Science

August 10, 2018 — Last year the agency revoked a proposed ban on chlorpyrifos, which causes brain damage, against the recommendation of its own science.

August 07, 2018 — That's right, many chicks produce a portable case for their poop. Here are some possible reasons why.

July 25, 2018 — New fossils show that the Spectacled Cormorant, an enormous bird once native to Japan, had a much wider range than anyone thought.

July 23, 2018 — New research shows that American Crows will occasionally interact with the dead—including engaging in necrophilia.

July 13, 2018 — A photographer in Minnesota recently captured an adorable shot of a Common Merganser followed by dozens of fuzzy babies.

July 12, 2018 — Four nights after the first attack, the owl returned to Steve and Rachel’s nest despite the recent addition of lights as a deterrent.

July 12, 2018 — There is a dazzling diversity of the tiny birds in the Americas, but recent discoveries trace their evolution back to Europe—where today there are no nectar-feeding species.

June 26, 2018 — By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.

June 22, 2018 — A new study finds that nest type plays a big role in how long young birds can live at home.

June 14, 2018 — The glittering, colorful feathers on the throats of male hummingbirds help them attract mates and defend territory. Here's how they work, up-close.