New research reveals how the surprising internal anatomy of the helmeted hornbill’s casque allows it to withstand damage during aerial jousting battles with rivals. Researchers hope that this ...

This is a summary of: Chiappe, L. M. et al.Cretaceous bird from Brazil informs the evolution of the avian skull and brain. Nature 635, 376–381 (2024).. The question. For decades, a dearth of 3D ...