Munching on the wrong items can lead to illness, but social learning might help the birds avoid making a potentially deadly ...

In a study, Australian cockatoos figured out that a new food was OK to consume by observing one another, a vivid example of “social learning” in animals. By Kate Golembiewski By watching their peers, ...

Researchers investigating crops grown in soil contaminated by the 2015 mining disaster in Brazil discovered that toxic metals are moving from the earth into edible plants. Bananas, cassava, and cocoa ...

Discover the potential effects of eating bananas every day! We explore how this simple habit can impact your energy levels, digestion, and overall well-being, based on a dietitian’s week-long ...

An eastern bluebird eats berries from a holly bush. One reason so many birds love their beloved snack is that it gives them a big boost of energy. Often fruit helps when they need it most, like during ...

Hundreds of visitors flocked Saturday to the Runge Conservation Nature Center in Jefferson City to celebrate Missouri's state bird. It's bluebird nesting season in Mid-Missouri, and a gaggle of ...

My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...

Bananas are nutritionally impressive fruits. They're high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, which are all needed for optimal health. The fruit is also relatively easy on the stomach, ...