Rashmi Shivni

Rashmi Shivni is a science journalist based in Chicago and is currently an editorial intern at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.

Articles by Rashmi Shivni

What Can Birds Tell Us About Air Pollution?
September 01, 2017 — Birds are among the first to know when it gets harder to breathe. But there's little research on how they're affected and how many die.
The Story of Harvey, a Cooper’s Hawk Rescued in Houston During the Hurricane
August 31, 2017 — After seeking shelter in a taxicab, the bird was eventually taken in by a Houston wildlife rehab center preparing for an influx of injured animals.
The Common Raven Boom in the Rugged West Isn't Necessarily a Good Thing
August 25, 2017 — The raven population has ballooned over past decades, upsetting ecosystems and endangering wildlife. To check the ravenous birds, conservationists are cleaning up trash and shooting lasers.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards Winner Donates Grand Prize Money to Help Birds
August 15, 2017 — The amateur photographer gave her winnings to Skywatch Bird Rescue and Conservation, where she is an active volunteer.
Good Grammar Is a Matter of Life or Death for Japanese Tits
August 09, 2017 — These chatty birds string their sentences together in a specific order to rally friends and fend off foes.
‘Ravens,’ One of the 20th Century's Best Photography Books, Is Back on Shelves
August 02, 2017 — Masahisa Fukase’s seminal series on loss and solitude, channeled through corvids, is an avant-garde work of self-reflection.
50 Years Later, America’s Breeding Bird Survey Keeps Delivering New Insights
July 27, 2017 — To celebrate the count’s 50th anniversary, a set of newly published papers show how valuable the project's volunteer-driven dataset is to conservation.
Watch: Short Film ‘Canuck & I’ Explores the Bond Between A Crow and His Human
July 25, 2017 — In the new documentary, viewers get an intimate peek into the life and adventures of the internet-famous Canadian crow.
Like Humans and Apes, Ravens Have the Foresight to Save Up for the Future
July 13, 2017 — A new study proves what birders have long known: Ravens are really, really smart.
Don't Forget: Our National Monuments Are at Risk
July 07, 2017 — There are only a few days left to voice your support for the 27 monuments currently under review.