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In this issue

Voyage to Nowhere
An abandoned plan to visit another star highlights the perils of billionaire-funded science

The Growing Threat of Landslides

Origin of Bird Migration

The Lives of Dead Trees

THE DAWN OF POLAR BIRD MIGRATION
Fossils hint at when birds began making their mind-blowing journey
to the Arctic to breed.
BY LAUREN N. WILSON AND DANIEL T. KSEPKA

Scientific American Magazine Description:

Publisher: Springer-Nature-America,-Inc

Category: Science

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world and advancing social justice.