Qi was able to show that another chemical messenger called acetylcholine can trigger dopamine release in the bird’s brain ...

Whether they’re opening for takeoff, spreading wide for a lazy soar or flapping to brake for landing, bird wings make flying ...

Scientists have successfully genetically modified chickens to make their feathers resemble those of dinosaurs. This study is ...

Explore the fascinating world of dinosaur feathers and their evolution through groundbreaking research on chicken embryos.

In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and ...

Feathers may have started as simple filaments in ancient dinosaurs, but a team of Swiss researchers is digging deep into the ...

Understanding these genetic interactions is crucial for unraveling how morphological novelties like proto-feathers emerged ...

They can’t walk on land, so if you see a grebe on land or the beach, something is wrong. They are not supposed to be there,” Masvidal said.

A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can preserve delicate tissue structures in unprecedented detail, offering new insights ...

Scientists at Chester Zoo are testing a "tail-tagging" technique to help reintroduce a rare species into the wild. Last week, ...

Aptly named, Storm the wedge-tailed eagle has been released back into the wild more than a year after being injured in wild ...

A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can ...