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City birds across Europe flee from women sooner than men, and researchers can't explain why. The mysterious behavior appeared in 37 species, suggesting birds can somehow tell humans apart by sex.
German researchers discovered that pigeons use iron-rich immune cells in their livers to sense Earth's magnetic field, finally solving a decades-old puzzle about how birds navigate thousands of miles with pinpoint accuracy.
South Australia is training 50 volunteer bird watchers to become frontline defenders against bird flu, turning passionate hobbyists into vital disease detectors. The program harnesses citizen scientists who already spend hours observing wildlife to help protect both wild birds and commercial poultry.
A Shazam-style app that identifies birds by sight or sound has been downloaded 42 million times, with young people leading a surprising birding boom. The technology is making what was once seen as an exclusive hobby accessible to everyone.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
New research shows human noise is harming bird reproduction and survival across 160 species worldwide. The good news? Scientists say we already have the tools to reverse the damage.
New research reveals how birds outlived T. rex and other mighty dinosaurs 66 million years ago. A few key traits helped our feathered friends survive Earth's worst extinction event.
Australian researchers have successfully taught critically endangered regent honeyeaters their forgotten song using wild-born "tutors." The restored melody could save the species from extinction by helping zoo-bred birds find mates in the wild.
Scientists solved a 200-year mystery about how birds have such incredible vision despite lacking blood vessels in their eyes. The answer reveals nature's surprising backup plan when the usual rules don't apply.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
New research from Hungary reveals city birds are changing their songs to be heard over urban noise. Some robins and other species are singing at higher frequencies to compete with traffic sounds.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
A Dallas biotech company has successfully grown baby chicks in transparent 3D-printed artificial eggs, marking a breakthrough that could help resurrect extinct bird species like the dodo. The technology also shows promise for advancing organ transplant research and understanding how life develops.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
What scientists thought was one Amazonian bird species turned out to be five distinct species, including two brand new to science. Researchers used artificial intelligence and vocal analysis to uncover hidden biodiversity in Earth's richest rainforest.
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