Birds of a Feather May Stick Together, but This Bird’s ...
Known as “Ugly Foot” or “Hobbit Foot,” researchers say the feathered specimen offers long-sought clues to the evolutionary […]
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Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade by CHARLES ...
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts. Published: February 12, […]
Everywhere in the Animal Kingdom, Followers of the Milky Way ...
As scientists learn more about milk’s evolution and compositional variations, they are redefining what used to be a […]
Plane Crossing a Crescent Moon
No, this is not a good way to get to the Moon. What is pictured is a chance […]
Ancient European Stone Monuments Said to Originate in Northwest France ...
Research on Stone Age tombs throughout Europe offers a new answer to an old debate on where and […]
Think You’ve Gained Weight This Winter? Check Out These Squirrels ...
Some species pack increase their size by more than 50 percent as temperatures cool. Published: February 11, 2019 […]
Venus Unveiled
What does Venus look like beneath its thick clouds? These clouds keep the planet’s surface hidden from even […]
A Rare Bird Indeed: Half Male, Half Female by KAREN ...
In a backyard in Erie, Pa., an unusual cardinal has appeared, displaying both male and female traits. Scientists […]
A Young Island on Earth May Reveal Clues to How ...
NASA has closely studied the island, created four years ago by a volcanic eruption in the Pacific. Recently, […]
Comet Iwamoto and the Sombrero Galaxy
Comet Iwamoto (C/2018 Y1), shows off a pretty, greenish coma at the upper left in this telescopic field […]