If you've seen an owl fly, you probably didn't hear a thing. That's because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing ...

Owls have inspired new noise reduction technology. The silent flight of the aerial predators is possible because their skin ...

Inspired by the natural soundproofing of owl feathers, researchers have developed a new two-layer aerogel to mitigate urban ...

The owl uses its soft feathers and porous skin to remain whisper-quiet during flight. The researchers’ goal was to engineer a similarly versatile broadband sound absorber. The researchers froze ...

If you’ve seen an owl fly, you probably didn’t hear a thing. That’s because their skin and feathers dampen sound by absorbing high- and low-frequency flight noise. Inspired by this natural ...

Strong winds broke loose a Celebrity Cruises ship from its moorings in Juneau, Alaska. The captain maneuvered the ship back to the dock. From broccoli to booze to Brie, nothing makes presidents seem ...

Two “mishaps” over a nine-day period have left one of four peregrine falcon chicks that hatched in Hamilton in May seriously ...

Barred owls work well in suburbia and park settings, with clear paths to swoop down on unsuspecting rats and squirrels.

Reading Program beat goes on, with the Public Library's latest attraction being the Regalia International Birds of Prey. On June 23, the rescue group brought several large cages of birds to educate ...

From sharing “owl-tastic” memes to crafting “eagle-eyed” word puns, the American Eagle Foundation is encouraging the community to make the best use of “F-Owl Language” in their new ...

Pediatric cardiologist Dr Koneti Nageswara Rao reveals how photographing birds helped him rediscover nature, patience, and a ...