Feathers

Innovations Scientists reveal how feathers formed millions of years ago

By blocking a single gene in bird embryos, scientists recreated primitive proto-feathers and uncovered new clues about evolution.

Discoveries Why are tropical birds more colorful than birds from elsewhere?

Innovations Chicken feathers can revolutionize cancer treatment and other medical therapies

Discoveries Flight feather discovery — and what it reveals about flying dinosaurs

Discoveries Pterosaur discovery solves ancient feather mystery