The iconic beeps and boops of that lovable cylindrical droid R2-D2 came from the genius of Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt ...

This rescue Hyacinth Macaw pops his head out of his little cooler nest the moment he hears his mom’s voice, and the way he ...

The Savannah Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit is adding a new tool to its toolkit. Known for their speed, size and ...

Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...

Local community events throughout the North Fork for the Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, print issue of the Riverhead News-Review.

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce ...

Supermicro's Josh Grossman and Chris Sullivan of Oregon State University talk about the tech company's role in saving an endangered species of spotted owl.

Ward addresses several needs the Orioles had coming into the offseason. He’s right-handed. He plays the outfield. He crushes ...

The lovable Star Wars droid is helping to shed light on why some bird species are better at mimicking sounds than others ...

Puget Sound Energy opened a Puyallup training center to deliver utility and safety training. Facility includes classrooms, labs and outdoor simulated sites for hands‑on emergency drills. New site ...

If you’ve ever doubted that birds are excellent imitators, one hilarious Cockatiel just proved they’re also professional comedians. In a TikTok video, a Cockatiel copies his mom’s panic attack with ...