Regent honeyeaters are beautiful black and yellow birds found in southeastern Australia. There used to be huge flocks of them, but now they're in danger of dying out. But scientists may have found a way to help the birds survive – by getting older birds to teach younger birds how to sing.
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Raccoons are known for being clever. They have a long history of getting into containers that humans want to keep them out of. Now, scientists have shown that It's not just the food that drives the raccoons. They seem to enjoy solving puzzles, even when they aren't getting food as a reward.
New Zealand's kakapos are some of the strangest birds in the world. They're heavy, flightless parrots that are only active at night. And they're endangered. Now, thanks to efforts to protect them, kakapos may be bouncing back. Scientists are expecting a record number of kakapo chicks to be born this year.
Recently, two different groups of scientists released research results looking into some very well known sounds. One group studied the whinnies of horses. The other studied squeaking sneakers. Both research projects revealed surprising explanations behind these ordinary sounds.
Last September, Albania introduced Diella, the world's first "government minister" powered by Artificial Intelligence. Diella was meant to help fight corruption. But now there are questions about Diella itself. And the woman whose face and voice are behind Diella is suing the government.
For the first time in roughly 150 years, giant tortoises have begun roaming Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands again. The tortoises were released last Friday. It's a big step in restoring the island's natural environment, and is part of a larger project to return several other animals to the island.
When he was just 8, Miles Wu discovered a love for origami – the Japanese art of folding paper. Last October, the 14-year-old's origami skills earned him the first prize in a national science competition - and proved that a simple sheet of paper can hold more than 10,000 times its own weight.
On Tuesday, people in many Asian countries began celebrating the Lunar New Year. It's an important holiday in these countries, and many people travel to be with their families. This year, several religions also celebrate important holidays in the same week, and there's even a solar eclipse.
Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that his government has gotten rid of an important rule which says that the pollution causing global warming is dangerous. The change will make it much harder for the US government - now or in the future - to act on the climate crisis.
Scientists have reported the first known case of a cow using a tool. Veronika, a pet cow in Austria, was studied as she used a broom to scratch different parts of her body. The study suggests that cows may be a lot smarter than many people believe.
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have developed some of the world's smallest robots. The tiny, light-powered robots are smaller than a grain of salt. But they have a built-in computer and can control their own movements as they swim through water.