The US Is Loading Up on Bird Flu Vaccine
As more farm workers get sick with avian influenza, the US federal government is putting $72 million toward strengthening its vaccine stockpile......»»
Grunt or whistle: Successful honey-hunters know how to communicate with wild honey-seeking birds
In many parts of Africa, humans cooperate with a species of wax-eating bird called the greater honeyguide, Indicator indicator, which leads them to wild bees' nests with a chattering call. By using specialized sounds to communicate with each other, b.....»»
Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story
This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»
Bird behavior study finds jays jump in while crows hold out for the treat
New research has found that two similar species of birds—both capable of displaying self-control through delayed gratification—behave very differently around their favorite food when they have company......»»
Bird feeding may give humans something to chirp about
Associate professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech, Ashley Dayer is the lead author of an article published in People and Nature that argues not only for the acknowledgment of the activity's benefit to humans, bu.....»»
Protecting poultry from bird flu
With winter approaching, birds are migrating south to escape the cold and take advantage of more abundant food sources......»»
Research team introduces a spectrum of potential vaccine adjuvants
To ensure that vaccines provide strong and lasting immunization, it is often necessary to supplement the actual vaccine (antigen) with additives that stimulate the immune system: adjuvants. Today, only a few substances have been approved for use as a.....»»
Minnesota turkey farmers say expanded rural broadband could help detect bird flu sooner
Just over 5 miles from where folklore has long claimed Vikings scribbled Scandinavian etchings on a runestone, Erica Sawatzke surveys thousands of chirping baby birds in her long barn......»»
Exploring bird-like footprints left by unknown animals in Late Triassic Southern Africa
Ancient animals were walking around on bird-like feet over 210 million years ago, according to a study published November 29, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Miengah Abrahams and Emese M. Bordy of the University of Cape Town, South Africa.....»»
Colossal Biosciences finds a home for one extinct species
After years of working on bringing back one of the most popular extinct animals—the dodo—Colossal Biosciences has found a home for its bird in Mauritius in a new partnership with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation......»»
Study looks at RNA"s solo act on the ever-changing stage of cellular dynamics
RNA has been in the limelight for its starring role in cutting-edge vaccine technology, but RNA molecules are also key players in the inner workings of cells......»»
Early Bird gets the Worm with these Pre-Black Friday Deals!
We've compiled a quick list of some pre-Black Friday deals that we think are worth checking out. The post Early Bird gets the Worm with these Pre-Black Friday Deals! appeared first on Phandroid. For folks on the lookout for Black Friday de.....»»
Surveying wetlands for infectious bird flu—and finding it
Recently, morning omelets and holiday dinners have gotten more expensive. One likely cause is bird flu, outbreaks of which led to the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys from infection or culling in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Ag.....»»
Piping plovers popping in Massachusetts: Researchers identify record year for the bird species
Long classified a federally threatened species, the small, stocky shorebirds are bouncing back, with more nesting on Bay State beaches this year than ever before, according to a Mass Audubon report......»»
"Weird puking bird" tops New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
A "weird puking bird" with a bizarre mating dance has won New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest, triumphing after British comedian John Oliver launched an unlikely global campaign......»»
New deep learning AI tool helps ecologists monitor rare birds through their songs
Researchers have developed a new deep learning AI tool that generates lifelike bird songs to train bird identification tools, helping ecologists to monitor rare species in the wild. The findings are presented in Methods in Ecology and Evolution......»»
This cool-looking driverless truck is transporting goods for GE Appliances
It's only operating along a short route but as part of a broader system the truck is helping to make big efficiencies in areas like loading times......»»
Australia has more native bird species than almost anywhere else. What led to this explosion of diversity?
When you went out today, did you see any birds? A galah perhaps, or a crow?.....»»
Improved algorithm enhances precision of pressure sensors for wild bird tracking
Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed an improved algorithm called Dynamic Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization (DQPSO) to improve the accuracy and reliability of pre.....»»
The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps
The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains—and maybe a pandemic—is notching achievements at last. But the flu’s endless mutation and our own biology stand in the way......»»
New study using 3D scans of 85% of all known bird species sheds light on extraordinary avian diversity
A new study, using the digitized scans of beaks from over 8,700 bird species, is shedding light on how evolution changes at different scales. While the general principles of evolution by natural selection have been known for over 160 years, the 3D sc.....»»