Sea Turtles Rescued on Cape Cod This Weekend

Endangered sea turtles are becoming stranded on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod shores so frequently in recent weeks that wildlife rescuers are scrambling to cope with what could be a record influx. In the past four days, some 67 sea turtles suffering from hypothermia...

The Invasion of the Boa Constrictors

Boa constrictor is a species of large, heavy-bodied snake. It is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. Non-native boa constrictors, which can exceed 10 feet and 75 pounds, have established a...

How to Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

As the temperature drops, we are more likely to fire up our gas furnaces and wood-burning stoves to get extra cozy this winter. However, when we use our furnaces and stoves, and spend more time indoors, we are at increased risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. Carbon...

Fructose and Type 2 Diabetes

High-fructose corn syrup comprises any of a group of corn syrups that has undergone enzymatic processing to convert some of its glucose into fructose to produce a desired sweetness. Pure, dry fructose is a very sweet, white, odorless, crystalline solid and is the most...

How Birds Change their Tune to Deal with Urban Noise

Birds use songs to impress mates, secure territories, and defend against predators, so any factor that can disrupt this communication, may interfere with daily life and the success of the species. One major disturbance that birds have increasingly been facing is urban...

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