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In addition to being sensitive to red, green, and blue light (which is what makes up our vision), birds are also sensitive to ultraviolet light. Mary Caswell Stoddard, an assistant professor in the Princeton University Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, along with her research team, wanted to learn how birds see color in the world, so she set up several experiments involving wild broad-tailed hummingbirds at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F) 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil 1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour

Need to fill those shady spots in your yard? Learn about the best perennials for shade. Rodger’s Flower Care Consistently moist soil is essential for Rodger’s flower. If the soil dries out, leaf margins may turn brown. Rodger’s flower grows in part shade or full sun. If planted in full sun, wet soil is a must. Plant this long-lived, spreading perennial at the edge of ponds or streams. It also grows well in the moist basin of water gardens....

**Tip: If using beets, precook beet slices separately to prevent the red color of the beets from “bleeding” on to the other vegetables. ***Tip: When done, the chips will look evenly dry, the edges will have curled, and the chips will be crisp. Remove a chip or two and let cool a few minutes. Taste for crispness. Keep drying if chips are not crisp.

nonstick cooking spray 2 pound ripe roma tomatoes (about 12), halved, cored, and seeded* 1 medium red onion, quartered ½ cup olive oil ½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced 2 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano 2 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese ** The internal color of a meatball is not a reliable doneness indicator....

½ cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil Juice from 2 lemons Peel from 1/2 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 sprigs fresh oregano leaves Freshly ground pepper

¾ cup grapefruit juice ½ cup salad oil 2 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Small Mudroom Basics No matter their size, all mudrooms require several things for convenience and efficiency. They include: A place to hang items: Think coats, backpacks, dog leashes, and scarves.A hiding spot: Lots of the detritus of daily life don’t need a place in the spotlight. Gloves, hats, and small sporting items benefit from an out-of-the-way storage spot.Seating: What’s the last thing you do before you leave? For most of us—especially little kids—it’s put on our shoes....

1 garlic bulb 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion (1 large) ½ cup finely chopped Granny Smith apple, ½ cup sugar ½ cup balsamic vinegar

**Tip: If you prefer, cool chili slightly and transfer to airtight storage containers. Cover and chill for up to 3 days. To serve, transfer to a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven and heat as directed.

⅔ cup chopped red sweet pepper 2 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon black pepper