With its dark plumage, sudden white flashes, and nomadic habits, Australia’s black swan continues to challenge expectations, ...

We've all seen a robin in our garden, and there's a simple method you can use to attract more to your outdoor space ...

Rangolis using fresh flowers and betel leaves never go out of fashion. It only adds beauty and festive charm. The national ...

Most amateurs don't know how to hit an intentional draw or fade with the driver. They try to hit every ball dead straight, ...

But make sure you place feed close to the ground, such as a low table, or even directly on the soil: “Believe it or not, where you position a robins’ feast really matters. Robins prefer to forage ...

As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken ...

MinuteEarth, which has 3.23 million subscribers, explains that all of these feathers are real bird feathers, and there are no fakes. These are inexpensive feathers sold at craft stores, but they are ...

Adult male magnificent riflebirds have ultrablack feathers covering most of their bodies. Paul Maury / Cornell Lab of Ornithology The magnificent riflebird has a striking appearance. Adult males of ...

A Cornell University team has created the darkest fabric ever made, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the magnificent riflebird. By combining polydopamine dye with plasma-etched nanostructures, ...

Inspired by the feathers of a bird species whose plumage absorbs nearly all light, researchers at Cornell University have created a fabric that does the same. Their new material reflects only 0.13% of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There is black, and then there is ultrablack. The shade defined as a ...

Birds and their droppings can carry diseases that spread to humans, like bird flu and psittacosis. To lower the risk of infection, wash your hands with soap and water after touching birds or bird ...