Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ...

CT scans, UV light, and careful prep work uncovered feathers that may have given the ancient dinosaur liftoff.

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

With a head whiter than the clouds veiling the faint blue sky, a bald eagle pursued an egret in an aerial-ballet chase.

A children’s book that tells the story of Flaco, living as a wild owl in Central Park, and reveals the deeper meaning of what ...

A fascinating new book explains how important nature's sounds truly are and shines a light on the transformative power of ...

"Particularly in building new homes, we believe that small changes such as mandating the use of native plants and shrubs and ...

More acorns means more ticks, a Connecticut research team has discovered, but that's not a relationship that can be exploited ...

While Alton welcomes visitors year-round, spring offers that sweet spot of pleasant temperatures, blooming landscapes, and fewer tourists than the peak summer season. April and May typically provide ...

Experts say this summer may see a spike in tick-borne diseases in Connecticut due to a higher acorn production which leads to ...

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