It's the time of year when scientific organizations take a look back at some of the most amazing new animals, plants, fungi and other species they discovered in the past 12 months. "Finding and ...

Jessie Williamson, an assistant professor in the UW Department of Zoology and Physiology, takes a pollen sample from a northern giant hummingbird (Patagona peruviana) during research in Peru.

Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating birds in the world, celebrated for their shimmering colours, rapid flight, and ability to hover while feeding. Their name comes from the distinct humming ...