More than 200 tonnes of jellyfish have accumulated around the cooling-water systems of France’s largest nuclear power station, forcing operators to shut down two reactor units and reduce the output of two
In the world of birds, mating is more than just reproduction—it is a spectacular display of beauty, endurance, and evolutionary strategy. As detailed in The Nature, science writer Matt Ridley’s book Birds,
More
A groundbreaking study by the University of Oxford has revealed that great tits, much like humans, evolve their musical traditions over generations. Based on 100,000 recordings collected over three years from the
More
Many species of birds face a deadly threat: window collisions. They cannot distinguish a clear pane of glass from the open sky, and hummingbirds, among the smallest birds, are particularly at risk.
More
Humans have had relationships with their pets for thousands of years, talking to them, coddling them, and imbuing them with human attributes. But are these animals “thinking,” and do nonhuman animals have
More