Articles by Jill Arce
Construction Worker Discovers Hundred-Year-Old Mass Grave In Pennsylvania
A construction worker accidentally discovered a mass grave of early Schuylkill locals who died during the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic. The bones are being collected for testing and identification. A proper burial will be held once testing is complete.
NSC Report Shows Increase In US Traffic Deaths
The number of deaths and serious injuries caused by traffic accidents in the US has dramatically increased in the first half of this year compared to last year. The improving economy and cheaper gas prices, overspeeding and cell phone distractions are the most common causes of road accidents. This year just might be the deadliest driving year yet, since 2007.
Watch Marine Biologists Remove Straw From This Poor Sea Turtle's Nostril [Video]
Researchers conducting a study on sea turtles in Costa Rica found one with a plastic straw stuck in its nostril. Since they were nowhere near a vet, much less the coast, the researchers took out the plastic straw themselves, using a Swiss Army knife. The turtle is back in the ocean, hopefully able to breathe more freely.
Scientists Find World's First Two-Headed Sea Slug In Borneo: It's Neon And It's Toxic
Scubazoo film-makers discovered a rare species of sea slugs possessing two heads. The discovery was made by divemaster Nash Baiti while filming on location with his buddies at Scubazoo. The two-headed neon sea slug is a result of either a birth defect or pollution.
Algae May Be Next Big Thing In Clean Energy Production
Scientists are looking forward to growing and harvesting algae that will allow them to extract a natural source of biofuel. Abundant, clean and easy to process, algae can produce energy for transportation equivalent to the energy in biofuel produced by crops that cover a land mass three times the U.S.
NASA Satellite Maps Reveal Flood And Drought Stricken Areas In The US
With the help of satellites that orbit the Earth to specifically measure cloud cover, ground water and precipitation, scientists are able to assess current weather situations and predict future drought and rainfall activity not just in the U.S. but all over the world.
Color-Changing Helmet Would Indicate Possible Brain Injuries Of Users Following Crash Or Trauma
Researchers discovered a means to immediately determine potential injuries caused by incidents of great force and impact. They developed a film of crystals that change color depending on how strong and how quickly a force is applied, and said that this could be applied to soldier and sports helmets in a few yearts’ time.
Researcher Louis Sokoloff, Who Pioneered The Use Of Brain PET Scans, Passes Away At 93
NIH’s Dr. Louis Sokoloff passed away at 93 on July 30 in Washington. He is most popularly known for his major contributions in PET scanning and psychotherapy.
Scientists Creating Super Smart Mice To Study Brain Disorders
Scientists discover that PDE-4B-inhibited mice develop quicker learning patterns, better memory and faster problem-solving skills. The results have inspired researchers to work on developing a drug that can be used to treat human mental disorders.
US Navy Scientists Create Algorithm To Predict Pirate Attacks
Scientists at the U.S. Navy have adopted a predator and prey tracking system to help them predict pirate activity. The system consists of replicates that provide pirate intel, along with environmental and meteorological data to predict pirate behavior.
Study Says Parts Of Phoenix Slowly Sinking Due To Groundwater Pumping
Researchers at ASU found that parts of the Phoenix metropolitan are sinking each year, due to groundwater pumping. An annual subsidence rate of almost an inch may seem insignificant, but the continuous sinking, according to the experts,pretty much can’t be undone.
TV Personality Carol Vorderman Joins NASA Science Education Program
A former British game show co-host and a Cambridge engineering graduate, Carol Vorderman is excited to fully get involved with space education in her new role seated beside seven other directors of the board at the Challenger Center.
DARPA Space Plane May Reach Speeds In Excess Of Mach 10
DARPA has selected three awardees of $6.5 million each to develop and design the concept of a space plane that will be able to send small spacecraft in orbit, fly at Mach 10 speed, return to Earth and go back to space repeatedly, while costing less than $5 million each flight. Designs should be completed a year from now, and a prototype should be sent to space in 2018.
People With Autism May Be More Creative: Study
Researchers conducted an experiment to test the creative thinking and problem solving skills of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and found that quality overpowers quantity, making people diagnosed with the disorder more creative than expected.
