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?Joshua Shavit

Innovations Chicken feathers can revolutionize cancer treatment and other medical therapies Joshua Shavit

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

Discoveries Pterosaur discovery solves ancient feather mystery Joseph Shavit