Scientists have successfully genetically modified chickens to make their feathers resemble those of dinosaurs. This study is part of a broader effort to understand how and why feathers evolved.

Peacock feathers, linked to Lord Krishna, are seen as symbols of good luck in Vedic Astrology and Hinduism. They offer protection, attract positivity, wealth, and mental clarity. Remedies include ...

Male mandarins have colorful “sails” on each wing. Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage by Robert Clark, published by Chronicle Books 2016 This tail feather comes from a male red bird of ...

New Two-Step Flu Vaccine Strategy Shows Promise in Pig Model Aug. 9, 2024 — A new, two-step flu vaccination strategy that pairs intramuscular injection of a viral vectored flu vaccine with nasal ...

Eder O. Barbosa, Mercoaves, Brazil, and colleagues at Mercoaves, Aviagen America Latina and São Paulo University, Brazil, assessed the effects of male cloacal feather trimming on the reproductive ...

The joy of Palma’s burgeoning restaurant scene is the sensational choice and diversity on offer. Jogging alongside ...

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Fluorescent pigments have been discovered in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, visible only under ultraviolet light. These pigments vary within the population ...

In February 2024, dairy farmers in Texas began noticing their cows were producing less milk and that the milk was discoloured ...

Feather fossils are rarely found in three dimensions and are even more rarely found in mineralized form. Credit: Edoardo Terranova. Valentina Rossi first saw the 30,000-year-old griffon vulture as ...

But there's more to bird flight than strong wings and hollow bones. One secret lies in their covert feathers—layers of small feathers that cover the wing’s base and shift during tricky ...

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a role-playing action game developed by Chinese firm Leenzee, announced its first offline demo session in Beijing will be held May 3 to 5. Additional demo events will take ...