Tech

May 11, 2018 — It took a dedicated birder to convince pharma giant Eli Lilly to use a synthetic compound instead of horseshoe crab blood in a mandatory medical test. Now, he hopes the rest of industry will follow.

March 23, 2018 — Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist? 

March 16, 2018 — So you can get your birding fill, even when you can't get outside.

November 7, 2017 — The virtual assistant can now access more than 2,000 birds sounds from the Audubon library—as long as you say the magic words.

October 24, 2017 — Gail Patricelli is one of a few researchers using robotic birds to study avian courtship. Her current work focuses on the Greater Sage-Grouse.

September 22, 2017 — Weather maps are essential for researchers shadowing birds on the move. Pairing radar with eBird data will take migration tracking to the next level.

September 15, 2017 — Created by a software designer with help from ornithologists, NestStory brings collecting bird data into the digital age

September 11, 2017 — Can sounds warn avians to slow down and avoid dangerous collisions? A lab study using 'pink noise' shows promise.

July 7, 2017 — CRISPR, a new gene-editing technology, has the potential to help scientists combat invasive predators. But is tinkering with nature worth the risk?

June 16, 2017 — Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding—but equipment can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.