Image of the eastern black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) on a branch.
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The striking black-and-white patterns of the wheatear are shaped by a mosaic of genetic variations, influencing the bird's distinctive plumage across species.

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Avian Deception More Widespread Than Previously Thought

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Science Snapshot: Fine Feathered Foes

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Animal Divorce: When and Why Pairs Break Up

Bat perching upside down in a cave.

Some Bats Buzz Like Hornets to Deter Predators

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Earlier Nesting in Chicago-Area Birds Linked to Warming

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Reptiles are the Real Bird Brains

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Altruism in Birds? Magpies Have Outwitted Scientists by Helping Each Other Remove Tracking Devices

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Making Waves and Avoiding Beaks

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Why Migratory Birds Often Have Paler Wings Than Other Birds

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

Advancing Biomarker Discovery for Disease Insights

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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