Birds-of-Paradise Project
Adults AnimalsThis fall, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Geographic are bringing the Birds-of-Paradise Project to the public. Get an advance look now...and witness diverse strategies of evolution at work and experience one of nature's extraordinary wonders - up close.
Chicken Head Tracking - Smarter Every Day
Adults AnimalsChickens have a great ability to keep their heads stable. Our bodies use a gyro-like mechanism in our ears which has 3 mutually orthogonal inertial measurement devices. Modern motion processors use something called an Inertial Measurment Unit (IMU). These devices provide movement data which can be used to compensate for the movement. Chickens apparently have the same type mechanism only with a higher update rate.
First underwater panoramas in Google Maps
Adults AnimalsWe've added the very first underwater panoramic images to Google Maps, the next step in our quest to provide people with the most comprehensive, accurate and usable map of the world. With these vibrant and stunning photos you don't have to be a scuba diver-or even know how to swim-to explore and experience six of the ocean's most incredible living coral reefs. Now, anyone can become the next virtual Jacques Cousteau and dive with sea turtles, fish and manta rays in Australia and Hawaii. Check it out
The amazing Lyre Bird sings like a chainsaw!
Adults AnimalsEnjoy this eye-brow raising/ jaw dropping/ Holy cow video about a bird named "Superb Lyrebird". The "Superb" adjective comes from its amazing ability to mimic natural and un-natural sounds. These sounds include other bird's songs, camera shutter sounds, car alarm, and chain-saw!