Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study recommends that vacant ...

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Konner Wade turns 33 today. He pitched in seven games for the 2021 Orioles, allowing 16 runs across 12.1 innings. That is the ...

Millions are spent to clean up after the birds and to install spikes and nets to keep them from fouling transit stations and bridges. Are birth control pills next?

A tiny Brazilian bird holds the new world record for singing loud, and we mean really loud! Like, ambulance and thunder-peal ...

When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They're famous for copying human speech, car alarms, and even ringtone melodies. But what happens when you challenge ...

When scientists played R2-D2’s famous bleeps and whistles for a group of birds, they weren’t expecting a concert — but that’s exactly what they got. Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and ...

Camden Yards is filled with unique features and components that set it apart from most ballparks in Major League Baseball.

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Phillies Claim Pedro León | MLB Trade Rumors The Orioles had claimed León from the Astros at the start of the month and hoped to sneak him through themselves. It didn’t work. But it’s possible the ...