For many, kites evoke childhood and light-hearted diversion. And some do fly kites simply to feel the wind’s tug upon a ...

the techniques used to assemble them, the common problems, and more. Many hours later, if all goes well, one should end up with a really cool kite.

The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...