Despite sustainability pledges, World Cup stadium built on rare wildlife habitat
Today, at 6 p.m. local time in Moscow, the 2018 World Cup will begin with a match between host country Russia and...
Conservationists sound alarm over US House bill that weakens Endangered Species Act
Activists and scientists are concerned over the inclusion of a provision in the National Defense Authorization...
These tiny and adorable vintage campers are made for birds
Vintage camper vans all the rage nowadays — and now even your backyard birds can get in on the action. Marcus...
Ryan Zinke claims wind energy contributes to global warming
Wind turbines kill up to 750,000 birds every year, according to Donald Trump's Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke....
‘Acoustic lighthouses’ could warn birds about wind turbines
Birds and humans don't always co-exist peacefully — each year millions of the small animals fly into buildings,...
Specially structured bird of paradise feathers suck up light like a “black hole”
Scientists have discovered that bird of paradise feathers are physically structured in such a way as to absorb...
‘Firehawk raptors’ are intentionally spreading fires in Australia
When you think of causes of fire in Australia, you might think of lightning or arsonists - but you probably don't...
ZhongAn Tech is developing facial recognition for chickens in China
What if you could stare into the eyes of the organic chicken you'd be eating in a few months? Chinese company ZhongAn...
How scaly dinosaurs turned into feathery birds – new gene study offers clues
Dinosaurs no longer roam the planet - unless you count birds. Recent discoveries have revealed many dinosaurs once...
This human-sized birdhouse for two is perched among the treetops
If you’ve ever wished you could make like a bird and roost in the trees, you’ll love this charming birdhouse-shaped...
Groundbreaking study confirms neonicotinoids are toxic to songbirds
The controversial insecticides known as neonicotinoids don't just harm bees - according to new research conducted...
Dead rabbits found at Iowa wind farm likely used to lure and kill eagles
In a story that may have come two days late, a local landowner-farmer in Delaware County, Iowa was shocked to...
Hundreds of mysterious stone structures discovered near ancient volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
Professor David Kennedy of the University of Oxford just discovered hundreds of mysterious structures near ancient...
Coca-Cola increased its plastic bottle production by a billion in 2016
Coca-Cola increased its global production of single-use, throwaway plastic bottles by one billion in 2016, according...
Praying mantises hunt down and eat small birds, including hummingbirds
We know praying mantises are carnivorous – they’ve been documented consuming frogs, lizards, and snakes. But...
90-million-year-old embryo from ‘exceedingly rare’ Gigantoraptor discovered
Twenty-five years ago, a mysterious egg was discovered. For a good portion of that time, the unknown specimen that...
6 ways to add passive solar features to your home
Looking for a way to reduce that electric bill, lower your carbon footprint, and show off to your neighbors? The...
JFK Airport is opening a $65 million pet terminal
Traveling with pets just got a little bit easier for anyone passing through New York’s John F. Kennedy airport....
Why are birds suddenly falling from the sky in Boston?
In Boston, 47 grackles rained down from the sky above the Dorchester neighborhood last Thursday. 32 of the birds...
NEIGHBIRDS modular nests serve as natural habitats for city birds
One of the best ways to encourage wildlife populations in urban environments is to make natural habitats more prevalent....
A bald eagle serial killer at large in Maryland after 13 birds found dead
Bald eagles are synonymous with America, a symbol of the country’s history and hope. Yet 13 of these majestic...
6 ways to give back this Thanksgiving and beyond
Thanksgiving is a time of plenty, and of appreciation. It's a holiday in which we'll get together with friends...
Compressed-earth bird-watching center in Switzerland celebrates ancient building methods
The rammed earth walls, created by compacting layers of damp earth in a mold, form the center's load-bearing structure....
Europe’s largest living wall unveiled in the UK
Vertical gardens and living roofs have become enormously popular in recent years. In France, for example, all buildings...
9 things you can do to help wild birds this summer
The weather is warming up nicely here in the northern hemisphere, and chances are that most of us are spending...
Javits Center’s massive green roof doubles as an urban bird oasis
Looks like birds of a feather really do flock together -- on the Jacob Javits Center's green roof, that is. The...
HOW TO: Attracting pollinators: Flowers that encourage bees, butterflies, and birds to visit
What is a Pollinator? noun \ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər\ : one that pollinates: as a : an agent (such as an insect)...
San Francisco sea birds dying due to mysterious transparent goop
Scientists are investigating a mysterious slime that’s coating and killing San Francisco sea birds. First seen...
When it comes to storm warnings, look to the birds
Instead of waiting for the tornado siren, human beings might want to look to the birds when it comes to escaping...
Celebrate the holidays with nature-loving traditions from around the world
Although December has become the most commercialized time of year, celebrating the holidays doesn't have to center...