Articles by Jill Arce
First Wild Beaver Birth In England In 500 Years Reported In Devon
A Devon local has captured on video a wild mother beaver teaching her newborn kits to swim. They are the first to be bred after centuries.
US Ranking In Well-Being Report Falls While Panama Tops List Yet Again
Gallup-Healthways listed Panama at the top in a survey of well-being, among 45 other countries. For the second time in a row, Panama ranked first in an annual worldwide survey of well-being.
Surgeons Successfully Implant 3D-Printed Jaw To Correct Malformed Jaw Of Australian Man
Doctors in Australia successfully performed a surgery that made it easier for a 32-year-old psychologist to chew and smile.
Wildlife Group Calls For Legal Action Against Whale Shark Surfers [Video]
A video of two men, who were standing on a whale shark while surfing, caused outrage over the Internet. Experts and wildlife enthusiasts expressed their disgust toward animal harassment.
Sitting Too Much Can Make You Anxious, Claims New Study
Researchers warn against sitting too much as this can lead to an increased risk of anxiety. All sit and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Experts have concluded that too much idle time spent sitting down can lead to anxiety.
Researchers Studying 'Placenta On A Chip' To Gain Pregnancy Insight
Thanks to chip a new technological development, the workings of the human placenta can now be more easily studied. A minuscule chip permits scientists to understand how this key organ functions during pregnancy.
Researchers Come Up With Tough Armor And Helmet Designs Inspired By The Mantis Shrimp
Researchers aim to create composite materials to make armors and helmets to protect agains highly-damaging shear waves.
Kids Exposed To Nature More Attentive,Study Says
Experts stress the importance of exposing children to the outside greener world, as they conduct a study testing developing kids’ congnitive abilities.
Scientists Find Evidence Of Hot Lava Flowing On Venus
Astronomers have found lava flowing in hotspots on planet Venus, evidenced by images sent from the Venus Express.
New Vaccine Can Seek And Destroy Chlamydia Bacteria
Experts incorporate the findings of an experiment done almost 50 years ago into a new study to come up with a vaccine against chlamydia.
Scientists Make Progress Growing Organs And Bones In Labs
Patients can be hopeful in getting damaged body organs replaced, as scientists discover a way to supply oxygen to cells that aid in tissue engineering.
Researchers Determine Mass Of Exoplanet Similar To Mars In Size
Astronomers are able to further study the make-up of an exoplanet orbiting red dwarf star Kepler0138, about 200 light-years away, in the direction of constellation Lyra.
Giant Purple Sea Slugs Appearing On Northern California Beaches Alarm Local Residents
Weird purple Flubber-like creatures are making their way to the warm beaches of Northern California. The sight is an initial scare, but the reason for this unusual incident—warm waters due to El Niño—could be scarier.
Buying Breast Milk Online Is Risky Says Experts
Researchers buck the growing online breast milk craze, telling consumers that its magical effects to adults are not real.
Bittern Population Bounces Back Due To Effective Conservation Efforts
Home-restoration and re-creation of one of UK’s rarest birds. Conservation scientists better the habitat for the bittern habitant.
Maine Woman Owes Kidney Transplant To Car Window Ad
Online, in the daily paper, at the back of your car: anything you need, you can look for by posting ads anywhere. A woman from Maine found her kidney donor by posting an ad at the back of her car.
Possums On The Rise Following Decline Of Tasmanian Devil Population
The ecosystem turns around as predators are being outnumbered by preys. Functional extinction of the Tasmanian devil has liberated possums to move around more freely into the environment.
Researchers Have Difficult Time 'Finding Nemo' In Great Barrier Reef
Environmental changes caused by both man and nature could be causing a very low clownfish population, as climate and sediments affect these fish and their homes.
Surgery Lets Little Girl Hear Parents For The First Time
The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is alive with the sound of baby Laken’s parents’ voices. A toddler is on her way to development after a successful cochlear implant surgery.
Tiny Pink Octopus Looks Like Ghost From 'Pac-Man'
As this critter is pink, beady-eyed and gelatinous, calling it the 'adorable' octopus might so far be the best candidate for this cephalopod's name.
Poor Sleep Ups Risk Of Heart Disease And Stroke: What To Know
Cardiovascular diseases occur among many, and heart attack and stroke are a common scare. Learn to avoid such episodes simply by ensuring you are well-rested each night.
45,000-Year-Old Stone Tools From Cave In Jordan Hint How Humans Started Specializing Different Skills
Scientists dig deep into caves to find out how humans' prehistoric ancestors used various tools in their day-to-day lives.
16-Foot Crocodile Shows Smaller Croc Who's The Boss
Nature has displayed a show of power as a giant crocodile gobbled up a smaller croc in Australia. Tourists and tour guides alike witnessed the croc cannibalism for the first time.
