Wind turbines, helicopters, and other devices that use rotors have a big noise problem, but the solution may come from a not-so little bird. Scientists from Chiba University in Japan and Shanghai Jiao ...

The long-eared owl, Asio otus, is a majestic raptor known for its perky horn-like ear tufts, and cryptic herringbone markings that help it meld into its arboreal habitat. But in certain light, ...

A pair of owls is helping German scientists figure out the secrets of bird flight. A camera system travels along with the two barn owls, Happy and Tesla, collecting data as the birds make short ...

Researchers are studying the owl’s wings to learn how they use acoustic stealth to sneak up on prey and how it could help design quieter aircrafts and wind turbines. Researchers are studying the owl’s ...

Owls are often considered nature’s stealth fighters, and it turns out their ability to silently is a result of a unique wing structure not found in any other bird. Now that researchers know the owl’s ...

Owl-inspired innovations can reduce noise by as much as 10 decibels, similar to the difference in noise between a passing truck and a passing car. Ed MacKerrow / In Light Of Nature Every owl fancier ...

Barn owls, in particular, are on another level. Known for their pale heart-shaped face and shrill calls, these fascinating ...

A barn owl is “safe and sound” after losing most of his feathers to the Silverado fire’s flames. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority first spotted the bird while battling the Irvine ...

Many owl species have developed specialized plumage to effectively eliminate the aerodynamic noise from their wings -- allowing them to hunt and capture their prey in silence. A research group is ...