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How New Technology Is Making Wind Farms Safer for Birds

By Molly Bennet
May 18, 2021 — Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist? 
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Can Painting Wind Turbine Blades Black Really Save Birds?

By Neel Dhanesha
September 18, 2020 — A new study outlines a solution to the problem of wind turbine collisions. Experts say it’s promising, but they’re not sold just yet.
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How Chickens Could Inspire New Treatments for Deafness

By Brent Crane
November 07, 2019 — Birds can't lose their hearing. So why do we?
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A Simple Technology Could Help Stop Birds From Colliding With Power Lines

By Jessica Leber
July 19, 2019 — It’s not rocket science, but it does build on the avian ability to see UV lights—with strong results.
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Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line

By Jillian Mock
July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
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Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game

By Steve Rousseau
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
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Cryptic Seabirds Can Hide From This Scientist, But Not From Her Spy Network

By Alisa Opar
March 25, 2019 — Acoustic monitoring combined with powerful machine learning is giving researchers new insights into the elusive Ashy Storm-Petrel. It's just one way that artificial intelligence can tackle pressing conservation challenges.
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Watch How Hummingbird Hackers Keep Up With Their Quick, Tiny Subjects

By Jessica Leber
March 22, 2019 — More scientists are embracing inventive ways to decode the biology and behavior of a unique bird family.
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How the Biggest Birds on Earth Could Help Fend Off Epidemics

By Gabi Serrato Marks
March 21, 2019 — Veterinarian Yasuhiro Tuskamoto has a flock of 500 Ostriches—and, in their huge eggs, a way to fight infectious diseases.
Medical Mysteries

How a Hunting Raptor Could Teach Us to Tune Out Distractions

By Knvul Sheikh
March 21, 2019 — To treat human disorders like ADHD, neuroscientist Shreesh Mysore has unlocked the key to the Barn Owl’s extraordinary focus.