Articles by Dianne Depra
Pesticide 'Dumbs Down' Bees, Causes Deficits In Memory And Learning
Honeybees have it tough out there. Researchers have found that the pesticide chlorpyrifos, used for protecting crops against mites and insects, causes memory and learning deficits when ingested, even in minute amounts.`
Nickelodeon Revives ‘Legends Of The Hidden Temple’ As TV Movie
Olmec will be so proud! Nickelodeon has unveiled a lineup of future programs, including a TV-movie revival of the hit game show ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple.’
Reaction To Stress Affects Health More Than Frequency Of Stressful Events
Stressful events can throw anyone’s day into haywire but researchers have found that reaction to stress is a better indicator of risks for cardiovascular disease than mere frequency. This highlights the importance of stress intervention strategies.
Metabolism Protein Also Regulates Feeding Behavior: Study
Should you eat that chocolate or not? Your decision may be affected by a protein first associated with the metabolic process, as researchers found that it has a role in controlling feeding behavior.
‘Mediocre Monster' Is An RPG That Lets You Fight As A Mediocre Monster
Developed by Opal Squad, 'Mediocre Monster' puts its own spin on RPGs by putting players in the shoes of monsters, not heroes. Its turn-based gameplay will show you what monsters go through to make heroes look good.
Charging Electric Vehicles At Night Leads To Higher Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Electric vehicles help reduce dependence on fossil fuels by doing away with using gas to operate. However, researchers have found that late-night charging also has negative implications on the environment.
Species Groups React To Climate Change In Patterns: NOAA
Researchers have found that marine fishery species react similarly to changes in their environment. Their findings show yet again that climate change affects distribution in the ocean, which can have an economic impact.
'Doctor Strange' Video And Images Surface Showing Benedict Cumberbatch And Chiwetel Ejiofor In Costume
‘Doctor Strange’ is all set for its November release, with production in full swing in London. A video and some images of the production surfaced showing Benedict Cumberbatch and Chiwetel Ejiofor in costume.
New Drug Reverses Effects Of Blood Thinner Pradaxa In Brain Hemorrhage Patients
Using blood thinners is a part of managing stroke risk. However, when bleeding does occur, it is important to stop the effects of blood thinners, which is what Praxbind (idarucizumab) is designed to do.
New Antibodies Against Ebola Found In Blood Of Outbreak Survivor
Ebola may be out of the public focus right now, but researchers are still hard at work studying how to combat the virus. With the discovery of new antibodies, they are a step closer to developing treatments against the virus.
February 25 Is ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Day In Pasadena
‘The Big Bang Theory’ has been on air for almost nine years. Pasadena is celebrating with the show as it hits its 200th episode, declaring Feb. 25 as ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Day in the city.
Fan Expo Canada Marks Stan Lee’s Final Canadian Appearance
Comic book legend Stan Lee may be 93-years-old but he doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Well, maybe just a bit, as it is announced that he will be making his last convention appearance in Canada.
Alzheimer’s Drug May Help Smokers Successfully Kick Their Habit
Quitting smoking is difficult. Researchers understand this very well, turning to a drug approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer’s disease in aiding smokers quit their habit.
Shipments Of Canned Green Beans Halted After Utah Woman Finds Snake Head In Can
Canned green beans, anyone? A Utah woman may be swearing off Western Family’s canned green beans for a while after she discovered a snake head from a can one night while preparing a meal.
Obesity Risks Rise With Exposure To Air Pollution
Air pollution has long been known to cause health problems. Obesity may be added to the list as researchers have discovered that exposure to air pollution leads to metabolic changes that promote the condition.
Gut Microbes May Reverse Effects Of Malnutrition In Children
Gut bacteria have long been known to affect health but they are mostly associated with immunity. Researchers, however, have found that gut microbes have a big role to play in child nutrition.
Virgin Galactic Rolls Out New SpaceShipTwo Space Tourism Rocket
With the second version of the SpaceShipTwo unveiled, Virgin Galactic is back in the game. Even after a few setbacks after the events of 2014, the company is still serious about making space tourism a reality.
Clot-Buster Alteplase Effective In Reducing Deaths Associated With Deadly Form Of Stroke
Intraventricular hemorrhage has a mortality rate between 60 and 80 percent. According to researchers, alteplase treatment can drastically bring down this figure while improving outcomes in survivors.
Celebrating National Donor Day: Understanding Organ Donation Through Facts And Figures
Every year, thousands die because they don’t receive life-saving transplant surgery due to the lack of available organs. National Donor Day is in place to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.
Heartburn: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment And Home Remedies
Why does heartburn happen and what can you do about it? Check this out to learn more about the condition, picking up a few home remedies and lifestyle modifications to manage heartburn better.
'Final Fantasy VIII' Remix Album 'SUCCESSOR' Now Available
Materia Collective released ‘SUCCESSOR: Final Fantasy VIII Remixed’ last Feb. 11, in time for the 17th anniversary of 'Final Fantasy VIII' North American release. The remix album combined the efforts of more than 150 performers, composers and arrangers!
‘Gotham’ To Give Azrael ‘Brand-New Twist’ In 'Wrath Of The Villains'
Azrael is coming to ‘Gotham’ and he’s going to get a ‘brand-new twist.’ See how the character turns out as TV show returns for the second half of its second season.
Worms’ Food Choices Offer Researchers Clues On How Lifelong Memories Form In Young Brains
Researchers have turned to worms to study how memories are formed and retained. According to their work, forming and retaining memories are associated with different neurons.
High-Reward Memories Prioritized During Memory Replay
Researchers have found that the brain may be filtering memories by retaining those it believes will result in a reward in the future. Their findings offer clues on how memory recall works.
One Of Three Coming ‘Transformers’ Movies Is A Bumblebee Spin-Off
Three more ‘Transformers’ movies are in the works and one of them is a spin-off for the fan-favorite Bumblebee. Michael Bay is set to direct ‘Transformers 5,’ which will be his last.
Advocates Worried Obama’s Risky Science Spending Will Backfire
President Barack Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2017 was recently released and it showed massive support for scientific research. This is good news for the scientific community but advocates are worried about how Congress will respond.
Orion Crew Module Begins Processing For First Space Launch System Mission
Now at the Kennedy Space Center, the Orion crew module pressure vessel is being prepped for Exploration Mission-1. This will be a step toward testing NASA’s capabilities for deep-space missions.
Maisie Williams Keen On Being Next Doctor If Idris Elba Won’t Take Role
Will Maisie Williams be the first female Doctor? If given the opportunity, the ‘Game of Thrones’ star said she’d like to play the next iteration of the 'Doctor Who' lead.
‘Dragon Ball’ Fan Turns Hoverboard Into Nimbus Cloud, Rides It Around Taipei
What do you do when you have a hoverboard and are a big fan of ‘Dragon Ball’ series? Make your own Nimbus Cloud, of course!
Is It Possible To Predict Who Will Develop Multiple Sclerosis?
Researchers launched a study involving thousands of family members of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to see if there’s a way to tell who can get the condition. Positive results will allow for early disease intervention and treatment.
