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Audubon Society reminds birds pollinate wildflowers too — and there are about 2,000 species that do

Pollinator Week is putting a spotlight on a lesser-known group of plant helpers: birds. In an Instagram post, the National Audubon Society (@audubonsociety) reminded followers that while bees often ...
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Blue Origin’s BE-4 Engine Gimble At Full Power During Hotfire Test

The BE-4 engine is the “most powerful liquefied natural gas fuelled rocket engine ever developed,” according to Blue Origin. Watch it gimbal at full power in these hotfire test views. Credit: ...
Greek Reporter

Greek Goddess Athena’s Bird of Wisdom Makes Pompeii Its Home After 2,000 Years

Image of owl from Pompeii (left) and fresco depicting Greek goddess Athena’s owl (right). Credit: Pompeii Archaeological Park A small nocturnal bird long associated with Athena, the Greek goddess of ...
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Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Girardin Group’s Stake in Micro Bird Joint Venture

Establishes full ownership of Micro Bird, integrating operations under one brand and leadership team Strengthens Blue Bird’s position with the industry’s most comprehensive bus portfolio Expands ...