Articles by Dianne Depra
Boy Who Played Darth Vader In Super Bowl Ad Receives New Heart Valve
Because of congenital heart disease, Max Page has needed surgery several times since his birth. Lately, the little Darth Vader underwent a procedure to get a new heart valve.
NASA Wants To Study Impact Of Climate Change On Arctic And Boreal Regions
NASA’s pitching in to explore the effects of a changing climate by studying tundras and boreal forests in Alaska and Canada as these regions represent major vulnerabilities that must be understood.
Study Shows Racial Bias May Affect Decision To Shoot At Targets
When split-second shooting decisions have to be made, individuals exhibit racial bias whether or not they realize it, a study says.
Kids With A Certain Gene Develop Myopia If They Also Like To Read
Researchers discovered that there is a downside to a child who likes to read, if they happen to have a gene variant as well that increases the likelihood they’ll develop myopia.
Scientists Create Primordial 'Perfect Liquid' In Lab
Researchers managed to recreate the early universe’s primordial soup in the lab, albeit at minute quantities. Thanks to the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Best Budgeting Apps For College Students: Mint, You Need A Budget And More
Having trouble managing your finances as a college student? There’s an app for that! Take control of your budget with help from the best iOS and Android apps around today.
New Vaccine For Protecting Children And Babies From Meningitis B Now Available
UK babies will be receiving meningitis B shots on top of current immunizations as the NHS begins a vaccination program to combat meningococcal group B infections.
Last Titanic Lunch Menu To Be Auctioned In New York
Before the Titanic sank, two men shared lunch on the luxury ocean liner. Now, the exact lunch menu they held is set to be auctioned in New York.
Researchers Find WWII Naval Tanker USS Mission San Miguel Off Hawaii Coast
After sleeping underwater for nearly 60 years, the USS Mission San Miguel, a World War II naval tanker, has been found thanks to routine research assessment off the coast of Hawaii.
Minnesota Mom Gives Birth To Conjoined Twins But One Did Not Survive
Amber McCullough decided not to give up on her girls after she found out she was having conjoined twins, delivering Olivia and Hannah via C-section at the Colorado Children’s Hospital.
Apple Music Executive Ian Rogers Resigns: Is Something Out Of Tune?
Ian Rogers has resigned. He is a key figure in Apple Music so, with him out, will the music streaming service be negatively affected?
Scientists Find Better Method Of Measuring Crop Temperatures
Better measurements mean better monitoring. In the case of crops, this can mean a better understanding of when they need water, allowing farmers to more effectively care for them.
Too Big, Too Old To Play Lego? Build With EverBlocks, Giant Lego For The Young (At Heart)
Build anything from coffee tables to houses quickly and efficiently with EverBlock, a modular system of life-sized blocks making your childhood Lego dreams come true.
Polio Virus Stayed In Man's Gut For 28 Years: How This Happened
Polio may have been widely eradicated around the world but one man continues to harbor the virus in his system despite receiving all the necessary vaccinations as a child.
Fear The Walking Dead: Who Among The Characters Will Die And Survive
Fear the Walking Dead just recently came out with its premiere episode but already everyone’s curious as to who will make it to the end.
Out-Of-Date Makeup May Contain Deadly Bacteria
Hanging on to your makeup? It may be time to let go, as researchers discover out-of-date cosmetics can harbor deadly bacteria, one of which can cause meningitis.
Scientists Find Protein That May Dictate What Happens To RNA After Transcription
HNRNPA2B1 has been identified as a reader protein for m6A chemical tags responsible for determining where RNAs go after DNA transcription.
Young Student Wins Eureka Prize For Video That Explains The Appendix
Paige Bebee may just be nine years old but she’s already won a prestigious science award for a simple video explaining the true function of the appendix.
1 In Every 5 Kids In US Suffering From Obesity: CDC
According to a CDC report, a lot of children are obese and rates are steadily rising, which could also be an indicator of health in adults in the future.
Birth Order Linked To Risk Of Obesity In Women
Exploring environmental and genetic influences in sisters, a study has found firstborns have higher chances of becoming obese as adults compared with their second-born siblings.
Researchers Explore Plant Genetic Responses To Climate Change
A study has shown that plants can weather through simulated climate change effects but had to undergo DNA changes to do so, highlighting the role of weather events in plant evolution.
Dementia Preceded By Diminishing Awareness Of Memory Loss: Study
According to research, the lack of awareness that memory loss is occurring can be one of the warning signs of dementia as it precedes the disease’s development by a couple of years.
'Butterfly Effect' Could Help Meteorologists Make More Accurate Weather Predictions
According to a study, an event as gentle as the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings has the ability to influence weather patterns because of the atmosphere’s instability.
ESA Marks First Aniversary Of Gaia Satellite Survey Mission
Happy first year anniversary, Gaia! ESA celebrated the spacecraft’s first year in main survey mode, optimistic that the star surveyor will successfully continue its mission.
Single Transplanted Uterus Links Three Generations In Sweden
One uterus was responsible for the birth of a woman and her child, made possible by a novel transplant procedure in Sweden, a breakthrough in fertility medicine.
Dementia Treatment Costs Could Reach $1 Trillion In 3 Years
The number of new dementia cases continues to grow, but not at the same rate as treatment costs, which a report estimates will balloon to $1 trillion by 2018.
New Research Submersible Design May Be Key Innovation For Ocean Research
Welcome the C-Researcher 3 from U-Boat Worx, the world’s first three-person submersible capable of reaching ocean depths of up to 5,577 feet.
NASA May Soon Explore Uranus And Neptune Following Pluto Mission
Will NASA be headed to Uranus or Neptune next? The agency is in the process of studying its options to decide on its next flagship mission.
Being Exposed To Nature Good For Sleep: Study
Need better sleep? Go and enjoy nature, said researchers, offering further proof that spending time outdoors has health benefits, most especially for those 65 years old and above.
E-Cigs Can Affect Cough Reflex Sensitivity: Study
Not a lot is known about how e-cigarettes affect the body but researchers have found their use can lower cough reflex sensitivity, even with minimal exposure.
