Scientists have worked out why birds do not go grey as they age - a discovery they say could lead to a new generation of fade-proof paint and clothing. A team from Sheffield University looked at how ...
A TEAM from Sheffield University looked at how the colours are created in the blue-and-white feathers of the jay and found that they come from the way they are structured rather than the pigments that ...
Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage. By Marta Zaraska Some popular city dwellers appear ...