Articles by Dianne Depra
Molecule Developed To Convert Carbon Dioxide Into Carbon-Neutral Fuel By Harnessing Light
Carbon reduction efforts have a new ally in a molecule that harnesses light to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. According to researchers, the molecule is more efficient than any carbon reduction method around.
Your Coffee Habit Could Be Protecting You Against Dementia
Need a reason to justify your coffee habit? Here’s one: your regular dose of caffeine could be protecting you against dementia, according to research from Indiana University.
Head Injuries Can Alter Hundreds Of Genes, Lead To Serious Brain Diseases
Traumatic injuries hurt the brain but now researchers are saying damaging effects extend to altering genes, which then give rise to risks for serious brain diseases.
CDC Report Highlights Rise In Number Of Children Getting Sick For Drinking Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizers make it more convenient to keep bacteria at bay but easy access to the alcohol-based product has also led to a spike in ingestion, which puts children’s health at serious risk.
Cocoa, Caffeine Go Together To Boost Attention, Ease Anxiety, Says Study
Separately, cocoa and caffeine have benefits but researchers have shown that combining the two also produces positive health effects. Looks like those who love their mocha lattes are on to something!
100,000-Year-Old Human Skulls Found In China Present Mosaic Of Features, Hint At Intermixing
Fossils offer insights into the past. Human skulls believed to be 100,000 years old discovered in China are offering anything but a straightforward look at how evolution occurred in Eurasia.
Study Shows Exercise Provides Relief Against Cancer-Related Fatigue
Exercise has always been good for the health. Now, researchers are saying it’s also more effective at providing patients with relief against cancer-related fatigue compared with medication.
Seaweed Nutrients May Have Had A Hand In Human Evolution, Says Study
Seaweeds may be no more than just marine plants to many people today, but they actually played a critical role in human evolution, researchers are saying.
First Evidence Of Rocky Planet Formation In Tatooine-Like Double Sun System Uncovered
For the first time, researchers have found evidence that rocky planets may exist in a double sun system located some 1,000 light-years away from Earth. SDSS 1557 resembles Tatooine, Luke Skywalker’s home planet in 'Starwars' that orbited twin suns.
Study Reveals Dogs, Toddlers Have Similar Social Intelligence
Maybe there really is merit in being told to get a dog first when you reveal you want a child. Researchers have discovered that dogs and toddlers share similarities in social intelligence.
Birdwatching Near Your Home Offers Mental Health Benefits, Says Study
Researchers have found that watching birds near your home can be good for your mental health. Results were consistent whether subjects lived in urban or suburban neighborhoods.
Common Food Additive May Interfere With Small Intestine’s Ability To Absorb Nutrients, Protect Against Pathogens
According to researchers, a common food additive may be negatively affecting the function of the small intestine. Titanium dioxide is found in common food items, such as bread and candy.
NASA, SpaceX Complete First Commercial Launch From Historic Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched a resupply mission to the International Space Station. En route are more than 5,000 pounds of supplies and research equipment for Expeditions 50 and 51 crew members.
Study Uncovers How Zika Virus Causes Microcephaly
Zika leading to microcephaly in babies is one of the reasons the virus is considered a major health threat around the world. Researchers now know how exactly the infection affects fetal brain development.
Injectable Psoriasis Drug Siliq Receives FDA Approval
Millions of people live with psoriasis in the United States. For those dealing with moderate to severe cases of the autoimmune condition, the FDA approved the injectable drug Siliq (brodalumab) as another treatment option.
Imaging Study Confirms Brain Differences In ADHD Patients, Suggests Condition Be Treated Like A Brain Disorder
The largest imaging study to tackle ADHD has found that the condition is associated with differences in brain structure. Given these results, researchers are suggesting that ADHD be treated like a brain disorder.
Dads, Dads-To-Be Also At Risk Of Pregnancy-Related Depression, Says Study
Pregnancy-related depression symptoms have been mostly attributed as affecting mothers but a study carried out in New Zealand has shown that fathers are susceptible to the condition as well.
Cosmic Valentine? Far-Off Star Beats Like A Heart In Response To Orbiting Exoplanet
Astronomers have spotted a star beating like a heart in response to an orbiting exoplanet. Star pulsations are nothing new but this is the first time that the phenomenon was attributed to a planet.
Mt. Erebus Ice Caves Stand In For Frozen Alien Worlds To Help NASA JPL Test Tools
It's no Europa but Mt. Erebus’s ice caves do good work simulating the frozen environments that could be present in alien worlds in the outer solar system, providing NASA with suitable conditions to test its tools in.
Study Results Are 'Very Clear': There's No Link Between Immigration And Crime
According to a study, having a lot of immigrants doesn’t equate to increased levels of crime. The research results are relevant as the Trump administration recently issued an executive order banning nationals from seven countries.
NASA Radar Captures Images Of Asteroid Resembling ‘Dungeons And Dragons’ Dice
2017 BQ6 was more angular than many asteroids and NASA’s radar images prove it. It’s so angular, in fact, that it closely resembles the dice used in 'Dungeons and Dragons.'
Giant Pterosaurs Dominated Ancient Transylvania, Suggests New Research
Pterosaurs ranged in size but researchers have found that those that flew over ancient Transylvania were particularly gigantic with 32-feet wingspans. Their massive size made it highly likely that they were the region’s dominant predator.
New Material Can Cool Structures Without Consuming Water And Energy
Researchers have come up with a new material that can cool structures without using water and energy, offering an eco-friendly alternative to current cooling systems in place.
Huggies Launches Diapers Specially Designed For Preemies Weighing Less Than 2 Pounds
Being born before 37 weeks puts preemies at high risk of health complications. Huggies is helping ensure the well-being of the smallest of preemies by developing diapers for babies weighing less than 2 pounds.
White Dwarf Star Containing Life’s Building Blocks Discovered 200 Light-Years Away From Earth
For the first time, scientists have discovered a white dwarf star featuring life’s building blocks: water, nitrogen and carbon. The results of their work spur hope of finding life in other objects in the universe.
Corticosteroid Emflaza Receives FDA Approval As Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
A new drug approved by the FDA has been shown to delay loss of walking ability for patients diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Emflaza is marketed by Marathon Pharmaceuticals.
Planning Algorithms Add Human Intuition, Get Performance Boost
Planning algorithms are on a level all their own when it comes to solving problems but MIT researchers have discovered that there’s still room for improvement when human intuition is added to the equation.
600-Year-Old Starlight Helps Physicists Address Quantum Theory Loophole
An international team of researchers just took on a quantum theory loophole, addressing the issue with some help from 600-year-old starlight. Their work specifically addresses the freedom-of-choice loophole in tests of Bell’s inequality.
Poor Thigh Muscle Strength May Increase Risks Of Knee Osteoarthritis In Women
Women are likelier to develop osteoarthritis in their knees if they have poor strength in their thigh muscles, say researchers. According to their study, however, the same cannot be said for men.
Terahertz Transmitter Under Development Capable Of Data Rates 10 Times Faster Than 5G
With a terahertz transmitter in place, faster data rates can be expected. This will mean easier-to-download mobile content, which will allow users to enjoy content on wireless devices with more ease.
