The pandemic may have caused a songbird’s beak to change shape, scientists find - CNN
Google News • 1/12/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Scientists have found that the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused changes in the beak shape of songbirds, specifically the Dark-Eyed Junco, observed at a college campus. The alterations in beak shape are thought to be a case of rapid evolution linked to the lockdowns.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
48d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1112
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1112/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1112/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 48 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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