Birds are inextricably linked to feathers, which allow them to fly, keep warm and put on dramatic displays. Feathers, however ...

The referred specimen of the enantiornithine bird Shangyang sp. (IVPP V 26899) was recovered near La-Ma-Dong Village in Jian-Chang County, within the Jiufotang Formation (dated ∼120 Ma). It can be ...

At the moment, the jury’s still out. With such important details still shrouded in mystery, a new review has sought to bring together the latest knowledge about the evolution of feathers to help find ...

The journey of Earth towards a colourful world began with the evolution of vision, which initially developed to distinguish ...

Jurassic bird fossil discovery of a species named Baminornis zhenghensis pushes bird evolution timeline back 20 million years ...

Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, grays and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a ...

Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, greys and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a ...

From the stunning feathers of male peacocks to the vivid blooms of flowers, the story of how Earth became colourful is one of ...

Discover how life on Earth evolved from muted tones to vibrant colours, and how scientists are uncovering the secrets of ...

The clouds, composed of carbon dioxide ice crystals, glow in shades of red, green, and pearlescent hues in the martian ...

Every infectious disease expert advised against letting you or your pet consume raw milk, because bird flu virus has been ...