The old saying “like water off a duck’s back” is well-earned – the water-loving birds have specialized feathers that keep them from getting too wet. Now, engineers at Virginia Tech have investigated ...

When the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal last spring, the world was reminded of the sheer enormity of today’s container ships—they’ve doubled in size over the past 20 years alone. But despite ...

A team of students working with Jonathan Boreyko, associate professor in mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, has discovered the method ducks use to suspend water in their feathers while diving, ...

A duck with a rare feather condition finally got the custom raincoat she always needed. “She has a feather condition that means she can’t waterproof herself. So I’m making her a raincoat,” ...

Shuttlecocks, also known as birdies or birds, are traditionally made from duck feathers, but nylon shuttlecocks have become more widely used because of their superior durability. Their flight behavior ...

As anyone who’s ever seen a peacock or a hummingbird can attest, birds are some of this planet’s most magnificent inhabitants. Their feathers are highly specialized and often dazzling. Scientists have ...

A recent video of ducks standing in unison while the rain poured down on them has gone viral. Dozens of these adorable creatures stood with their heads towards the sky like they enjoyed the rain. But ...

Shoppers searching for a good night’s sleep have praised these 'comfortable' pillows on Amazon. The Snuggledown Duck Feather & Down Pillows have been bought by more than 300 people in the past month, ...