This bird is like a GPS for honey
The honeyguide recognizes calls made by different human groups. Enlarge / A greater honeyguide (credit: Keabetswe Maposa) With all the technological advances humans have made, it may seem like we’ve lost touch with na.....»»
US has worst bird flu outbreak in two years at Iowa egg farm
Deadly bird flu was detected in an egg-laying chicken flock in Iowa, affecting 4.2 million birds in the biggest U.S. outbreak since 2022......»»
Recovery of Brazil"s Spix"s macaw, popularized in animated "Rio" films, threatened by climate change
All Spix's macaws are majestically blue in the blazing sun of Brazil's Northeast, but each bird is distinct to Candice and Cromwell Purchase. As the parrots soar squawking past their home, the couple can readily identify bird No. 17 by its smooth fea.....»»
US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist
Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle......»»
Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?
The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time.....»»
Slow Response to Bird Flu in Cows Worries Scientists
The H5N1 virus is a long way from becoming adapted to humans, but limited testing and tracking mean we could miss danger signs.....»»
Bird Flu Makes Raw Milk Riskier, and Geomagnetic Storms Cause Colorful Skies
A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies, eerie AI demonstrations and a cautionary word about raw milk......»»
Bird Flu’s Missed Clues on Dairy Farms in Texas
Detecting bird flu signs in dairy cows sooner could have helped staunch the virus's spread.....»»
After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs
No, really, drinking raw milk during the H5N1 outbreak is a bad idea. Enlarge / Fresh raw milk being poured into a container on a dairy farm on July 29, 2023, in De Lutte, Netherlands. (credit: Getty | Pierre Crom) Despi.....»»
Researchers reconstruct genome of extinct species of flightless bird that once roamed the islands of New Zealand
A team of evolutionary biologists at Harvard University, working with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, East Carolina University, Osaka University and the University of Toronto, has reconstructed the genome of an e.....»»
Birdsong and human voice built from same genetic blueprint
Humans have long been fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds—from coos and honks to quacks and peeps. But little is known about how the unique vocal organ of birds—the syrinx—varies from species to species or its deeper.....»»
US reports 2nd human case of bird flu tied to dairy cow outbreak
A second case of bird flu has been found in a human, US health authorities announced Wednesday, less then two months after the first one as an outbreak of the disease circulates widely among dairy cows......»»
Second human case of bird flu linked to cows found—via text messages
Like the first case, the farm worker in Michigan only had an eye infection. Enlarge / Holstein dairy cows in a freestall barn. (credit: Getty | ) A dairy farm worker in Michigan has tested positive for an H5 bird flu vir.....»»
Study finds sea-level rise and weather-related shocks caused Louisiana marsh to die back
In 2016, observers in the wetlands of Louisiana's Bird's Foot Delta began to note dying stands of Phragmites australis, locally known as Roseau cane. By 2021, nothing but mud flats remained in some areas where the reeds once stood......»»
Chickens, ducks, seals and cows: A dangerous bird flu strain is knocking on Australia"s door
A dangerous strain of avian influenza (bird flu) is now wreaking havoc on every continent except Australia and the rest of Oceania. While we remain free from this strain for now, it's only a matter of time before it arrives......»»
Study explains regional differences in bird diversity in agroforestry systems
The diversity and ecological functionality of bird communities in tropical agroforestry systems are shaped by the surrounding landscape, in particular the extent and composition of the forest. An international research team led by the University of G.....»»
Researchers find unique adaptations of fungus associated with bee bread
The past attempts of honey bee researchers to inventory the fungal diversity in honey bee colonies revealed that Aspergillus flavus is frequently found in hives. In a new study, researchers have discovered that this fungus is uniquely adapted to surv.....»»
Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones
Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures. However, the relationship between stress modulation and their structures has remained elusive......»»
iPhone 15 Pro Incase Woolenex and Vegan Leather ICON MagSafe case hands-on
Incase has been a favorite Apple accessory brand for me since before my time at 9to5Mac started in 2013. Seriously, their steel-colored Bird’s Nest Snap iPhone 4 case was the perfect blend of chaos and expression for me in 2011. Fast-forward to 202.....»»
Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home
Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast's eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same can't be said of New Zealand's extinct, but equally unique, mergansers—a group of fish-eating ducks wit.....»»
Endangered migrating eagles impacted by Ukraine war, new study shows
A new study reveals for the first time the impact of ongoing conflicts on the migration of an endangered bird species. The paper "Active European Warzone Impacts Raptor Migration" was published in Current Biology on May 20......»»