Meditation May Help Ease Symptoms From Gastrointestinal Problems
Researchers found that elicitation of relaxation responses in nine weeks by IBS and IBD patients has positive effects that improve disease-related symptoms, anxiety, and overall quality of life.
Toxic Algae Is A Growing Threat To US Waters: Study
Scientists said that toxic algal blooms are poorly monitored and they pose a great threat not only to US waters but also worldwide. Toxic algae bring about cyanobacteria and contaminated drinking waters that may cause serious illnesses among those who catch it.
Virgin Rainbow Just Might Be The World's Most Beautiful Opal
The most beautiful opal in the world will be available for public viewing next month at the South Australian Museum. The Virgin Rainbow was discovered as an opalized fossil of an extinct cephalopod that existed when Australia was still blanketed with inland seas millions of years ago.
NASA Getting Ready To Find Next Generation Of Batteries For Space Program
Phase II awards have now been given by NASA to Amprius Inc. and the University of Maryland, whose proposals aim to develop next-generation energy storage technologies. These battery developments are crucial to deep space exploration.
Steroid Therapy May Help Increase Pneumonia Survival Rate
Researchers found an inexpensive and readily available treatment to community-acquired pneumonia which is known to have a high mortality rate. Findings are published online in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Former President Jimmy Carter Now Fighting Against Advanced Cancer
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with cancer, but not many details are known to the public yet. This follows a latest elective liver surgery he underwent at Emory University Hospital about a week ago.
Teens Suffering From Depression Should Be Monitored For Heart Disease Say Experts
Scientists have found that depressive mood disorders and bipolar disorders in teens put them at risk of cardiovascular disease. Doctors emphasize that the link between mood disorders and heart disease are well known but generally in adults.
New Aspartame-Free Diet Pepsi Hits Stores: Will It Be Enough to Sweeten Sales?
PepsiCo has replaced its current diet drink sweetener aspartame with sucralose in an effort to improve the drink and boost its sales. The new version hit store shelves on Aug. 11.
2015 Hurricane Season May Be Missing A Few Hurricanes: NOAA
The NOAA predicted a below-normal hurricane season this year, but also emphasized that while storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes are forecasted to be less this year, people must still be prepared and vigilant.
Martian Salt Flat May Be Evidence Of The Last Body Of Water On Mars
Scientists discovered Martian salt deposits that reveal an ancient lakebed formed billions of years ago. The researchers believe the lakebed could have been habitable during its existence.
10,000-Year-Old Stonehenge-Like Monolith Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily: What Could It Be?
Archaeologists discovered an ancient stone structure underwater off Sicily. They are not entirely sure what the structure’s function was, but are most certain this was man-made.
Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption Could Cause Up To 90,000 Immediate Fatalities
Scientists warned that if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, it could wipe out majority of the United States. 90,000 could be killed and rescue operations would be impossible to deploy as the affected area would be in a state of volcanic winter. Chances of a volcanic eruption are, however, very slim.
New Bill Seeks Return Of Ancient Skeleton Of Kennewick Man To Tribes In Columbia
The Kennewick Man was discovered nearly two decades ago with a nearly complete skeleton at the time of discovery. The 8,400-year-old Paleoamerican was lately found to belong to the Native American tribes.
Meet Microbiota, Set Of Gut Bacteria That Can Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Scientists discovered how gut bacteria can help in preventing the formation of type 1 diabetes. In an experiment on mice, the scientists saw that the presence of gut bacteria leads to the production of cathelicidins that fight immune-related diseases.
Deadly Ink: South Florida Tattoo Ink Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination
Before getting inked, make sure to check the bottles of grey wash shades. G1, G2 and G3 ink shades with code Lot #129 and expiration date January 2016 are contaminated. The FDA and A Thousand Virgins Corp., the company selling the tattoo ink, are recalling these products.
Ebola Survivors Battle Depression, PTSD, And Other Health Issues
The WHO reported a huge number of survivors from the Ebola outbreak that started late 2013. The patients are on the road to recovery but are facing some physical, mental and psychological issues.
