A small but consistent difference in how birds respond to approaching humans hints at hidden cues shaping animal behavior.

The News & Observer is proud to introduce our 2026 summer interns and fellows. The journalists will work in departments across the newsroom, including on our metro, politics, business, sports, visuals ...

Millions of people across the UK are facing longer and more intense hay fever seasons, with new research suggesting symptoms can now last up to two weeks longer than in previous decades. The report, ...

Charlotte Observer Editor Rana Cash resigns, effective May 1. Managing Editor Taylor Batten’s position was eliminated; he departs the same day. The changes reflect financial pressures squeezing legacy ...