Articles by Dianne Depra
Studies Show Bystanders With CPR Training Can Save Lives
Don’t think much of bystanders? Think again, as studies prove that having bystanders who know CPR around can not only save lives but improve chances of progressing without neurological damage.
Pager App Delivers Uber-Like Service For People In Need Of Doctors
As an app, Pager aims to simplify receiving medical attention by bringing house calls back, making it convenient for patients to see a doctor without leaving the comforts of their home.
New Nectar-Eating Bat Species Takes Scientists By Surprise In Brazil
A general study of a bat genus has yielded another species, taking scientists by surprise as they identified a new nectar-eating bat in Brazil.
CDC To Carry Out Extensive Review of Lab Safety And Pathogen Handling Procedures
A comprehensive review of implemented regulations in CDC research labs is being carried out by the agency in an effort address problems involving safety and security.
Remarkably Well-Preserved Fossils Give Scientists 3D Look At Ancient Life
They were discovered a long time ago but now that these Strawberry Bank fossils are being studied, they’re painting a detailed picture of a marine ecosystem that thrived millions of years ago.
50 Cent Admits In Court That Flashy Lifestyle Does Not Reflect His Wealth
It’s not as it appears, according to 50 Cent. The rapper’s flashy lifestyle is under fire as he testified in court about his finances.
Over 600 Scientists Call Out Science Journal For Spreading 'Damaging Stereotypes'
Hundreds of scientists showed their support for eradicating pervasive stereotypes by signing an open letter addressed to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Gene Therapy To Correct Blindess Can Also Improve Visual Pathways In The Brain
Researchers showed that not only is gene therapy capable of restoring sight but it can also spur brain connections back into action despite being inactive for a while.
Schizophrenia And Depression Drug Rexulti Gets FDA Nod Of Approval
Rexulti was approved by the FDA as treatment for schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, providing patients with a new option to address symptoms related to the conditions.
World's Fastest Electric Vehicle Venturi VBB-3 Aiming For 600KM/H Record
The Venturi VBB-3 is scheduled to go back to the Bonneville Salt Flats in August in its third attempt at achieving 600 km/h in a bid to beat the world speed record.
Stephen Hawking Turbocharges Search For Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life
The search for extraterrestrial life just got a boost as Stephen Hawking officially backs Breakthrough effort to confirm whether or not life beyond Earth exists.
Air And Space Museum Wants To Save Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 Mission Spacesuit And It Needs Your Help
Help the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum bring Neil Armstrong's spacesuit to the public by supporting the Kickstarter campaign 'Reboot the Suit.'
Russian Billionaire Yuri Milner Pledges $100 Million Fund To Help Search For Alien Life
With $100 million, Yuri Milner bolstered the search for signs of alien life, supporting the decades-long effort of astronomers by making technology and other resources more easily available.
Ant-Man Tops Box Office But Nothing Big Or Marvelous About It: Here's Why
'Ant-Man' proved that size doesn’t matter, raking in $58 million and taking the top spot in the weekend box office by beating a number of other movies.
Too Much TV Can Make Toddlers More Prone To Bullying
Researchers advise parents to adhere to recommended TV viewing hours in a day for toddlers to help reduce the likelihood of their children being bullied when they grow up.
UCLA Health Data Breach Affects 4.5 Million Patients: What You Should Know
UCLA Health has a confirmed a data breach against its network, an incident that put up to 4.5 million patients at risk after personal and medical information may have been exposed.
New Study Explains Why Your Crow's Feet Are More Pronounced: Here Are Some Skin Care Tips
Researchers have discovered why wrinkles are deeper in some areas than others, thanks to some unlikely subjects. Findings hint at the problem that anti-aging skin care addresses.
Nanowires Could Make Solar Fuel Cells Ten Times More Powerful
Less is definitely more, as researcher discover downsizing gallium phosphide into nanowires improves the material’s effectiveness as a solar fuel cell component.
Miami Blood Bank Closed By FDA Due To Numerous HIV-Related Violations
For committing a number of violations, a blood bank in Miami was closed down by the FDA. The agency has not done anything like this in more than 10 years.
Minion Toy Saves Life Of Little Girl Who Fell From Third-Story Apartment: Tank Yu! Muak Muak Muak
Need another reason to love the little yellow creatures? A little girl is alive after falling out of a three-story window because of her Minion toy.
Sitting For Prolonged Periods Ups Cancer Risk But Only For Women: Study
Even just sitting down, when done for long periods of time, can increase risks for certain cancers in women, according to researchers from the American Cancer Society.
Aspen Foods Recalls 2 Million Pounds Of Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Aspen Foods is one of the latest to initiate a recall after nearly 2 million pounds of its chicken products were found to be possibly contaminated with Salmonella.
FDA Bans Drugs Made From Drug Plants In India
The FDA wants Indian pharmaceutical companies to try harder to meet quality standards, banning imports of generic drugs from certain drugmakers in the country.
New Wind Speed Prediction Method Could Lead To Cheaper Wind Farms
Harnessing wind energy requires planning. A new method for predicting wind speed developed by MIT researchers can help with that, hastening evaluation to save precious resources.
White Rhinos On The Path To Extinction With Last Male Member Nearing Old Age
Northern white rhino numbers have dwindled over the years, and now, Sudan is the only male left and he's old. Can he still prevent the species from going extinct?
Women With Breast Cancer More Susceptible To Weight Gain
According to researchers, breast cancer survivors are gaining more weight than their cancer-free counterparts and that’s bad news for their overall health.
UN Meets Goal To Treat 15 Million HIV Patients By 2015
A UNAIDS report shows efforts to curb HIV and AIDS are successful, meeting the goal of treating 15 million people with HIV by 2015.
3D 'White Graphene' Could Be Next Big Thing In Cooling Gadgets And Computers
Electronics heat up but a better cooling solution may be underway as researchers discover that white graphene in 3D form can optimize how gadgets and devices are cooled.
Storms In The Tropics Contribute To Melting Ice In The Arctic: Study
According to researchers, heavy rains are bad news as they contribute to faster ice melts in the Arctic, consequently hastening the rise of sea levels.
Pluto's Story: How An 11-Year-Old Girl Named A Landmark Scientific Discovery
When Venetia Burney made her suggestion, she didn't know she would go down in history as having named a planet. The 11-year-old chose aptly too.
