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The early bird dance club business is booming

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It’s a New York edition of “Make Me Smart”! Marketplace’s Kristin Schwab joins Kimberly in the NYC bureau to discuss a growing trend in the city that never sleeps: Nightlife is winding down a lot earlier these days, and that might be good…

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Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus

The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing and getting more opportunities to adapt to humans. Experts are worried that it could soon become transmissible.

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

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Researchers found blood-lead levels in sparrows were a predictable indicator of blood-lead levels in children – showing how humans and nature are inextricably linked.

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Soaring birds use their lungs to modify mechanics of flight

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An air-filled sac within the birds' lungs is believed to increase the force the birds use to power flight muscles while soaring.

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No bird flu case in Bengal now, team formed to evaluate situation: Official

KOLKATA: West Bengal currently has no bird flu case and the state government has formed a team to evaluate the evaluation in the state, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Cocaine trafficking threatens critical bird habitats

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In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study.

Bird Flu Is Found In Wastewater Test Samples

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Harris County health officials say evidence of bird flu is now detectable in wastewater samples that encompass nine Texas cities including Houston. Officials say H5N1 was detected in the wastewater by the Texas Epidemic Public Health…

Polyandrous birds evolve faster than monogamous ones, new study finds

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New research led by the University of Bath's Milner Centre for Evolution shows that shorebird species where females breed with multiple males in each season evolve significantly faster than monogamous species. Their findings suggest that…

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Vandal caught on video ripping American flag for fallen cops, flipping the bird

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A woman was caught on camera in broad daylight vandalizing an American flag honoring fallen Denver police officers before flipping the bird at the surveillance camera.

What’s the deal with Erosion Birds?

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The Erosion Bird aka Opium Bird is a large, AI-generated, bird-like creature typically depicted on a snowy mountain. The image has also been known as Meme from 2027 or 2027 Bird.

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Millions of Altered Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Birds

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Ten million mosquitoes have been released over the Hawaiian island of Maui at a rate of 250,000 per week. Believe it or not, this isn't an effort to deter tourists, but rather one to save endangered birds. Many Hawaiian honeycreepers are…

WHO confirms bird flu case in Indian child

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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the… Continue reading WHO confirms bird flu case in Indian child

WHO confirms first human case of bird flu in India since 2019

NEW DELHI: A four-year-old boy in West Bengal was infected by the H9N2 strain of the bird flu virus, confirmed the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday. This is the first case of H9N2 or bird flu in India since 2019.

An air-filled sac within birds' lungs is believed to modify mechanics of flight while soaring

phys.org

Soaring birds—like osprey, eagles, falcons, even vultures—can stay aloft in the air seemingly forever, rarely flapping their wings. They glide along rising air currents in a way that has fascinated humans and scientists for centuries.

30 Minutes With Monster Hunter Wilds: Bird Watching, Bear Bombing, And Cheesy Meat

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It’s been six years since Monster Hunter: World showed what the beloved action series could accomplish when it made the jump from Nintendo’s consoles back to more powerful hardware. As fun as 2021's Monster Hunter Rise was, it was built…

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Who do you call for injured birds in UK? What to do with one

The RSPB and RSPCA have outlined who you should call if you find an injured bird and what to do if you find one near you.

Who do you call for injured birds in UK? What to do with one

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The RSPB and RSPCA have outlined who you should call if you find an injured bird and what to do if you find one near you.

Who do you call for injured birds in UK? What to do with one

The RSPB and RSPCA have outlined who you should call if you find an injured bird and what to do if you find one near you.