A new material replicates the structure responsible for the blue feathers of eastern bluebirds and other songbirds. It could be used in batteries or filtration.

The discovery of a dinosaur fossil included a rare find: evidence of the last meal it ever ate.

A new way to deal with ice buildup on airplanes, drones, and wind turbines comes from researchers investigation into penguin feathers.

Some female hummingbirds have evolved to look like males. A new study shows it's a way to keep passionate males at bay and spend more time at feeders.

"We knew that hummingbirds were colorful, but we never imagined that they would rival all the rest of the birds combined," says ornithologist Richard Prum.

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