A new computational program, MicroFinder, enables faster and more accurate assembly of bird genomes. Improved genome ...

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Wrens on Scottish islands are double the size of their mainland counterparts and on their way to becoming a new species.

The bird retina is one of the most energetically expensive tissues in the animal kingdom, yet it doesn’t use the energy advantage of oxygen. New research finally explains how this is possible.

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A new study of British wrens has provided new insights into the inner workings of "island syndromes," according to research ...

Humans can only see less than 1% of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here’s why evolution may have intentionally hidden ...

It’s happening! Spring migration is peaking as birds race from their southern wintering grounds to their breeding grounds in the north. And although it’s always a good time to watch birds, now is the ...

Changes in non-coding DNA sequences make all the difference.

Author Susan Hanafee speaks to the evolution of the character Leslie Elliott, who goes on a truth-seeking adventure set in ...

Nature is full of different rivals and enemies. These conflicts often result in unique ways for animals to fight one another.