Researchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The ...

Genomic anamolies dating back to the time of the dinosaurs misled scientists about the evolutionary history of birds. An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not ...

If asked to describe the essential features of a bird, most people would probably mention feathers, light bones, or a ...

The species of Zhengheornis buyu, the smallest known long-tailed bird, and the skeletal reconstruction image of it Photo: ...

An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds—technically dinosaurs themselves—flourished. Scientists have spent ...

Animals with larger brains produce fewer, larger offspring, explaining why birds evolved bigger eggs than the largest dinosaurs.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For years, scientists have split neoaves (which make up 95 percent of bird species) ...

Few subjects in evolutionary theory have posed such intriguing puzzles for so long as the origin of birds. Evidence of avian beginnings has been elusive in the fossil record because birds' light, ...

Aliza Chasan is a Digital Content Producer for "60 Minutes" and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza ...

Evolution is always happening — so why can't we see it? A biologist explains the timescale problem, election pressure, and ...

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