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Asher Elbein

Articles by Asher Elbein

Sirens of Greek Myth Were Bird-Women, Not Mermaids
Culture

Sirens of Greek Myth Were Bird-Women, Not Mermaids

April 6, 2018 — A new translation of Homer’s Odyssey corrects the record: The Sirens' seductive power lies with their otherworldly, avian knowledge.
This Newly Discovered Dino-Bird Sported Flashy, Iridescent Feathers
Dino-Birds

This Newly Discovered Dino-Bird Sported Flashy, Iridescent Feathers

January 23, 2018 — A Chinese fossil suggests that some feathered dinosaurs flaunted glamorous getups to rival the colorful displays of modern birds.
New Aquatic Dinosaur Find Is a Strange and Startling Avian Hodgepodge
Science

New Aquatic Dinosaur Find Is a Strange and Startling Avian Hodgepodge

December 6, 2017 — A swan-like neck, penguin-like flippers, and a duck-like posture combine to make a bizarre new addition to the world of dinosaurs.
Stretching Their Wings
Flock Together

Stretching Their Wings

September 29, 2017 — Lauren McGough became a falconer as a teenager. Now her compassionate training with Miles, a troubled Golden Eagle, has given him a new life.
How Hurricane Harvey Affected Birds and Their Habitats in Texas
Conservation

How Hurricane Harvey Affected Birds and Their Habitats in Texas

September 25, 2017 — While some areas vital to birds saw damage, the endangered Attwater's Prairie Chicken was dealt the biggest blow.
See an Ancient Baby Bird Beautifully Encased in Amber
Science

See an Ancient Baby Bird Beautifully Encased in Amber

June 12, 2017 — The remarkably preserved fledgling, a member of the extinct enantiornithine group, provides new clues into the lives of Mesozoic birds.
How Lasers Are Revealing Hidden Evolutionary Clues in Ancient Bird Fossils
Science

How Lasers Are Revealing Hidden Evolutionary Clues in Ancient Bird Fossils

January 31, 2017 — Using a special lighting technique, researchers have already made several surprising discoveries about one early species of feathered dinosaur.