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Birdy, it's cold outside. But don't worry. Here's why birds' feet and feathers don't freeze in winter weather.

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A tropical bird’s feather structure inspires a new, wearable ultrablack fabric.

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Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus ...

The researchers suggest that the difference between the long-haulers and those who landed might be in their feathers; the ...

A new study led by a researcher from the School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv ...

It is common to say that something is as light as a feather in order to mean that something doesn’t weigh much at all. A ...

Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: ...