Category: Science and Nature

A wild blackbird being released. Credit: Christian Ziegler / Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to research by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB). Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild blackbirds

This was supposed to be the week. Former President Donald Trump’s legal travails were about to reach their first dramatic conclusion. Fifty days out from a presidential election in which he is the Republican nominee, Mr. Trump would be sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom.  Why We Wrote This A story focused on The U.S. justice

Huge celebrations across the United States are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics

Data availabilityAll data supporting the findings of this study are available within the article and its Supplementary Information or will be made available from the authors upon request. Sequencing data associated with this study are available on National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) Sequence Read Archive (SRA) (PRJNA1047666)34.Code availability Custom code to process or analyze

Earth may have had a giant ring of space rocks surrounding it, similar to those around Saturn, which could have led to chaotic meteorite strikes on our planet’s surface, new research suggests. The hypothesized ring may have formed roughly 466 million years ago and was the remains of a gigantic asteroid tugged apart by Earth’s

Hello everyone, and welcome back to State of Emergency. I’m Jake, and today we’re going to be talking about how a politician’s disaster response can influence voter attitudes and election outcomes. In July 2022, a storm dropped more than 14 inches of rain on Kentucky, sending flash floods rolling through the mountainous counties in the

Restricting the volume of high-emitting vehicles roaming city streets carries many benefits, from clearing the air to quieting the urban din and beyond. Recognition of this simple fact has led to the proliferation of clean air zones, designated regions within a city where vehicles must meet strict pollution standards or pay a fee to operate

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). While Oktoberfest may be Munich’s biggest crowd-puller, it’s not the only European city suited to a beer-themed break. Whether it’s the Polish city with statues of beer-drinking gnomes or an up-and-coming craft-brewing hotspot in Sweden, we’ve got the lowdown on eight European cities that are perfect

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Strung along a bay in southwest England, Weymouth still possesses many of the characteristics that once charmed Georgian and Victorian holidaymakers: the children waving from bulb-lit carousels, the boats slung with nets of rock oysters, the fisherfolk unloading the day’s catch in a harbour backed by

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus used to be home to an extinct species of dwarf hippos, similar to a female hippo named Moo Deng, who has become an internet celebrity. She was born at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sriracha, Thailand on July 10, 2024. Her name means “Pork bouncy.” Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images/LightRocket via