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You can bid for Twitter’s bird statue right now

Twitter is auctioning off a bunch of stuff from its headquarters in San Francisco, including a statue of its iconic bird motif......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJan 18th, 2023

Tawny owl"s pale gray color linked to vital functions ensuring survival in extreme conditions

A recent genetic discovery has revealed that the pale gray plumage of the tawny owl is linked to crucial functions that aid the bird's survival in cold environments. As global temperatures rise, dark brown plumage is likely to become more common in t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

New study suggests birds began diversifying long before dinosaurs went extinct

A multi-institutional, international team of evolutionary biologists, genetics specialists and phylogenomicists has found evidence that bird species began diversifying long before the dinosaurs went extinct......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them

Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

What it"s like counting 528,000 albatross nests on Midway islands

Nancy Caruso sat on an island in the North Pacific Ocean just inches from an albatross and watched as the large black-and-white sea bird with a 12-foot wingspan added grass to its nest to cover up a precious 4-inch white egg......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

A baby boom of African penguin chicks hatches at a San Francisco science museum

A bounty of 10 African penguin chicks has hatched in just over a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered bird......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Why drivers in Scotland are crashing because of bad Apple Maps data

Drivers in Scotland keep crashing because Apple Maps has not been updated properly. Here's how to make sure a map change gets done.Car stuck after following GPS maps in Edinburgh (Source: "Kiddy" on Twitter/XApple Maps is no longer the mess it was wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers premium features without the need for cumbersome wires

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers HD+ video, noise-canceling audio, and support for Bird's Eye View without the need for a wired connection......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

A Filipino fruit dove reveals its secrets

In May 1953, Filipino ornithologist D. S. Rabor collected a single female fruit dove on the forested slopes of an active volcano on the Philippine island of Negros. The small apple-green bird, which had yellow edgings on its wings and prominent circl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

5 underrated 2023 TV shows you need to watch in 2024

Our five underrated 2023 TV shows from top streaming services range from Mrs. Davis to Black Bird, and are so good that they're still worth watching in 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Apple is putting a giant Vision Pro on top of the cube for launch [Gallery]

Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic ove.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Asian fishing cats caught snacking on chicks from tree-top nests

South Asian fishing cats were observed raiding bird nests in tall trees for the first time. This rare and highly unusual behavior was caught on motion cameras set up in tree canopies across northeast Bangladesh to survey bird colonies. Scientists hop.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Scientists pinpoint growth of brain"s cerebellum as key to evolution of bird flight

Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an enduring question in biology: How did the brains of birds evolve to enable them to fly?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Expert explains why North American bird populations are declining

According to recent data, bird populations in North America have declined by approximately 2.9 billion birds, a loss of more than one in four birds since 1970. Experts say this bird loss will continue to grow unless changes are made in our daily live.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

The 6 best smart bird feeders for your yard in 2024

Enhance your birdwatching skills with these smart bird feeders for your home......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

The 6 Best Smart Bird Feeders for Your Yard in 2024

Enhance your birdwatching skills with these smart bird feeders for your home......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Microsoft cancels Blizzard survival game, lays off 1,900

Job cuts hit Xbox, ZeniMax businesses, too, reports say. Enlarge / Blizzard shared this image teasing a now-cancelled game in 2022. (credit: Blizzard Entertainment/Twitter) The survival game that Blizzard announced it.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Mismatched timing: How climate change challenges bird migration

How does climate change affect the migration routes of birds? Mainly negatively, according to a new study from Yali Si from the CML at Leiden University......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

West Nile virus emergence and spread in Europe positively associated with agricultural activities

The spread of West Nile virus in Europe is strongly linked to agricultural activities, urbanization, and bird migration, according to a modeling study published January 25, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Lu Lu from the University.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

iPhone 15"s Ceramic Shield survives bird attack in new ad

Apple's latest ad is "Swoop," a 30-second spot promoting the durability of the iPhone 15 because of its Ceramic Shield glass covering.Still from Apple's new "Swoop" adLike a stylized remake of Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," the.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Twitter / X: You can now use Face ID, Touch ID to sign in. Here’s how.

iOS users can set up Face ID or Touch ID login for the X app on their device following these steps. Sick of always manually typing in your password on Elon Musk's X? Do multiple people in your household use your devices so things like password.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024