Articles by Dianne Depra
Vitamin B12 Levels Prematurely Low In The Brains Of People With Autism And Schizophrenia
Researchers have found that vitamin B12 levels are lower in the brains of individuals with autism or schizophrenia. Additionally, the drop appeared to occur sooner than it should have.
New Handbags From Ivanka Trump Charge Phones For Women On The Go
Ivanka Trump understands busy women. She released a line of chargeable bags called Soho Totes to ensure they’ll have all the juice they’ll need to power their devices while they’re on the go.
Next ‘Labyrinth’ Screenwriter Clarifies Movie Will Not Be A Reboot
“Labyrinth” will not be getting a reboot, clarified screenwriter Nicole Perlman. A new iteration of the movie is indeed in the works but there’s no word yet on what direction it will take.
US Military Gears Up For Cyborg Soldiers: Other DARPA Projects With Military Applications
How soon can we have cyborg soldiers? That depends on how DARPA’s Neural Engineering System Design program turns out, which is under development to help U.S. military soliders relay and receive information more efficiently.
Scott Kelly Conducts First Reddit AMA From Space
Scott Kelly is well on his way to being the first American to spend a whole year away from Earth. He also earned a distinction for his Reddit AMA on Jan. 23, the first to be done from space.
‘Star Wars’ Death Scenes Compiled In 8-Bit Video
Deaths are deaths and they leave quite an impression, especially in ‘Star Wars.’ PipocaVFX took a handful from the franchise and gave them the 8-bit treatment, turning the tragedies into a cute short compilation.
Help Make This ‘He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe’ Documentary A Reality
By the power of grayskull, there’s a ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’ documentary project on Kickstarter! Show you have the power by supporting the campaign and help make the project happen.
Bryan Singer Compares ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ To ‘Game Of Thrones’
Did Bryan Singer take inspiration from ‘Game of Thrones’? The director, who turns out to be a fan of the HBO TV series, sees similarities between the show and his upcoming movie ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’
‘Terminator 2’ Dropped From Paramount’s 2017 Schedule
Looks like 'The Terminator' will not be coming back next year. Paramount has dropped the sequel to ‘Genisys’ from its 2017 release calendar.
Luke Skywalker’s Blaster From ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Up For Auction
Want a piece of ‘Star Wars'? You have to opportunity to own the very same blaster Luke Skywalker used in filming ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ if you join the Nate D. Sanders auction for the item.
CW Sneak Peek Shows First Look At ‘Wonder Woman’ Film
Who is Wonder Woman and why is she among men? According to a CW sneak peek, we’ll get the answers we’re looking for when ‘Wonder Woman’ hits theaters in 2017.
Dentists Swapping Anesthetic Needles For Tiny Electric Currents
Don’t like going to the dentist? Researchers may be a step closer toward helping ease your fears, turning to tiny electric currents to administer anesthesia instead of needles.
Heart Attack Victims Less Likely To Survive The Higher Up They Live
High-rise living may be a sign of affluence but the higher up you live, the lower your chances are of surviving a heart attack, according to a study. Researchers offered several recommendations to improve survival rates.
Mentally Challenging Activities Crucial To Healthy Aging In Older Adult Brains
There’s no avoiding aging but you growing older does not have to mean a decline in cognitive ability. Researchers have found that older adults can maintain a healthy brain by engaging in mentally challenging activities.
Gene Linked To Autism Lays Foundations For Healthy Brain
Researchers have found that a certain gene associated with autism development is also a crucial component for healthy brain growth. This provides new insight on how mental disorders develop.
Mountain Climbing Dangers On The Rise Due To Climate Change
Mountain climbing has its rewards, but it is not without its risks, most especially now that climate change is at work. According to research, climate change compounds the dangers already in place along mountain routes.
Researchers Discover 'Genetic Paint Box’ In Butterflies Responsible For Creating Wing Patterns
Butterfly wing patterns are truly sights to behold and researchers have discovered the ‘genetic paint box’ responsible for them. It turns out these genetic switches can be ‘shaken up’ to create new wing patterns.
Psychologists Explain When And Why Bystanders Intervene With Cyberbullies
Cyberbullies are nasty and it turns out bystanders don’t always stand on the side of good. UCLA psychologists have found that social media bystanders only intervene under certain conditions.
Georgia Tech Building New Lab To Offer Researchers Remote Access To Robots
Robots will undoubtedly be part of the future and Georgia Tech is helping pave the way by building a facility that roboticists from all over the United States can access. The Robotarium will be a playground for robots and researchers alike.
Researchers Study How Light Behaves In Curved Spaces
Measuring light in space can now be simulated in the lab, thanks to the efforts of researchers from Germany. The new method of studying light in curved spaces can be used to determine the sizes of stars close to the sun.
Attorneys General Support CDC’s Proposed Opioid Prescription Guidelines
Painkillers are useful, but are at high risk of being abused. To bring down the number of deaths and injuries associated with using opioid painkillers, Attorneys General have voiced their support for the CDC’s proposed guidelines.
Audi Enters Space Race With Moon Rover
Audi’s making its presence felt in the space race by helping send a rover to the moon. It’s called the Audi lunar quattro and will be a testament to the carmaker’s expertise.
Thousands Of Alaskan Seabirds Starved To Death? Mass Deaths Baffle Scientists
Common murres are dying by the thousands, washing ashore on beaches along the Alaska Gulf. Die-offs are not unusual but scientists have not been able to pinpoint the reason for this one.
Researchers Identify First Demonstration Of Sexual Selection In Dinosaurs
Shaking what their momma gave them? Researchers have found that Protoceratops have bony frills that change in shape and size as they grow older, hinting at function akin to sexual display.
Religious Decline Not Equivalent To Moral Decline: Study
Religion and morality appear to go hand-in-hand but they are actually independent of each other. A researcher has found that a decline in religious values does not translate to a decline in moral ones.
Forever Yours: Couples’ Quality Of Life Linked Even After Death Of One Partner
It looks like even death can’t erase the influence couples have on each other. According to researchers, quality of life in couples remain linked even after the other half has kicked the bucket.
Prostate Cancer More Aggressive In Obese Patients: Here’s Why
Being obese has long been established as a major health risk. Those with prostate cancer, however, will have to be more mindful of their weight as being obese has been found to promote the progression and spread of the disease.
Dogs Truly Are Man’s Best Friend: Study Shows Canines Can Recognize Human Emotions
Do you feel as though your dog knows exactly when you’re in need of a snuggle? It turns out dogs may have an intrinsic ability to recognize emotions, allowing them to react accordingly.
Colin Trevorrow Promises ‘Deeply And Profoundly Satisfying’ Answer To Theories About Rey And Luke
There’s no shortage of ‘Star Wars’ fan theories and those particularly focused on Rey and Luke will get a ‘deeply and profoundly satisfying’ answer in the end. This, according to ‘Episode IX’ director Colin Trevorrow.
Anti-Cancer Properties Found In Common Painkiller Diclofenac
Diclofenac is a common painkiller. Aside from easing pain caused by a number of conditions, it has potential as an anti-cancer drug, according to researchers.
