Articles by Dianne Depra
Authorities Confirm Second Ebola Death In Liberia
Is Ebola truly back in Liberia? A resurgence is looking likelier as another death has been confirmed by the health ministry to be due to the virus.
Fossilized Sperm Sample Found In Antarctica Is Oldest Animal Sperm Ever Found
A fossilized worm cocoon brought back from the Antarctic Peninsula has been found to contain the world’s oldest sperm cells at 50 million years old.
Premature Baby Beluga Whale In SeaWorld San Antonio Dies Despite 'Round The Clock' Care
After three weeks of holding on, a baby beluga whale has succumbed to possible complications due to being born a month premature, dying in SeaWorld San Antonio.
Chromosomes Play A More Active Role In Cell Division: Study
Researchers have found that chromosomes actually have an active role in cell division and are not merely included in the process.
Crisaborole For Atopic Dermatitis Is Effective In Phase 3 Trials, Anacor Reports
Anacor released a report saying its atopic dermatitis medication crisaborole is effective, putting the company a step closer towards making the drug available in the market.
Telemedicine Helps Patients Seek Quick Consultation But Here's What It Needs For Sustainability
Telemedicine is convenient and affordable so it’s not surprising that the industry is starting to grow. To truly thrive though, the industry must garner the support of an important entity.
Apple Will Produce iPad Pro In Limited Quantities: Report
Is Apple playing it safe? Supply chain sources reveal that the company ordered a limited quantity of components, hinting at the modest production volume it planned for its new iPad offering.
Routine Dental Anesthesia Traps This Man's Memory In 2005 And Can Only Create 90 Minutes Of New Memories
To a man, it’s always 2005. This is the result of a weird brain injury he acquired when he went to the dentist to get a root canal.
Sorry Sunbathers And Surfers, California Will Shut Down Outdoor Showers This Summer
Still deep in the throes of a severe years-long drought, California is shutting off outdoor showers in its parks and beaches to help in conserving water.
Physicists Explain Mechanics Of Why Puddles Don't Spread
When liquids spill, it should keep flowing - but it forms puddles instead. Why? MIT researchers sought to answer the question and found that molecular forces are at play.
Genetic Tests Prove New Ebola Virus In Liberia Very Similar To First Outbreak
Was Liberia not Ebola-free to begin with? Results from a genetic test show that the 'new' virus in the country is actually highly similar to the strain that was first responsible for the outbreak in Liberia.
Study Shows Volcanic Eruptions May Be Behind Global Warming Pause
The world has gone from one destructive force to another. Researchers have found that volcanic eruptions may have had a hand in slowing down global warming during the last decade.
Watch: First Trailer Of 'Halo: The Fall Of Reach' Animated Series
Microsoft unveils trailer for Halo: The Fall of Reach, giving a first look at the animated series telling the origin story of Master Chief and Blue Team, and essentially the Halo universe.
Forget Lebron: This 3D-Printed Robot Is Quite A Hopper And Here's How It Jumps Six Times Its Height
Harvard engineers have created a jumping robot that combines both rigid and soft robotics thanks to 3-D printing technology, simplifying the production process as well.
Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes Again: Third Case Reported In Minnesota
It's in the water! Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed in a boy who swam in Lake Minnewaska, marking the third case of the amoeba infection in Minnesota.
Affordable Cholera Vaccine May Be Key To Containing Cholera Epidemics
Administering an affordable oral vaccine for cholera has been shown to be effective in controlling the disease in an area where it is endemic, offering insight into how it can be better managed on a global scale.
Extreme Rainfall Linked To Rise In Global Temperatures: Study
Researchers have found that as the world grows warmer, the number of extreme rainfall events increases, highlighting what global warming does to the world.
Koala Study Has Researchers Monitoring Koala Love Lives
According to research, male koalas know a thing or two about mating, keeping competition at bay while attracting the ladies in one efficient move.
Ghostbusters Director Paul Feig Teases Fans With Photo Of Ecto-1
Paul Feig drops another tidbit for Ghostbuster fans, releasing a photo of the Ecto-1 that will be used by an all-female crew for the reboot.
Selfie Taken By Plus Size Woman In Old Navy Store Goes Viral
“I look fierce in it!” Rachel Taylor ends up with some empowering words for herself and others after taking a selfie in Old Navy.
'Safe' Plastic Just As Bad As Older Consumer Plastics Says Study
Plastic is everywhere and it’s making people sick. Unfortunately, alternative chemicals used to replace offending compounds have been found by researchers to be just as bad for the health.
Black Phosphorus Could Replace Silicon For Energy-Efficient Transistors
Researchers are a step closer to producing better transistors for electronics as a study shows that black phosphorus has high potential as an energy-efficient material.
Capcom To Offer Wearable Mega Man Helmet That Lights Up
Mega Man fans, rejoice! A wearable Blue Bomber helmet that lights up will be made available by Capcom, with a display showcased at the SDCC.
This Could Be The Worst Frozen-Themed Birthday Cake Ever But Here's The Story Behind It
A little girl wanted a birthday cake so she got one. It may not have looked exactly like the Frozen-themed cake she wanted, but it was still one of the sweetest gifts she got.
Grizzly Bear Uses 50-Pound Rock To Shatter Glass Enclosure At Minnesota Zoo
Guests visiting the Minnesota Zoo’s grizzly bear exhibit were given quite the shock when a bear took a rock and repeatedly slammed it at the glass wall enclosure until it shattered.
Forget Swiping: This Hands-Free Tinder Listens To Your Heart
An app like Tinder that reflects your heart’s real desires? That’s Hands-free Tinder, and it uses your heart rate to determine if a person deserves a right or left swipe.
Trailer Of 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' Hints Kaguya Will Be In The Game
Bandai Namco releases a new trailer for 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' and offers fans a treat with a glimpse of Kaguya as an in-game character.
198,000 Redditors Want Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Out
It’s not easy being Ellen Pao. After a Reddit employee was messily fired, an online campaign has been launched calling for her ouster as the company's CEO.
The Texas Redhead Centipede Is A Creature Straight Out Of Your Nightmares
Have a thing for redheads? You might have to rethink that when you come face-to-face with a Texas Redhead, The Lone Star State’s contribution to centipedes.
Michigan DNR Studying Damage Caused By Spruce Budworm To Forests
Spruce budworms are at it again, prompting the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to map out the extent of the damage done by the insects to forests in the area.
