Explore the fascinating world of dinosaur feathers and their evolution through groundbreaking research on chicken embryos.

She noticed small feathers underneath the bird’s wings popping out in unusual ways. Unlike the larger contour and flight feathers that streamline a bird’s body, these covert feathers are ...

Still looking to learn from winged animals, a team of researchers from Princeton University is exploring how feather-like flaps on aircraft wings could improve stability and maneuverability.