Why you should count your chickens (and kookaburras, lorikeets or other backyard birds)
This year is the tenth annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, which Professor Simon Griffith says highlights the important role citizen science projects play in our understanding of changes taking place in our world......»»
Australian footprints are the oldest known evidence of birds from southern regions
Early birds had made it to southern polar environments by 120 million years ago, according to a study published November 15, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Anthony Martin of Emory University, U.S. and colleagues......»»
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.....»»
UAW-GM contract vote too close to call as 7 assembly plants reject deal
A vote count published by the union Wednesday morning showed the deal passing 52 percent to 48 percent. Among production workers, it was losing by 19 votes out of nearly 19,000 tallied......»»
No more unlimited Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups
It looks like Google has decided that WhatsApp backups will soon count towards Google Drive storage. The post No more unlimited Google Drive storage for WhatsApp backups appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp backups on Android are stored o.....»»
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......»»
What"s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows
The tropics are home to more than 75% of all species and are projected to support 50% of the world's human population by mid-century, but little is known about mercury pollution in these life-filled regions......»»
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If you’re looking for a power station, then these Jackery deals are too good to pass up on! The post Save up to $800 on Jackery’s power stations with this AWESOME deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Most of us are lucky to live in count.....»»
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?.....»»
Birds" nests express their unique style and past experiences, study finds
Walking through a town or city, you will encounter buildings with diverse shapes and sizes. These unique styles exist in part because the buildings were constructed by different architects, engineers and builders......»»
How green algae count cell divisions illuminates key step needed for the evolution of multicellular life
An international research team led by James Umen, Ph.D., member, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has made an unexpected discovery of a biased counting mechanism used by the single-celled green alga Chlamydomonas to control cell division. Chlamyd.....»»
Desert birds lay larger eggs when they have more helpers, research shows
White-browed sparrow weavers live in family groups in which only a dominant pair breeds and their grown-up offspring, particularly females, help to feed nestlings......»»
Hummingbirds" unique sideways flutter gets them through small apertures
Most birds that flit through dense, leafy forests have a strategy for maneuvering through tight windows in the vegetation—they bend their wings at the wrist or elbow and barrel through......»»
Connecting with kids who don"t want to engage
Angry Birds, Mario Kart and Animal Crossing are popular digital games that have captured the attention of children the world over. But in a preschool environment, games like these could distract your kids from engaging in the curriculum, unless you h.....»»
Daters want to leave body count stigma in 2023, eharmony says
Dating app eharmony launched its latest Dating Diaries report with interesting trends for 2024. 2024 isn't here quite yet, but daters are already working on their "sexolutions," according to eharmony. The longtime dating app released its latest.....»»
Local adaptation may buffer some birds against climate change
North American song sparrows may be more resilient to climate change thanks to a remarkable adaptation: a stunning range of body sizes found throughout the bird's westernmost range......»»
Q&A: Birds of East Africa—their extraordinary diversity and changing behavior
101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behavior in the region. Its au.....»»
Study shows how bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens
Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu......»»
The hidden costs of buying a 4K TV are way higher than you think
It's a great time to buy a 4K TV. But if you want 4K quality, count on spending a lot more every month......»»
Restoring Cuyamaca"s tree canopy is years away: Some birds may never return
It is a 2.6-mile hike up Lookout Road to reach Cuyamaca Peak from Paso Picacho Campground......»»
Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
They don't know it, but Darwin's finches changed the world. These closely related species—native to the Galapagos Islands—each sport a uniquely shaped beak that matches their preferred diet. Studying these birds helped Charles Darwin develop the.....»»