In a recent podcast, palaeontologist Prof Steve Brusatte from the University of Edinburgh discusses his new book, 'The Story of Birds.' The book traces the evolutionary journey of birds from their dinosaur ancestors, focusing on how they survived the catastrophic asteroid impact 66 million years ago. Brusatte explains the transformation of scales into feathers and highlights the remarkable adaptability of birds, suggesting that this trait may help them endure the ongoing environmental crisis. The conversation, led by science correspondent Nicola Davis, sheds light on the resilience of these feathered descendants of dinosaurs.