Like a crown jewel, a hummingbird nest is one of the great wonders in all of nature. They are so tiny, so perfect. Yet, few ...

Pesticides are the nerve center threat driving hummingbirds away, thinning their insect prey and contaminating nectar. This matters because insects form the protein-rich diet hummingbirds need, so ...

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Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new insights into a fundamental cellular feature and the origins of tissue ...

Each year, thousands of species participate in migration for a variety of reasons: to find more abundant food sources, escape harsh weather conditions, or head to breeding grounds. It is estimated ...

Scientists are increasingly finding examples of female birds with showy, male-like plumage. New research shines light on the benefit of female white-necked jacobins having flashy, colorful plumage ...

Staffing issues have forced the sudden and extended closure of Queensland’s only hospice facility for children, with fears the service won’t reopen as planned in the new year. Hummingbird House in ...