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Released: 3-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT
The Eyes of Birds
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Terry Tempest Williams speak at a local event. I don’t remember many details of her talk, but I do remember her passion, her commitment, and her dedication to being a voice for the environment. Her book, Finding Beauty in a Broken World has been a guidepost for me as a science writer and writing instructor.

Released: 21-Aug-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Birds have accents, too: Researchers find cultural change in the dialects of parrots over 22-year period
University of Pittsburgh

While distinct languages and dialects are common to human societies, most people are unaware that other species may similarly have culturally significant dialects.

Newswise: Glossy black-cockatoos prefer the fruits of ancient rocks
Released: 8-Aug-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Glossy black-cockatoos prefer the fruits of ancient rocks
University of Adelaide

New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils.

Newswise: Red-Crowned Crane, One of the Largest and Most Threatened Crane Species in the World, Debuts at the Bronx Zoo
Released: 8-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Red-Crowned Crane, One of the Largest and Most Threatened Crane Species in the World, Debuts at the Bronx Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society

A red-crowned crane chick, one of the largest and most threatened crane species in the world, is debuting at the Bronx Zoo.

Newswise: How feeding birds may be polluting local environments
Released: 7-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
How feeding birds may be polluting local environments
Northern Arizona University

New research shows that backyard bird feeders, although done with the best of intentions, is changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment.

Released: 7-Aug-2024 4:05 AM EDT
Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds
University of Bristol

The pterosaur likely used all four limbs to propel itself in the air, as seen in bats today, researchers have found.

Newswise: Using AI, CIPHER bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains
Released: 23-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Using AI, CIPHER bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza — commonly known as avian or bird flu — are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.

   
Newswise: The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
Released: 17-Jul-2024 1:05 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
Penn State Health

Word of bird flu infections is raising concerns among epidemiologists. A Penn State Health expert discusses recent developments with H5N1 and why scientists are watching it closely.

Released: 16-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: More Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in US
George Washington University

Five dairy workers in Colorado have tested positive for the bird flu. According to the state department, all five workers are poultry workers at a farm in northeast, Colorado. ...

Released: 10-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Fourth Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in US
George Washington University

A person in Colorado tested positive for the bird flu. This is the fourth case reported in the U.S. Two other cases were reported in Michigan and in Texas. ...

Released: 8-Jul-2024 8:05 AM EDT
An invisible mask? Wearable air curtain, treated to kill viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols
University of Michigan

An air curtain shooting down from the brim of a hard hat can prevent 99.8% of aerosols from reaching a worker’s face. The technology, created by University of Michigan startup Taza Aya, potentially offers a new protection option for workers in industries where respiratory disease transmission is a concern.

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Released: 27-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
The Importance of Birdsong to Farming with Dr. John Quinn
Newswise

Dr. John Quinn is an expert in birdsong and its connection to farming. He’s pioneering new ways to understand how birds communicate and how their songs can benefit agriculture. Join us in this episode as we delve into Dr. Quinn’s insights into birdsong, its impact on farming, and its potential to shape sustainable agricultural practices for the future.

Released: 24-Jun-2024 11:45 AM EDT
From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory are monitoring areas around Hawaii with AI-enabled sensors to better understand the community’s recovery process from the 2023 wildfire and provide new air quality and weather data.

Released: 11-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Specialist and migratory birds at greater risk under climate change
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analysis. The study is the first to examine the long-term effects of climate change on the abundance and diversity of bird groups across the continent as a whole while accounting for additional factors that put birds at risk.

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Released: 13-May-2024 3:30 PM EDT
World's Largest Hummingbird Is Actually Two Species
Cornell University

The Giant Hummingbird of western South America is not one species but two, according to an international group of researchers. The northern population stays in the high Andes year-round while the southern population migrates from sea level up to 14,000 feet for the nonbreeding months. The two species appear identical.



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