News

The EPA Takes Carbon Emissions Into Its Own Hands
June 19, 2015 — An overhaul on truck efficiency, a court victory, and a proposed aviation rule are the latest developments in Obama’s plan to fight climate change.
Climate Solutions
Pope Francis Takes on Climate Change
June 18, 2015 — The Catholic leader urges his followers—and all humans—to acknowledge and fight global warming.
Faith & Climate
How to Make a Bird-Friendly Sanctuary
June 17, 2015 — Create a native plant garden for birds at your place of worship.
Native Plants
Jurassic World's Dinosaurs Roar to Life, Thanks to Bird Calls
June 16, 2015 — The Velociraptor's creepy hiss is actually a chittery penguin. Listen to the bird calls that became dino voices.
How Malaria Hurts Birds
June 16, 2015 — Birds have their own strain of the disease—and it could be hurting them in ways we’re just beginning to understand.
Desperate Housewives: The Bird Version
June 16, 2015 — When a male Great Tit snoozes, its sperm loses.
Birds in the News
Cracking the Code on Egg Coloration
June 15, 2015 — Just two pigments account for the remarkable spectrum of bird eggshell hue and patterns.
Science
Against the ‘Bird Killer Amendment’
June 12, 2015 — Everything you need to know about the latest assault on keeping birds alive.
Behind the Scenes of the World’s Largest Bird Wing Collection
June 12, 2015 — One wing at a time, a Seattle museum builds a record of avian biodiversity.
Photos
Adapt, Adapt, Adapt
June 11, 2015 — The American Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit reveals the power of natural selection.
Culture