Russian neurotechnology company Neiry has tested a neurointerface kit to control pigeons as “bio-drones”, thereby sparking fears of bird-controlled surveillance. As reported by Forbes Russia, the ...

Pigeons flock to homes seeking sheltered nesting spots, elevated perches, and easy food sources like leftovers and debris. Open cavities such as chimneys also attract them. Understanding these ...

The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city dwellers to rare tropical birds. Notable members include: Pigeons have compact bodies, short legs, and small heads ...

Feeding pigeons, once seen as harmless, carries significant health risks. Experts warn of severe lung diseases from inhaling pigeon droppings. A fungus, Cryptococcus neoformans, found in droppings can ...

A recent study on the impact of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine in India found marked reductions in rotavirus-based gastroenteritis in sites across the country. Published in the recent edition of The ...

In India, many people feed pigeons, especially in cities where these birds gather in parks and public areas. While some see this as a harmless activity, health experts warn about the serious risks of ...

LIMBURG, Belgium — The Chinese businessmen arrived in the Belgian countryside driving luxury sports cars, ferrying translators and bags of cash. When they parked in front of Tom Van Gaver’s small ...

The bird has never gotten much credit for being intelligent. But the reinforcement learning powering the world’s most advanced AI systems is far more pigeon than human. In 1943, while the world’s ...

The European wood pigeon helped me appreciate its omnipresent city cousins. By Ben Crair If familiarity breeds contempt, then no wild animal has made itself more loathsome to humanity than the city ...

Thousands of people gathered on the High Line on Saturday for Pigeon Fest, inspired by an artist’s sculpture and an appreciation for the city’s most resilient birds. Alexandra Owensby took home second ...

Two pigeons caused chaos on a Delta flight, causing the flight to return to the gate twice. On Saturday May 24, two stowaway pigeons caused the delay on Delta Flight 2348, which was supposed to fly ...