Science

August 09, 2016 — A new study finds that inbred birds seem to be less musically talented than outbred ones, possibly hurting their chances of mating.

August 04, 2016 — Extreme fossil hunting on the icy outcrops at the bottom of the world.

July 29, 2016 — New research shows that Swainson's Thrushes use a "genetic map" to pick their migration routes.

July 28, 2016 — A dedicated Osprey fan base is collecting valuable ecological data across Connecticut.

July 27, 2016 — Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.

July 27, 2016 — Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.

July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.

July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.

July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.

July 14, 2016 — Scientists may have found a surprising parallel between bird and dinosaur sounds.