Culture

The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
July 17, 2019 — Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
July 15, 2019 — Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowl’s stunning plumage.
Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
This Novelist Turns Her Favorite Birding Moments Into Teen Fiction
July 03, 2019 — A mysterious bird drives the action in Adrienne Kisner's new novel about standing up for what you hold dear.
The Netflix Show ‘Tuca & Bertie’ Is a Major Hit, Thanks to Its Bird-Inspired Creator
June 26, 2019 — Behind its trippy style and talking animals, there’s a surreal familiarity to Lisa Hanawalt’s universe. We asked the artist and writer about its origins.
Did Neanderthals Catch and Kill Golden Eagles for Their Feathers and Talons?
June 21, 2019 — New evidence suggests that the ancient hominids held raptors in high esteem—and might have even passed that practice to us.
A New Book Encourages Birding for Mental Well-Being
June 13, 2019 — Blogger and teacher Joe Harkness reflects on what prompted him to write “Bird Therapy.”
How ‘Game of Thrones’ Gets Packed With Birds (and Not Just Ravens)
May 09, 2019 — Come to meet the man who puts Prothonotary Warbler calls in Kings Landing. Stay for a bonus field guide to the birdlife of Westeros.