Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: ...

Bad luck, early birds: Science says that night owls may be smarter...on average. Our bodies all run on an internal clock, which is dictated by both our genetics and our environment. And because of ...

This Christmas Bird Count, we salute the fabulous, underappreciated, common species. Here's to you, house sparrow.

From crosswords to conservation, enjoy a recap of the Times birding project. By The New York Times Starting in the spring, we invited readers to gather observations about the birds around them and ...

After theorizing on the fossilized bird’s cause of death, the paleontologists decided on the new species’ name: Chromeornis ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Leaders from the most important science centers in the world converge on Charlotte for their annual conference next month. Participants in the event — from places like NASA, the Smithsonian and the ...

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It’s the Mad Max dream of a bird’s nest: A menacing composite of metal, clay, twig and plastic. Spotted in a sugar maple tree in Antwerp, Belgium, the gnarly architecture brims with at least 1,500 ...

Birds fly in a V formation to save energy. The bird in front creates lift for those behind. This teamwork makes long flights ...

The lights in the auditorium darken. The cacophony of voices subsides. The enormous screen comes to life, displaying a satellite image of Australia and the scattering of islands directly to the north.