How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs

The ancestors of birds, the theropod dinosaurs, had powerful legs. They could definitely jump, and jumping could provide an important evolutionary advantage. Being able to get out of the way of a ...

American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff After Crew Reported They Hit a Bird on N.Y.C. Runway

The incident caused a ground stop at the airport, but a representative for the airline reportedly later said there may have been no bird and it was a “false alarm.” ...