For decades, we have observed a major biodiversity crisis impacting all taxa. Avian species
have been particularly well monitored over the long term, documenting their declines. In …

Even as numerous studies have documented that the red and yellow coloration resulting
from the deposition of carotenoids serves as an honest signal of condition, the evolution of …

The first comprehensive review of all aspects of the biology of moult, drawing information
from across the literature and in all birds, from penguins to passerines. Feathers are …

Whilst extensive research has been conducted on the effects of temperature in lithium-ion
batteries, mechanical effects have not received as much attention despite their importance …

Within the past several decades, resource trade‐offs have emerged as the commonly
accepted explanation for how carotenoid‐based coloration links to individual performance …

Brilliant, diverse colour ornaments of birds were one of the crucial cues that led Darwin to
the idea of sexual selection. Although avian colouration plays many functions, including …

The investigation of novel electrolytes for lithium metal anodes has been conducted.
Incorporation of LiNO 3 into lithium difluoro (oxalato) borate (LiDFOB) in ethylene carbonate …

Birds (Aves) display high metabolic rates and oxygen consumption relative to mammals,
increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Although excess ROS reduces lifespan …

Many environmental accidents have led to worldwide heavy metal pollution, raising concern
about heavy metal toxicity in Southwest China. To study the effects of Cd and Pb in the …

Brilliantly-colored birds are a model system for research into evolution and sexual selection.
Red, orange, and yellow carotenoid-colored plumages have been considered honest …