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BIRDS
Scientists figure out why there are so many colorful birds in the tropics and how these colors spread over time
A blue-headed sunbird in the Albertine Rift: an example of a tropical bird with iridescent, colorful feathers. Credit: John Bates,…
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Scientists worry the U.S. may be missing bird flu cases in farm workers : Shots
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from highly pathogenic…
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Bay Area scientists use game-changing technology to help birds amid climate change
SAN FRANCISCO BAY — Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while…
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BIRDS
50 years ago, scientists wondered how birds find their way home
A world concealed from man but known to birds — Science News, April 13, 1974 What subtle sensory cues enable…
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FISH
Fish songs: Scientists race to capture ocean soundscapes before they’re drowned out
The sounds fish make are poorly understood, but advances in passive acoustic listening could pave the way for understanding and…
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BIRDS
Ottawa announces $3M in funding for citizen scientists to help check on the birds
On Wednesday, Ottawa announced $3 million to support citizen science and open data collection to better track the biodiversity crisis.…
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Feathers from deceased birds help scientists understand new threat to avian populations
A working turbine at a wind energy facility in Northern California. Credit: Todd Katzner As concerns over the world’s declining…
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CATS
Scientists Confirm Many Cats Play Fetch : ScienceAlert
Cats have a reputation for being aloof (some may even say lazy) – but our new research has found they…
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