Articles by Jill Arce
Archaeologists Determine Identities Of Four Jamestown Colonial Settlers
Scientists discovered four bodies near the site where John Smith named Pocahontas in what is now known as Jamestown church. The four bodies were identified as prominent English settlers in 1600 that played important roles as leaders.
Girl Born With Bone Disease Raises More Than $15,000 (And Counting) For Hospital That Treated Her
On her 8th birthday on Aug. 16, Addie Bryan is planning to give a check to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital as her way of giving back to those who cared for her when she was diagnosed with Larsen syndrome. She has raised more than $15,000 so far.
Live Imaging Of Lung Cancer Cells Can Increase Effectiveness Of Surgery
Researchers discovered that near infrared imaging can detect lung cancer tumors invisible to the naked eye. They tested the technology in a number of participants and located a very high percentage of existing tumors, without prior knowledge.
Japanese Scientists Test Fire World's Most Powerful Laser
Scientists from Osaka University witnessed the release of the world’s most powerful laser beam. The amplified power comes from very minimal energy but produces massive wattage.
Ancient Human Dwellings Shed New Light On Earth's Magnetic Field Reversals
Scientists have discovered a new record of the Earth’s magnetic field strength in burnt villages during the Iron Age in South Africa. The Earth's core in the region may have played an important role in magnetic field reversals.
Hurricane Sandy Still Affecting Health Of Many NJ Residents
Researchers interviewed New Jersey residents and found that those affected by Hurricane Sandy from three years ago are up to now experiencing mental distress, depression or PTSD. The study was funded by the state health department in its efforts to address better this longstanding aftermath.
Young Girl With Rare Blistering Skin Condition Hopeful About New Drug
The family of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) patient Rafaella Kopelan is working closely with a pharmaceutical company that may soon provide a topical treatment to cure blisters caused by EB. The pharmaceutical company Scioderm is in turn, working closely with FDA to quicken the pace to get the drug approved.
Safety Board To Shed Light On Circumstances Behind Virgin Galactic Crash
The NTSB will release a full report on its investigation behind last year’s Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShip Two crash, Tuesday. Officials said the crash was potentially caused by co-pilot error, leading to the co-pilot’s death. The agency meeting will be webcast live.
Music And Sex Can Bring About Similar Sensations In Humans
Researchers found that certain features of musical pieces cause a listener to experience sensations similar to those brought about by sexual tension. The researchers list a number of songs that triggered these sensations among listeners, Adele and Celine Dion’s hits included.
Kroger Recalling Four Types Of Seasonings Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella is typically found to contaminate poultry and raw meat, but the bacteria has this time found its way into the contents of four of Kroger's seasoning products.
San Fransisco Mogul Wants To Give Refugees An Island Of Their Own
An Israeli real estate tycoon in San Francisco has proposed the idea of building a nation for the world’s stateless refugees. He and his team have put up a website to promote awareness of the worldwide crisis and seek support for their proposed solution to provide a normal life - and home - to refugees.
Cameras Embedded In Rhino Horns Could Help Stop Illegal Poaching
Non-profit conservationist org Protect created a device to monitor wildlife activity and notify authorities for any signs of poaching. The device involves a heart rate monitor, GPS and a video camera. The group plans to save other animals with the use of this device.
Synthetic Corals Can One Day Help Clean Oceans Of Industrial Pollution
Scientists have found a way to eliminate water pollution caused by mercury dumped by industrial processes. The ocean cleaning agents function the same way real corals do, absorbing mercury, but are not prone to dying because they are made of synthetic materials that mimic real corals’ features.
CDC Issues New Warning About Edible Marijuana: What You Should Know
Compared with smoking, eating pot gets you high a little longer after ingesting, so there is no need to take in too much at a time, the CDC warns.
FDA Approves Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Praluent By Regeneron And Sanofi: $15,000 A Year, Anyone?
The FDA approved the cholesterol-lowering injection Praluent Friday. The drug can be administered by patients themselves, and costs around $15,000 a year. The same committee that recommended Praluent to FDA has also recommended another drug that serves the same purpose, Repatha, still up for final approval by the FDA.
