Subscribe to this tag Accelerated Evolution for Penguin DNA
Science - November 17, 2009
DNA analysis shows that molecular evolution can happen at varying rates.
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Migratory Birds' Compass: The 'Sixth Sense' of Biology
Science - October 28, 2009
New study pinpoints migratory songbirds’ magnetic perception within a specific brain region.
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As Climate Shifts, Birds Follow
Science - September 15, 2009
Bird species in the Sierra Nevadas have altered their ranges in response to changes in temperature.
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Tiny Bird, Tiny Genome
Science - August 5, 2009
Study finds hummingbirds have pared-down DNA.
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Mysterious Bird Deaths Blamed on Vitamin Deficiency
Science - July 14, 2009
Lack of thiamine may be causing fatal paralysis around the Baltic Sea.
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Hummingbird Pulls Top Gun Stunts
Science - June 10, 2009
For its size, courting flier dives faster than a returning space shuttle.
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Bird Strikes That Caused U.S. Airways Hudson River Plane Crash Are Transportation, Environmental Problem
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - January 15, 2009
It's in the best interest of both conservation and transportation advocates to keep birds away from planes.
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How Hank Paulson Ducked the Real Estate Crash
By
Luke Mullins
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The Home Front - January 14, 2009
Treasury secretary's investment in a bird-watching island is reportedly doing just fine.
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Hundreds of Birds Killed by School's Artificial Lights
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Ben Harder
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Thinking Harder - October 3, 2008
Migrating birds perished in collisions with a West Virginia building that had lights on at night.
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For Barn Swallows, Feathers Make the Man
Science - June 3, 2008
A change in appearance gives hormones a boost.
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A Hawk in Treasury Boss's Future
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Paul Bedard
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Washington Whispers - September 16, 2007
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson makes no secret of how much he likes his job. "It scares me how close I came to not doing it," he says with a chuckle.
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