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Bird Strikes Mid-flight Are More Common Than You Think—Here's What Pilots Want You to Know

Pilots often encounter birds in the air, leading to near-misses or occasional collisions.

How a remote camera with a sound trigger captured the Artemis II launch - and startled birds

A remote camera captured NASA’s Artemis II rocket lifting off as birds take flight near the launch complex at sunset. The ...

Goa photographer documents nesting cycles of oriental dwarf kingfisher

Goan bird photographer Shailendra Naik achieved the first 24/7 documentation of the oriental dwarf kingfisher's life cycle in ...
Smithsonian Magazine

One of the American West’s Most Iconic Birds Is Attempting to Mate Near a Dangerous Airport. Could Robo-Birds Help Save Them?

Conservationists are deploying dancing animatronic birds to lure male greater sage grouse away from the Jackson Hole Airport, ...
Nature

The air is full of DNA — here’s what scientists are using it for

Airborne genetic material can be used to paint a picture of ecosystem health, watch for invasive species and even identify ...

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border. The Federal Aviation Administration agreed with ...