Ancient Kiwi DNA Shows Maori Engaged In Feather Trade
Experts used DNA samples of kiwi feathers in Maori cloaks and concluded that the feather was an object of trade among tribes in the early 19th century.
New Flu Vaccine May Soon Cover All Strains Of Influenza
Scientists successfully created a universal vaccine that targets more than one strain of influenza and found it to be effective on mice. The successful initial experiment sheds a positive light into creating a promising ‘influenza vaccine cocktail’ to bring down the number of cases and deaths in humans.
Isabella The Blue Whale Helps Scientists Track Whale Migration And Breeding Patterns
Scientists successfully tracked how a female blue whale traveled to and from the waters of the Chilean coast for the first time. This successful documentation, the scientists believe, is a big step in trying to identify the large mammal’s migratory and breeding pattern. Hints of breeding have also been seen when the scientists compared genetic patterns of sample whales from different regions.
Experts In Disagreement Regarding Authenticity Of Skeleton Belonging To Alexander The Great's Father
Previous study has discovered what looked to be Alexander the Great’s father Philip II’s remains, but analysis found that the real Philip II was just lying in a tomb next to what was previously thought. An evident knee injury which the King was known to have was found in the skeleton, making the discovery more authentic than the first.
More Teens Using Morning-After Pill, Says CDC Report
A new study revealed improved statistics in teenage sexual activity and methods of contraception. More teenage girls are now using the morning-after pill because it has become easier to buy. Experts emphasize that there are still health risks to consider for Americans who engage in sex at an early age.
Sugary Drinks Cause Thousands Of New Diabetes Cases Per Year: Here Are Some Alternatives
Researchers found that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is negatively linked to type 2 diabetes. They also found that artificially sweetened drinks and fruit juice may be positively linked to the illness, but do not recommend them as alternatives to preventing it.
4,000-Year-Old Home Found And Excavated In Ohio
Archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old home in an unrevealed site in Lorain County, Ohio. The scientists will further dig through the site to learn more about the culture of the ancient dwellers and protect the site with plastic to avoid vandals and illegal digging.
Testosterone Therapy Does Not Cause Blood Clots: Study
Experts conducted the first large-scale study to find a link between testosterone therapy and VTE, and found none. The researchers refute a previous study that led the Federal Drug Administration to require VTE warnings on approved testosterone therapy products.
Authorities Report First West Nile Virus Fatality In California
California reported its first WNV-caused death and is continuing to report an increasing number of areas that are infected with the virus. Health care providers list simple steps households can take to prevent getting infected.
New Tech Could Do Wonders For Wildfire Control
Experts have come up with a new technology to predict wildfire situations and help firefighters more easily do their job. The software uses a GIS to project time frames and fire directions affected by specific wind speeds. The developers of this software aim to make this readily available to everyone in a smartphone app version.
Pet Owners Claim Marijuana-Based Dog Treats Cure Canines: Time For Dog Medicinal Marijuana?
The calming Treatibles are gaining much popularity among dog lovers in Berkeley because of the effectivity in treating dog ailments. The manufacturer of the hemp-based biscuits says the products do not contain THC, so dogs don’t get high. Vets are skeptic due to the lack of research.
Users Of Reusable Bags Buy More Junk Food: Good For Environment, Bad For Your Health?
Experts discuss the 'licensing effect' in shoppers who bring reusable shopping bags to the grocery store. In a study, they found that those who bring reusable shopping bags with them are more likely to buy junk food as a reward for doing good to the environment.
Your Saliva Could Tell If You're At Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists conducted a small experiment and found that certain compounds in the saliva may detect Alzheimer’s. Experts have differing opinions about the reliability of the study; however, a lot have noted how promising this could be, being still at its preliminary stage of research.
This Robo Shows Faint Glimmer Of Self-Awareness [Video]
Researchers conducted an experiment to test self-awareness in robots. They adapted the King’s Wise Men story and found that robots can mix up information through self-understanding to learn new behavior and things.
Close Relative Of Velociraptor Had Wings And Colorful Feathers
Paleontologists working in China dug up the almost complete skeleton of a dinosaur closely related to the popular Jurassic Park dinosaur Velociraptor. The newly discovered species is flightless, even with its feathery wings.
