Feathers to factories: New owl-inspired aerogel cuts car engine noise by 58% Owls are silent flyers because their feathers and soft skin naturally dampen sound.

The resulting light, porous two-layer aerogel mimics the structures in owl skin and feathers: The bottom porous layer resembles the bird’s skin with microscopic cavities that cancel out low-frequency ...

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.

Owl plumage represents a masterclass in evolutionary camouflage, with feather patterns that provide exceptional concealment during daylight hours when these predators are most vulnerable.

Buzzy artist Alexandra Metcalf has created a time-melding, immersive installation that touches dark histories in her new London show.

Floyd Shivambu has been removed as the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party's secretary-general. At a press briefing hosted in Durban on Tuesday, the MK Party said this comes after that an investigation into ...

New Zealand’s rural community is well represented in the King’s Birthday Honours for 2025. Recipients’ achievements cover many aspects of rural business and ...

Photo from Kathun Wildlife Sanctuary The great argus is an at-risk species with an elaborate pattern of eyespots on its tail feathers, according to Thai National Parks.

Beyond Borders: Comparing Portugal to Other Destinations Portugal stands out with its appealing immigration options like the D7 Visa, drawing people from all over the world.

For more than 60 million years, penguins of all kinds—including the opportunistic Magellanic penguin—have been driven by an evolutionary urge to reach beyond their boundaries. Today, many are ...

Understanding why owl feathers glow “So little is known about fluorescent pigments in bird feathers and owls aren’t the only ones with fluorescent pigments,” said Griffith. “So, it’s a really exciting ...

Reading books benefits both your physical and mental health, and those benefits can last a lifetime. They begin in early childhood and continue through the senior years. Learn how reading books ...