Articles by Dianne Depra
A Social Hormone Exists And It Fosters Cooperation When Risky Situations Arise
Risky situations like military operations will benefit from cooperative behavior. Researchers have found that a hormone called arginine vasopressin may be able to influence cooperation in these situations and ensure success.
Researchers Personalize In-Game Character Design With Free Tools
Researchers created free tools to allow players to make personalized in-game characters in just four minutes. They also see the tools as having potential in communication applications.
Researchers Discover Gene Family That Converts Cancer Cells Into Aggressively Growing Stem Cells
Researchers have found that overexpression in a family of genes results in worse outcomes across 10 types of cancer. When certain genes are overexpressed, cancer cells divide and grow continuously.
Psychiatric Disorders And Type 2 Diabetes Are Linked: Researchers
Researchers have found a genetic link between psychiatric disorders and Type 2 diabetes. Through their discovery, they are hopeful that new treatment options will be developed to help patients.
Honey Can Potentially Save Lives By Eliminating Harmful Fungus
Honey has long been touted to be beneficial to health but new research shows that it can destroy harmful fungus. This not only helps prevent cases of blindness but even death as well.
Melissa Benoist Reveals What Being Supergirl Means To Her
Playing Supergirl was a big shift for Melissa Benoist. The actress shared what the role means for her and the inspirations that helped her mold Kara Danvers.
Here’s Why Zack Snyder Thinks DC Movies And TV Shows Should Stay Separate
Zack Snyder is no stranger to the DC universe but the director is keen on keeping movie and TV properties apart. His reason has a lot to do with what he feels is best for the audience.
Brian Cox Corrects Neil DeGrasse Tyson On The Physics Of Lightsabers, Says They Can Actually Work
It was a Twitter conversation started years ago that began it all. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Cox finally had a sit-down to discuss the physics of lightsabers and the probability they could become reality.
Live-Action ‘Ghost In The Shell’ Finds Villain In Michael Pitt
‘Ghost in the Shell’ has its villain! Michael Pitt will be joining Scarlett Johansson in the live-action adaptation of the best-selling manga and anime series as the Laughing Man.
William Shatner Willing To Come Back To 'Star Trek' As Older Captain Kirk
‘Star Trek’ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016. William Shatner is on board with the idea of appearing as an older Captain Kirk in the reboot movies, should the opportunity arise.
Winners Likelier To Be Dishonest In The Future According To Research
Winning is great and anyone would want to continue the feeling. This may be why researchers have found that winners have a tendency to engage in dishonest behavior after a competition.
Two Children Made Their Own Card Game When They Couldn’t Afford To Buy One
Two children found a way around not having enough money for trading card games by making one of their own. ‘Creature Cards’ is proof that your imagination can take you places.
Kylo Ren’s Signature Force Sound Is A Cat Purr According To ‘The Force Awakens’ Sound Engineers
Sound engineers for ‘The Force Awakens’ have revealed that Kylo Ren’s Force sound was actually derived from a cat’s purr. Maybe the First Order commander still has a cuddly side to him?
Prehistoric Humans Supplemented Their Diets With Tortoises
Turtle meat may be a delicacy today, but for early humans, tortoises were necessary for survival. A supplement to a diet of mainly large game, tortoises were found to have been consumed roasted in their shells.
CVS To Offer Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone Without Prescription Across Ohio
More and more Americans are gaining access to overdose reversal drug naloxone. CVS Health is contributing by making the drug available without a prescription in all its pharmacies across Ohio.
Long-Term Global Warming Not Unpredictable, Needs External Drivers: Study
Global warming needs a hand to develop, researchers have confirmed. This goes against belief that any warming planet Earth undergoes is entirely unpredictable and not at all affected by human activities.
New Painkiller Developed As Strong As Morphine But Safer, Non-Addictive
Morphine is an effective painkiller but comes with serious side effects. Researchers developed a new painkiller to address these issues while retaining the pain-relieving effect that the opioid drug has to offer.
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Gold: Researchers Discover Way To Turn Electronic Waste To Gold
Millions of tons of electronic waste are produced every year, translating to millions of tons of possible sources of gold. Researchers have come up with a new gold extraction method that is cheaper, faster and safer.
Your Attitude Toward Aging Directly Affects Your Health
Aging is inevitable. It will undoubtedly bring changes to your body but researchers have found that your attitude toward growing old also affects your cognitive and physical health.
Chinese Scientists Genetically Modify Monkeys To Exhibit Autism Symptoms
Researchers in China have successfully bred macaque monkeys exhibiting symptoms associated with autism. Their work resulted in a superior animal model for the condition that can help further more research.
FDA Approves Merck’s Hepatitis C Pill Zepatier
Millions of Americans are infected by the hepatitis C virus. The FDA approval for Zepatier provides patients with genotype 1 and 4 infections another treatment option to improve prognosis for their condition.
FDA Approves Eisai’s Halaven As Treatment For Liposarcoma
Halaven has received the FDA’s approval as a chemotherapy option. It adds to the list of treatments that could be prescribed to patients with liposarcoma, a soft tissue sarcoma that forms in fat cells.
Will ‘Supergirl’ See Tom Welling Suit Up As 'Superman?'
Tom Welling was one of the most recognizable faces of 'Superman,' having portrayed Clark Kent in ‘Smallville’ for 10 years. Will we see him suit up in ‘Supergirl’ this time around?
'The Chickening’ Is The Stuff Fast Food Nightmares Are Made Of
What do you get when you cross fast food chicken with ‘The Shining?’ A digital remix called ‘The Chickening’ that’s a visual feast on so many levels.
LAIKA, Focus Features Release Official Trailer For ‘Kubo And The Two Strings’
The official trailer for “Kubo and the Two Strings” is out! It showed a more in-depth look at the magical world of a boy who must rise to the challenge to save his family from a vengeful spirit.
‘Ghost In The Shell’ Moves From Disney To Paramount
The live-action adaptation ‘Ghost in the Shell’ is underway, but there’s a slight change in plans. Disney will not be releasing the movie, instead handing off the task to Paramount Pictures.
Male Characters Have More Speaking Lines Even In Disney Princess Movies
Even fairy tales can be ironic. Disney princesses may be the stars of their movies, but linguists have found that male characters actually have more speaking lines.
'Batman V Superman’ To Take Flight With Turkish Airlines In Sponsorship Deal
'Batman v Superman' and Turkish Airlines teamed up for a sponsorship deal bringing together the best of both worlds. This means themed flights and the chance for eligible passengers to be at the movie’s LA premiere.
This Is What Really Happened To Darth Vader’s Helmet After 'Return of the Jedi'
Everybody knows what Darth Vader looked like, but do you know how his helmet turned out after ‘Return of the Jedi?’ David Prowse, the actor who played Vader in the original trilogy, gave us a clue.
Researchers Discover Stool Test Effective In Colon Cancer Detection
With stool tests found effective at detecting colon cancer, they can be added to colonoscopies as screening options to improve detection rates for the disease. With more than one option, patients can go for the choice that suits them best.
