Articles by Jill Arce
New York Restaurant Spares Life Of 95-Year-Old Lobster
A Long Island restaurant received a 23-pound, 95-year-old lobster this week as part of a regular shipment of shellfish. The owner does not plan to cook or sell the lobster but will donate it to the Long Island Aquarium.
George H.W. Bush Recovering After Neck Injury From Accident
Former President Gerge H.W. Bush fell in his Kennebunkport home and was taken to the Maine Medical Center in Portland. The 91-year-old broke a vertebrae but only needs braces and therapy to heal. He and his family are in good spirits.
Monster Hunter Believes Loch Ness Monster May Be Giant Catfish
The Guinness World Record holder for the longest-running Loch Ness monster hunt, Steve Feltham, is still waiting for Nessie to finally appear – as a Wels catfish. While a research in 2013 sent 600 sonar beams to the depths of the loch and used satellite tracking and found nothing, the hunter says he won’t stop looking.
Doctors In China Grafted Severed Hand To Factory Worker's Leg To Keep Limb Alive
A factory worker in China temporarily lost his hand as it got chopped off at work. His hand and limbs were severely injured that doctors had to wait for them to heal before re-attaching his hand. While waiting for the tendons to heal, the doctors attached his hand to his leg. The factory worker's hand is now reattached back to his arm.
Claudia Alexander, NASA's Project Manager For Galileo Jupiter Mission, Dies At 56
NASA’s Claudia Alexander died at 56 July 11 due to breast cancer. The final manager of NASA’s Galileo mission project and a key team player in ESA’s Rosetta team, Alexander was a notable African-American woman in the space exploration field.
Minnesota Lawmaker Who Backed Medical Marijuana Law Hired By Leafline Labs
Minnesota Rep. Dan Schoen has taken a contract-basis job as security consultant of the cannabis company LeafLine Labs. He will be on unpaid leave until the end of the year, to aid in LeafLine’s clinic operations. He co-sponsored last year’s medical marijuana bill.
People Residing Near Fracking Sites Have More Health Problems: Study
Experts tallied hospitalization rates in Pennsylvania and found that areas with fracking hotspots are more likely to cause a higher number of hospitalizations than areas that do now allow fracking. Heart disease and neurological problems are the most common effects of fracking in these hotspots.
Conservationists Want To Use Facial Recognition Technology To Save The Lions
Conservationist group Lion Guardians started using face recognition software to be able to track lions more easily. The group believes that this will make it easier for them to understand the lion’s way of life, allowing them to better conservation efforts.
ESA Wants To Build 'Village' On Dark Side Of The Moon
The ESA welcomes its new Director General Johann-Dietrich Woerner who looks forward to building a village on the far side of the moon. NASA has built the Orion deep spacecraft which may allow Woern’s idea to be a reality; however, that remains to be seen.
Magpies, Kookaburras And Other Australian Birds May Soon 'Disappear'
Researchers found that some Australian birds are decreasing in number and may become endangered soon. Further studies are needed to analyze exactly why this is happening and in anticipation of their being endangered.
Rewilding Britain: Lynx, Wolves And Boars Should Be Reintroduced To Scotland
Rewilding Britain is launching a campaign to reintroduce lost wildlife to Scotland - including predators. Plenty of locals and government officials are however concerned about the potentially negative impact the wolf, lynx and wild boar could have on the countryside.
Volcano Ash Plume Shuts Down Major Indonesian Airport
Mt. Raung disrupted air traffic in Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya, right in time for the Eid holiday peak.
Steve Gleason Bill Passes House: Landmark Victory For ALS Patients
The Steve Gleason Act is now awaiting to be signed by President Barack Obama after passing Senate and the US House. The global leader in manufacturing speech generation devices looks forward to the implementation of the bill, as this will allow patients to have easier and more affordable access to eye-tracking technology devices that will help them communicate with friends and family.
Mosquito Warning: How To Avoid Mosquito Bites In The Heat Of Summer
This summer, doctors are keen to remind us about the must-knows, must-haves and must-dos in order to avoid mosquito bites and further prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
New Animal Geoglyphs Discovered In Peru Nazca Lines
Archaeologists used 3D scanning to identify ancient geoglyphs that date back to 400 B.C. Peru. The researchers aim to preserve Nazcan culture amid growing urbanization.
