At the heart of this innovation are polystyrene (PS) nanospheres, each just 400 nanometers wide—about 250 times thinner than ...

How peacock feathers and butterfly wings have inspired a new generation of earthquake sensors 'Whereas nature has developed these materials over millions of years we are slowly catching up in a ...

In the seven-second clip, the peacock is seen spreading its beautiful feathers and it is a sight to behold. Since being shared, it has accumulated around 13.7 million views and over five lakh likes.

It’s now widely accepted that birds evolved from dinosaurs, but imagine telling that to a 19th-century fossil collector.

Male mandarins have colorful “sails” on each wing. Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage by Robert Clark, published by Chronicle Books 2016 This tail feather comes from a male red bird of ...

The peacock’s dramatic fan of feathers wasn’t about arrogance. It was about assured presence. Likewise, great leaders don’t demand attention through noise; ...

Making a list of birds with a long tail isn’t as straightforward as it seems. For example, the peacock is not on the list.

In an enchanting addition to the vibrant cultural fabric of Moses Lake, the Up Town Art Gallery celebrated its grand opening ...

A peacock’s tail feathers can reach up to six feet long and make up about 60 percent of its body length. Despite these odd proportions, the bird flies just fine, if not very far at a time. 6.

Its head is capped with worn feathers, giving it a bouffant, hair-like effect, culminating in a forward-facing point like a quiff. If this isn’t distinctive enough, the ‘peacock’ part of its name ...

Life Close-up photographs capture feathers' dazzle factor. Heidi and Hans-Jürgen Koch photographed various feathers housed at the Museum of Natural History in Berlin to create these vibrant images ...