On a microscopic scale, the extravagant eyespots of a peacock’s tail are built like optical machines — arrays of nanoscale ...

Scientists have concluded that peacocks’ tail feathers are capable of emitting narrow beams of light. A team highlighted that ...

There is everything from garden paths with manicured surroundings to more wild routes with some elevation changes. There are several trails that include views of the area waterfalls.

Animal careers are way more creative—and sometimes wild—than most people expect. While veterinary work and zookeeping are the usual go-tos, there are some lesser-known roles that offer surprising ways ...

Half a billion years ago, nature evolved a remarkable trick: generating vibrant, shimmering colors via intricate, microscopic ...

Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when ...

Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day.