The natural marvels, which do everything from enabling acrobatic flight to insulating against Antarctic cold, continue to ...

"[It] provides evidence that Archaeopteryx was using its feathered wings for flying." The presence of tertial feathers placed Archaeopteryx more accurately on the evolutionary tree among winged ...

Scientists noted that the fossil showed the presence of specialized feathers called tertials on both wings. The tertials are attached to the humerus bone in the upper arm and are also the ...

Most modern birds solved this issue by evolving shorter appendages to accompany their tertial feathers. But even though ...

Dreams has appointed Sarah Morgan as general manager for its Feather & Black luxury bed brand. With extensive experience in merchandising, buying and brand development in the fashion, furniture and ...

Still looking to learn from winged animals, a team of researchers from Princeton University is exploring how feather-like flaps on aircraft wings could improve stability and maneuverability.

For the many wondrous things humans can do, we can't fly on our own. But if we could, how big would our wings be? Of course, the answer depends on the person's size. But someone who's about 155 ...

It's easier than you might think to give your feathered friends a snack bar in your backyard. You can make a DIY bird feeder from almost anything - from an antique teacup to that empty wine or ...

and being described as “rats with wings.” What do you think of this popular conception of the bird? "We have gulls that feed on anything you put in front of them. Short of poison, they'll thrive." ...