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FLIGHT ABILITY IN BIRDS
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Although this bird has not yet taken flight...'-Life Lessons on hidden potential, patience, inner strength, and why greatness often remains silent before it risesAn ancient Chinese saying reveals the depths of untapped potential. It suggests that a bird that remains grounded will one day soar beyond ...- In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....
- Urban wildlife study finds birds may distinguish between male and female humansUrban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...
- The Snake That “Flies” Without WingsFlying snakes, belonging to the Chrysopelea genus, exhibit remarkable gliding abilities, covering distances over ten yards by flattening th...
- Something Strange Happens to Birds When They Live on IslandsIsland birds display unique adaptations, known as island syndrome, with scientists noting changes in reproduction, flight ability, and beha...
- Scientists Found a 150-Million-Year-Old Fossil With Wings Spread… What It Revealed Was UnexpectedA remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil offers fresh clues about early bird flight. This ancient creature, a link between dinosaurs and birds, sh...
- The Real Reason Why Birds Form A 'V' In The Sky May Be More Precise Than It looksMigratory birds in V-formations master aerodynamic principles, using air currents from leading birds to conserve energy. Research reveals p...
- This Tiny Bird Can Fly for Up to 10 Months Without Touching the GroundCommon swifts, small brown birds, undertake astonishing journeys. They fly for nearly a year, feeding, drinking, and sleeping on the wing. ...
- Can your pet do Math? Science says some animals might be quietly crunching numbersA growing body of research suggests that animals—from frogs to crows—can perform primitive math through a system called the Approximate Num...
- Ahmedabad plane crash: How are pilots taught to deal with mid-air emergencies? Check training, protocolsIn the aftermath of the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed all 242 people aboard Air India Flight AI171, attention has turned to how pilots ...
- Scientists discover Archaeopteryx fossil that sheds light on the first flightA remarkable Archaeopteryx fossil, the most complete ever found, is revealing secrets of early flight. Discovered in Germany and now at Chi...
- How did birds start flying? Scientists find answers through feathered dinosaur fossilA "beautifully preserved" Chicago Archaeopteryx specimen has hinted towards details that helped birds flying. The latest study holds major ...
- Visiting city wetlandsVisiting this water-skimmed expanse is a delightful immersion into a hidden world bursting and bustling with life and natural beauty. As yo...
- From crisis to hope: Against all odds, Maine's Puffin bird colonies are overcoming climate change impactAtlantic puffins, a unique bird species found on remote islands off the coast of Maine, have rebounded this year after a disastrous 2021. D...
- Animal intelligence developed from 5 mutations in brain evolutionEach change was a major transitional point in the history of life that changed what types of intelligence could evolve.
- Can relocation plans for pigeons really fly?Other cities with similar issues with pigeons, such as London, have resorted to more hawkish methods such as regular patrols by trained pre...
- Feathered dinosaurs were even fluffier than believed: StudyLondon, Nov 29 (IANS) Scientists have found that the feathered species of dinosaurs that are believed to have roamed the surface of the ear...
- Shape of bird egg related to flight abilityNew York, June 23 (IANS) In what could perhaps crack the long-term mystery behind the astonishing variety of bird egg shapes, an internatio...
- Brazilian free-tailed bat fastest flying mammalNew York, Nov 10 (IANS) With up to 161 km per hour, the Brazilian free-tailed bat can achieve flight speeds faster than those previously do...
- Migrating birds travel faster in spring: StudyMigrating birds fly faster and put more effort into staying on course in spring than in fall, racing to arrive to their breeding grounds as...
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