Articles by Dianne Depra
Collapsing Trees In California Raises Concerns About Drought And Public Safety
There’s no escaping California’s drought problem. Now trees are collapsing, raising concerns over how much the lack of water is affecting public safety.
Study Shows Nonprofit Hospitals Spend As Much For Charity Care As Other Hospitals
According to researchers, charity care spending is not much different in nonprofit hospitals compared to their for-profit counterparts, no thanks to unclear tax exemption policies.
Small Orbital Entry Return Capsule Tested In Oregon
NASA succeeds in testing out a small orbital entry return capsule in Oregon through its Flight Opportunities Program, affirming technologies that can retrieve samples from space more quickly.
Boy Gets Staph Infection After Playing In Bounce House
What was supposed to be just a fun summer day is now the source of regret for a 10-year-old boy who acquired a staph infection after playing in a bouncy house.
Polarization Switching In Nanomagnets Could Lead To Better Storage Drives
Researchers have discovered a new way to influence polarization in nanomagnets, opening up potential improvements in computer storage solutions by facilitating switching without external magnetic fields.
Barnacles Could Help Find Missing Malaysia Airlines MH370: Here's How
Barnacles covering a piece of debris that washed up on a French island have the potential to aid in determining the location of the missing flight MH370, according to ecologists.
Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Makes Closest Approach To Sun On Aug. 13: What To Expect
This Aug. 13, 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is due for a perihelion, allowing the comet to achieve its closest approach to the sun and complete an important milestone in its current journey.
FedEx To Stop Transporting Samples Of Bioterror Pathogens
Citing safety concerns, FedEx will no longer be accepting potential bioterror pathogens in its shipments, drastically reducing shipping options for research labs.
Chimps Use Clay As Mineral-Rich Dietary Supplement
Everyone needs a healthy diet. Chimps in Uganda are meeting their nutritional needs by eating clay, promoting detoxification and digestion as well in the process.
Studying Cancer Cells Can Lead To Key Heart Repair Breakthrough
What if heart cells were as prolific as cancer cells? Researchers have uncovered a new way to address age-related heart damage, turning to studying cancer cells for the solution.
Scientists Create Nanomachines Out Of Graphene Using Kirigami
A number of studies have explored graphene’s unique qualities. This time, researchers showed that the material can act like a spring when kirigami techniques are applied.
Sea Turtles Are Not Afraid Of Tiger Sharks: Study
Spot a tiger shark? To loggerheads, that’s not a big deal, as researchers discover that the sea turtle is more focused on other threats than the predator.
Researchers Can Figure Out A Bear's Diet By Analyzing A Single Strand Of Hair
You are what you eat. Researchers have come up with a way to assess the diet of bears, analyzing just one strand of hair to get the information they need.
Standing Too Long Can Cause Long-Term Health Problems Says Study
Stand up more, they said, in response to discovering sitting for long periods of time is bad for the health. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true, according researchers.
Scientists Predict Substance With Higher Melting Point Than Previously Studied Materials
What’s the highest melting point recorded experimentally for a material? According to a study, it’s two-thirds the temperature on the surface of the sun!
Tiny Robotic Wrist Could Do Wonders For Robotic Needle Surgery
Robot surgery is upon us and researchers have come up with a way to improve it, adding a tiny robotic wrist to increase reach and dexterity.
Imperfect Vaccines May Bring About More Aggressive Viral Strains
A study has shown that not all vaccines are made equal, with some creating ideal conditions for a virus to evolve and result in a more aggressive strain.
Mariah Carey Will Finally Get A Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Mariah Carey has definitely earned her spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as one of the most renowned in the music industry, getting her very own star in August.
New Technique Can Help Scientists Conduct Epigenomic Analysis With Just 100 Cells
From 10 million to 100, scientists have developed tools that lowered the cell requirement to carry out epigenomic analysis, making it easier to examine patient conditions and prescribe personalized treatment.
Windows 10 Update KB3074681 Causes Explorer Crashes: Fix Coming Soon
Windows 10 is set to be officially released in a few days but it is experiencing a few hiccups as a recent update is causing Windows Explorer to crash.
Not A Joke But Twitter Will Delete Your 'Stolen Joke': Why? Because Copyright
If you steal a joke, the joke’s on you, as Twitter cracks down on copyright issues surrounding jokes not properly credited to original authors.
The Body Weight Planner By NIH Might Be Your Best Friend To Lose Weight Fast
Calculate for caloric requirements with the NIH’s Body Weight Planner and achieve a more realistic way to lose weight and keep it off.
Kiwi Birds Unable To See Color After Adapting Nocturnal Lifestyle: Study
Having to survive in the dark, New Zealand kiwis adapted, subbing out the development of certain genes related to sight and enhancing others more useful to nocturnal living.
'Batman v Superman' And 'The Social Network' Mash-up Will Make You Think: Frenemies On Your Timeline?
Though their storylines greatly varied, 'Batman v Superman' and 'The Social Network' resulted in a mash-up that not only parodies but actually makes an enlightening point.
If Twitter Introduces Tweet Edit Feature, You Might Have To Thank Kim Kardashian For It
Kim Kardashian emailed Twitter herself to ask that they allow tweets to be edited. Does she have what it takes to get them to introduce the feature?
Chromecast Turns 2 And Google Celebrates It By Giving You Free Movie Rental
Happy Birthday, Chromecast! As Google's media streaming device turns 2, all users can enjoy free movie rentals for the year.
CT Scans Can Cause Cellular Damage Says Study
Researchers have uncovered that CT scans can cause cellular damage, saying that it will be in a patient's best interest if their doctor explored dose reduction strategies.
Klebsiella Pneumoniae Superbug Found In Retail Meat Products
Move over, Salmonella and Listeria. Researchers have discovered another superbug, one that thrives in pork, chicken and turkey meat products sold in grocery stores.
Scalable 'Building Blocks' May Pave The Way For Thinner Electronic Devices
A new wave of electronics may soon be entering the market as ORNL researchers discover a way to produce thinner transistors with 2D crystals for sleeker devices.
6 US Film Studios Facing EU Antitrust Charges
The European Commission takes antitrust issues seriously, putting 6 U.S. film studios and Sky UK under investigation for possibly breaking competition rules and giving consumers the short end of the stick.
