The old saying “like water off a duck’s back” is well-earned – the water-loving birds have specialized feathers that keep them from getting too wet. Now, engineers at Virginia Tech have investigated ...

When the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal last spring, the world was reminded of the sheer enormity of today’s container ships—they’ve doubled in size over the past 20 years alone. But despite ...

As anyone who’s ever seen a peacock or a hummingbird can attest, birds are some of this planet’s most magnificent inhabitants. Their feathers are highly specialized and often dazzling. Scientists have ...

Eight 1-yr-old common pintails (Anas acuta acuta) and one 2-yr-old white-faced whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata) were presented for the persistence of primary flight feathers 1 yr after pinioning.

A recent video of ducks standing in unison while the rain poured down on them has gone viral. Dozens of these adorable creatures stood with their heads towards the sky like they enjoyed the rain. But ...

Shoppers searching for a good night’s sleep have praised these 'comfortable' pillows on Amazon. The Snuggledown Duck Feather & Down Pillows have been bought by more than 300 people in the past month, ...