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

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

Marina Henke: With insects, wings diversify even more. That’s because when you're really tiny, the viscosity of the air ...

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

The natural marvels, which do everything from enabling acrobatic flight to insulating against Antarctic cold, continue to ...

For the average peacock, flying only makes up 0.12% of their daily activity. Unlike most flying birds, they don’t use their wings to migrate or swoop down on prey. Instead, flight is a secondary means ...

In the animal kingdom, finding a mate isn’t simply about swiping right or sending a charming text message. Wild animals have evolved some of the most elaborate, bizarre, and downright spectacular ...

Those dangling wing tails rank among such evolution-was-drunk novelties as the narwhal’s single unicorn tusk or the peacock’s giant feather train.

This bird is the national bird of the United States and soars over American skies with piercing eyes and powerful wings. And also they are considered as symbols of freedom and strength. Peacock is ...

This is similar to how soap bubbles and butterfly wings produce their colors. Electron microscopy has revealed that peacock feathers contain nanoscale crystal-like structures arranged in precise ...

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 ...

Peacock feathers, linked to Lord Krishna, are seen as symbols of good luck in Vedic Astrology and Hinduism. They offer protection, attract positivity, wealth, and mental clarity. Remedies include ...