When turkeys were reintroduced about 50 years ago, no one dreamed the birds would thrive in the suburbs. And now, they’ve become a nuisance. AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Wild turkeys are a familiar sight throughout New Hampshire, where flocks strut…
We kill more than 400,000 a year, but this adaptable predator is thriving beyond all expectations. Now, it’s poised to enter South America. CHICAGO – She pops up suddenly from behind a green tarp and trots through the construction site,…
Brain MRI images showing the hypothalamus, in red. A new study finds that this brain region is smaller in women who use birth control pills, compared with women not taking the pill. Birth control pills may slightly alter the structure…
“The pill” is a popular form of birth control, but it needs to be taken every day, and even one forgetful moment can increase the chances of becoming pregnant. To combat this problem, a group of researchers has developed a…
A group of people opposed to vaccinations has requested that media stop referring to them as “anti-vax.” Instead, they would prefer to be called “vaccine risk aware.” On Dec. 1, an anti-vaccine group called the Crazymothers raised its plea on…
The Bloodhound set a top speed of 501 mph in tests in South Africa. An arrow-shaped car designed to reach supersonic speeds — it’s outfitted with a jet engine and its own parachute braking system — just reached 501 mph (806 km/h)…