How Do Birds Know When to Migrate?
Lengthening days set off a cascade of events in migratory birds that culminates in the birth of a clutch of chicks.....»»
Poll the audience: Using data from citizen science to keep wild birds in flight
Using the eyes and ears of public volunteers can stretch the reach of science, according to a new analysis from Erica Stuber from the Department of Wildland Resources and the Ecology Center. Stuber and a team of researchers examined the accuracy of i.....»»
Easily migrate to the cloud with CIS Hardened Images
CIS offers virtual images hardened in accordance with the CIS Benchmarks, a set of vendor agnostic, internationally recognized secure configuration guidelines. CIS Hardened Images provide users a secure, on-demand, and scalable computing environment......»»
Aerodynamics of perching birds could inform aircraft design
If you have ever watched a bird land on a tree branch, you may have noticed that it rapidly pitches its wings upward at a high angle to execute a smooth landing. However, for some birds, they land by folding their wings as they perch instead, creatin.....»»
Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds
Tucked away east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, a sanctuary of lush green vegetation has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from far and wide......»»
The annual bird migration has begun. Birding pros offer hope and advice
Peggy Stenger casually admits to having a freezer of dead birds......»»
Google Maps “immersive view” is the ultimate graphics mode for Google Maps
Simulated cars drive down the roads. Birds fly in the sky. It rains! Enlarge (credit: Google) For most uses, Google Maps is a flat, 2D app, and if your device can handle more graphics and a bit more data, you can fire up the.....»»
Apple"s iPhone 15 will be first with USB-C, claims Kuo
After some supply chain checks, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the 2023 "iPhone 15" will abandon the Lightning connector and instead use USB-C.Apple has been periodically rumored to migrate from Lightning to USB-C for a forthcoming iPhone over the la.....»»
Modeling how a bird"s individual speed is regulated within a flock, such as during murmurations
A team of researchers at Istituto Sistemi Complessi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, UOS Sapienza and a colleague from IMT Institute for Advanced Studies has created a model that demonstrates how flocking birds regulate their speed. In their pape.....»»
A motif perched within the Gilgameš Epic
Birds call forth a myriad of meanings in the Gilgameš Epic. Winged creatures convey abundance and revelry, enhance the narrative's soundscape, and foretell events in the story. In the article "Soundscapes, Portentous Calls, and Bird Symbolism in the.....»»
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers—one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave......»»
Bird flu takes unheard-of toll on bald eagles, other birds
Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly......»»
After more than a century, California condors soar over redwoods once again
After being pushed to the brink of extinction, California condors have returned to a slice of Northern California habitat for the first time in 130 years. On Tuesday, four of the big birds flew the coop after being born in a captive-breeding program......»»
Flamingo massacre: Fox kills dozens of birds at US National Zoo
A wild fox that breached an enclosure at Washington's National Zoo killed 25 flamingos and one duck before escaping, the facility said Tuesday, one month after a rabid fox went on a biting spree near the Capitol......»»
Using tiny sensors to monitor migrating monarchs
Millions of monarch butterflies migrate each fall to a specific cluster of mountain peaks in central Mexico. How exactly they navigate to their winter home, and the way they choose their path, is a topic of great interest to scientists—especially a.....»»
Researchers suggest that complex bird songs might require large populations
Growing up in a small community has its advantages, but if you want to learn from world experts, you may have better luck in a big city. This is the case in the world of birds as well. Large populations of birds might be better able to maintain compl.....»»
Shark nets remain a deadly obstacle as humpback whales begin their East Coast migration
Whale migration season has come again to the East Coast with the first sightings being reported. Every year at this time, humpback whales migrate from feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to the warm waters of the Coral Sea to breed and give birth t.....»»
Could AI help imperiled marine species survive climate change?
Earth's oceans are warming and becoming more acidic as the climate changes. For much of the flora and fauna of the sea, that could mean extinction, unless species can adapt to new conditions and food sources—or migrate to more hospitable waters......»»
New bird app spreads its wings
Researchers from The University of Queensland have helped design an app to protect birds at risk of extinction across the world by breaking down language barriers between scientists......»»
Brains and brawn helped crows and ravens take over the world
Crows and ravens are well known for their black color and the harsh "caw" sound they make. They are intelligent birds that use tools, solve complex abstract problems and speak a volume of words......»»
How will climate change affect where high-elevation Alpine birds live?
A recent study published in Global Change Biology has examined where climate-sensitive bird species dependent on high-elevation habitats might survive across the European Alps in the face of climate change......»»