Rare Hawaiian Birds Spotted for the First Time in 30 Years

Rare Hawaiian Birds Spotted for the First Time in 30 Years

Biologists are overjoyed by rediscovering supposedly extinct bird species

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 8th, 2012
NASA Uses Precipitations Radars to Track Migratory Birds

NASA Uses Precipitations Radars to Track Migratory Birds

A temporary installation has been set up near Oyster, Virginia

Why Insects Lost Their Impressive Size

Why Insects Lost Their Impressive Size

They were a lot more massive in prehistoric times, dominating the skies

Changes in Dinosaur Evolution Led to the Emergence of Birds

Changes in Dinosaur Evolution Led to the Emergence of Birds

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Bird-Like Robot Can Perch on Mobile Targets

Bird-Like Robot Can Perch on Mobile Targets

This is the first time this type of perching is demonstrated in robots

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 23rd, 2012
Theoretical Speed Limit for Birds Discovered

Theoretical Speed Limit for Birds Discovered

Researchers at the MIT develop new theory controlling avian flight

  • Green
  • By Oana Grigoras
  • December 22nd, 2011
Kate Middleton Forgoes Pheasant Hunt Tradition

Kate Middleton Forgoes Pheasant Hunt Tradition

Middleton wants to follow the example set by Princess Diana and give pheasants a chance

Velociraptors Used Their Claws Like Modern Birds Do

Velociraptors Used Their Claws Like Modern Birds Do

Birds of prey employ talons to prevent their victims from escaping

'Ghost Birds' Highlight Deep-Sea Drilling Risks

'Ghost Birds' Highlight Deep-Sea Drilling Risks

Greenpeace hopes images of a dead, oily penguin will deliver a strong message

Hen Harrier Population Threatened by Second Extinction

Hen Harrier Population Threatened by Second Extinction

Only four nesting pairs of hen harriers can still be spotted in England

Download Angry Birds Seasons 2.1.0 - 25 New Levels

Download Angry Birds Seasons 2.1.0 - 25 New Levels

Mighty Eagle in-app purchase makes an appearance in Seasons

Climate Change Makes Birds Get Fat

Climate Change Makes Birds Get Fat

In order to cope with the extreme temperatures, birds tend to increase their body weight

Albatross Chicks Fed with Plastic Reflect the Cruel Image of Our Consumerism

Albatross Chicks Fed with Plastic Reflect the Cruel Image of Our Consumerism

A few disturbing pictures taken in Midway Atoll reflect our impact upon the ecosystem

Factors Favoring West Nile Virus Spread Analyzed

Factors Favoring West Nile Virus Spread Analyzed

NSF-funded research looks at mosquitoes and birds behavior

Abused Nazca Booby Youngsters Become Abusers Themselves

Abused Nazca Booby Youngsters Become Abusers Themselves

Animals reveal similar tendencies to those recorded in humans

 
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