Tech

May 18, 2021 — Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist? 

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.

November 7, 2019 — Birds can't lose their hearing. So why do we?

July 19, 2019 — It’s not rocket science, but it does build on the avian ability to see UV lights—with strong results.

July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.

July 9, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.

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.

March 22, 2019 — More scientists are embracing inventive ways to decode the biology and behavior of a unique bird family.

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

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