Supersized Hospitals In China Still Struggling With Patient Numbers
Hospitals in China are expanding, but the number of patients being admitted is greatly increasing as well. Chinese patients, while they could be treated in smaller community medical centers, choose to be admitted to university-affiliated hospitals. The medical staff members of these giant hospitals therefore face a struggle in providing beds and quality service.
Chinese Environment Authorities Report Improving Air Quality In China
The quality of air has greatly improved in China since 2014. The Chinese government continues to provide support to the campaign for cleaner air with much financial assistance and a strict enforcement of environmental laws.
Dentists Concerned That Too Many Children Have Rotten Teeth
Packages of sugary snacks and drinks should contain photos of dental decay warnings, similar to those in cigarette packs, says Prof. Nigel Hunt of the RCS.
Crowdfunding Campaign Aims To Resurrect Black Rhino Via Genome Sequencing
Researchers at the University of Washington raised funds through "Experiment" in their goal to genetically sequence the black rhino, a critically endangered species. The researchers further aim to be able to bring back 3 extinct subspecies with data that will be gathered through genome sequencing.
Funeral Directors Face Higher Risks Of ALS Due To Formaldehyde Use
Researchers analyzed data reflecting ALS deaths according to jobs the participants had. They found a small number of funeral directors who died of ALS which was most probably linked with very high levels of exposure to formaldehyde. The researchers stress that this should be given a closer look.
Senator Bill Nelson Survives Successful Prostate Cancer Surgery
US Senator Bill Nelson underwent prostate surgery last Monday in Washington and is expected to recover for at least a week. The prostate cancer which was diagnosed early should not affect his plans of running for a fourth term in 2018. His wife thanked everyone for their prayers and well wishes.
Worms Hitchhike With Slugs To Reach Far Places
Nematode worms use slugs for 'taxi rides' when they travel to look for food. The worms stay in the intestines of the slugs and temporarily nestle there until they are excreted into their destination.
Ellen Pao Out, Steve Huffman In as Reddit CEO: What Will Change?
Steve Huffman stands firm in saying that he will not reverse any of the decisions Ellen Pao made during her time as Reddit CEO.
$1.2 Billion: How Much We Spend On Fish Oil Yet We're Not Sure How It Helps Us
Experts have found that previous studies recommending fish oil supplements do not present reliable evidence to prove their claims.
Experts Warn Of 'Mini Ice Age' To Hit Earth In 2030s: What You Should Know
Scientists used a new model to observe solar cycles and predicted that the Earth will experience a mini ice age some time in 2030. The mini ice age is a normal phenomenon resulting from changes in the cycle of the sun. Similar to the Maundy Minimum that occurred in the 1600s, the Earth will go through much colder temperatures when the sun reaches the peak of its 26th cycle.
Stop Kissing And Cuddling Chicken To Stop Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Hundreds of Salmonella infections have been reported by 40 states in the US. The CDC says it is very important to avoid contact with live poultry to keep the outbreak from continually spreading.
Pregnant Women Who Drink Alcohol Do Not Understand Risks Involved: Study
Despite the BMA's strict advice to pregnant women not to drink alcohol at all during pregnancy, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found 20 to 80 percent of women across the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand drink alcohol while pregnant.
Scientists Want To Try Eco-Friendly Approach To Deep Sea Mining
Experts urge the International Seabed Authority to establish a more eco-friendly approach to deep sea mining. They stress the importance of prohibiting mining in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on the ocean floor.
Carnivorous Pitcher Plants Attract Bats And Here's A Good Amount Of Science How It's Done
Scientists discovered a strange relationship between pitcher plants and Borneo bats. Pitcher plants provide an ideal roosting place for bats, while bats provide fertilization to pitcher plants through their droppings. The scientists found a special feature in pitcher plants that allows them to attract bats.
'Sharkcano': Sharks Swim In Boiling And Acidic Waters Of Active Underwater Volcano [Video]
Sharks seem to have adapted to the hot and boiling waters of the Kavachi area. Explorers have yet to find out why and how this is possible.
