Aided by RNA origami, the Heidelberg synthetic biologist and her team succeeded in creating an essential structural component of synthetic cells -- an artificial cytoskeleton.

Droog follows another bird, Crew-9's plush baby falcon, "Aurora." Crew-2 in 2021 launched with "GuinGuin," a baby penguin doll. McClain and her crewmates opted for an origami crane for what it ...

The radical otherness of birds is integral to their beauty and their value. They are always among us but never of us. They’re the other world-dominating animals that evolution has produced ...

Button quails sometimes join true quail flocks but are homely animals, occasionally traveling in pairs. This species also has an interesting gender dynamic. Females are stronger and build nests while ...

The guard call of sandhill cranes rings through Steuben County skies as the recently frozen world returns to life.

Mar. 18, 2025 — New active ingredients such as antibodies are usually tested individually in laboratory animals. Researchers have now developed a technology that can be used to test around 25 ...

The Andes—an awe-inspiring mountain range stretching across South America—is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including some of the most remarkable high-altitude birds. With their unique ...

though we strongly do not recommend buying baby birds. If you find them in the wild, it is best to bring them to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) or call the Agriculture ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community ...

Eagles feed on fish, smaller birds, waterfowl, small mammals, rodents, and reptiles. They can sometimes delight in animals as big as deer or pigs! Eagles do not chew their food. They either swallow it ...

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