On this day 35 years ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a picture that changed how we see our planet. The iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image is just as awe-inspiring today.

Study Finds That Birds-of-Paradise Are Biofluorescent Research suggests that "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

Understandably, anxiety around flying has spiked. So should passengers be concerned? “I don’t know that passengers should be worried, but I think it’s important for the flying public to be ...

Officials in the US have sought to reassure citizens that flying is safe ... Air crashed in South Korea after what appeared to be a bird strike. Here, The Independent takes a look at just how ...

Nestled along the coast of Maine, in the charming city of Saco, lies a hidden gem that’s been quietly waiting for its moment in the spotlight. Ferry Beach State Park might not be on everyone’s radar, ...

This is one of several airline crashes in recent months, but according to experts, flying is still the safest ... engine being damaged after hitting a bird, and the aircraft, for an as yet unknown ...

On clear nights, you may spot these satellites as they streak across the sky, resembling a string of bright, evenly spaced lights. While these satellites concern astronomers due to their impact on ...

Restrictions have been placed on the whole of England and Scotland to try to slow the spread of bird flu. All bird keepers, from people with pet birds to farmers with huge flocks, are now required ...

The unveiling of the Skyrider X1, which claims to be the “world’s first amphibious flying passenger motorcycle,” has certainly stirred up excitement. This innovative vehicle promises to change how we ...