 35,000 feet altitude to drawing in rain, hail, and volcanic ...

RoboFalcon 2.0 mimics bird wing motions Robot achieves self-takeoff and low-speed flight Wing system couples flapping, sweeping, folding ...