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Watch How Hummingbird Hackers Keep Up With Their Quick, Tiny Subjects
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
March 21, 2019 —
Veterinarian Yasuhiro Tuskamoto has a flock of 500 Ostriches—and, in their huge eggs, a way to fight infectious diseases.
How a Hunting Raptor Could Teach Us to Tune Out Distractions
March 21, 2019 —
To treat human disorders like ADHD, neuroscientist Shreesh Mysore has unlocked the key to the Barn Owl’s extraordinary focus.
How a Common Street Bird Could Coach Doctors Against a Bad Diagnosis
March 21, 2019 —
Psychologist Edward Wasserman’s work with pigeon perception may lead to new strategies for detecting cancer and heart disease.
The Surprising Connection Between Birds, Facebook, and Other Social Networks
December 17, 2018 —
Common songbirds in Britain’s Wytham Woods are providing an unprecedented window into avian affairs—and maybe even our own.
From Sea to Tree, Scientists Are Tracking Marbled Murrelets With Rising Precision
September 27, 2018 —
A network of experts in Oregon seeks to uncover the secrets of a threatened, enigmatic seabird.
Inside the Biomedical Revolution to Save Horseshoe Crabs and the Shorebirds That Need Them
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.
Ten of the Best Podcasts About Birds
March 16, 2018 —
So you can get your birding fill, even when you can't get outside.
Amazon’s Alexa Is Ready to Help You Learn Bird Calls
November 07, 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.
