The beautiful melody of birds early in the morning is the best thing to hear. But do all birds sing in the morning? And why ...

Rachel Carson’s landmark 1962 environmental science book Silent Spring was an investigation of the environmental harm caused by the use of the synthetic pesticide DDT. The book took its title from the ...

I usually write answers to kids’ science questions early in the morning. I like how it’s so quiet – except for my bird neighbors singing and singing. I asked my friend Jennifer Phillips what’s going ...

Do All Birds Sing? Before we get started on some of the more in depth questions, it’s a good idea to address some of the ...