Articles by Dianne Depra
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery More Effective Than Lifestyle Changes In Treating Type 2 Diabetes
If you're trying to figure out how to better manage type 2 diabetes, then bariatric surgery may be the answer, according to a new study.
Experts Advise Caution When Swimming In Public Pools
Summer is here so a trip to the public pool may be inevitable. The CDC in a report warns swimmers against the dangers of splashing in a public pool.
Scientists Load Telescope Into Plane To Capture Pluto's Shadow On Distant Star
Thanks to a modified Boeing 747SP jet liner called SOFIA, scientists were able to take a closer look at an occultation involving Pluto, Earth and a distant star.
SpaceX Moves Dragon Spacecraft Abort Test To Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX is moving its in-flight abort test involving Dragon capsules from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida following an agreement with NASA.
Oh, The Irony: Evolution Behind Many People's Lack Of Acceptance Of Evolution
Evolution remains a heated topic of debate, and which side you take depends on the kind of cognitive style you have as well as other influencing factors.
Working Moms Now More Socially Acceptable, Says Study
Some moms can’t help if they have to work for their families and now research has shown that society has grown more accepting of these women.
NASA New Horizons Confirm Detection Of Methane On Pluto
NASA’s New Horizons is on schedule to fly by Pluto in July, in the process confirming that methane is present in the planet.
Second Ebola Case Confirmed In Liberia: Area Quarantined
Ebola is back in Liberia, prompting a quarantine, the first in the country after it was declared free of the disease by the World Health Organization.
West Nile Positive Mosquitos Found In Several States
In the heat of summer fun, don’t forget to protect yourself from mosquitoes as the West Nile virus has been detected in several states, including California and New York.
Jonathan Dimbleby Resigns From UCL Honorary Fellowship In Response To Tim Hunt 'Witch Hunt'
Jonathan Dimbleby has officially cut ties with University College London as an honorary fellow. The move protests how Tim Hunt was treated by the college after the Nobel laureate made comments about female scientists.
Umbilical Cord Milking Can Improve Blood Flow For C-Section Babies
Before the umbilical cord is cut, cord milking can be employed to improve the blood supply to an infant. The technique also raises blood pressure and red blood cell count, in addition to helping prevent intraventricular hemorrhage.
Road To Mauna Kea Construction Site Closed Until Further Notice
Looks like construction for the Thirty Meter Telescope will have to wait as protesters block the way leading to the summit, getting the road closed until further notice.
NASA Finds Pyramid And More Bright Spots On Ceres
NASA discovers a pyramid and more bright spots on Ceres as the Dawn spacecraft sends more data and images back from observing the dwarf planet.
Google Maps Soon To Show U.S. Railroad Crossings To Help Lower Accidents
Google has teamed up with the Federal Railroad Administration to include railroad crossing information on Google Maps to aid in preventing accidents.
Budget Smartphones: ZTE Outs Sonata 2 For Cricket And Maven For AT&T
Looking to get a smartphone without breaking the bank? ZTE releases smartphones for budget-conscious consumers, offers Sonata 2 through Cricket Wireless and Maven with AT&T.
Python Eats Porcupine: Bad Move, Really Bad Move
Just another day in the animal kingdom. A porcupine was no match for a python but the snake didn’t live long enough either to thoroughly enjoy its hefty meal.
Ant-Man Japanese Trailer Gives You A Really Good Idea About The Whole Story
It’s not unusual for trailers to be released to ramp up promotions for movies coming out. Marvel may have released something too good though, what with its Japanese trailer for Ant-Man basically giving away the entire movie.
Jimmy Fallon Tweets With One Hand After Nasty Fall: Twitterverse Sends Some Heart
The Tonight Show host injured his hand in a fall and required surgery. Fans wished him well on Twitter after finding out about the incident.
Never Park In Disabled Parking Space If You Know You Shouldn't: What Happens In Brazil Should Happen Everywhere [Video]
It probably started out as an ordinary day for a guy out to do some shopping. By wrongfully parking in disabled parking space, however, he went home with so much more.
NASA To Start Underwater Mission To Train Astronauts For Spacewalks
Before going to space, NASA will be taking astronauts to live in the Aquarius at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to help them prepare for future missions.
Consumption Of Healthy Fats From Plants And Fish May Help Adults Live Longer
A new study has shown yet again that eating right, particularly loading up on healthy fats from fish and vegetables, can help you live longer.
Want To See Shooting Stars? In Japan, They Have A Startup For That
Japanese start-up ALE doesn't see why you can't see shooting stars whenever you want to. It is making on-demand light shows in the sky possible with science.
DARPA Wants To Use Genetically Engineered Organisms To Make Mars More Earth-Like
In support of plans to colonize Mars, DARPA is using genetically engineered organisms to make the Red Planet more habitable by terraforming the environment.
New Jersey Anglers Catch Weird Fish With 'Human-Like Teeth'
Ron Rossi’s weekend fishing trip with his family took a turn for the strange when they caught a fish native to the Amazon with teeth like those of a human.
Women Who Experienced Stillbirth During Previous Pregnancy At Risk Of Recurrence
Women who have had stillbirths are unfortunately at higher risk of undergoing same the traumatic experience again in subsequent pregnancies, says a study, in which researchers identified contributing factors.
Court Sides With Eli Lilly In Alimta Drug Patent Suit
Eli Lilly takes a win over generic challenger Actavis as London court rules in its favor in a patent case involving lung cancer drug Alimta.
IBM And Bon Appétit Chef Watson App Dishes Out Surprising Recipes
IBM and Bon Appétit team up to release a web app aimed at unleashing creativity in the kitchen. All Chef Watson needs is one ingredient to start suggesting unique flavor pairings.
Baby Born With Strange Head Shape Diagnosed With Rare Condition
Matthew Boler was two-months-old when he was diagnosed with a craniosynostosis after a routine check-up alarmed his pediatrician that something may be wrong with the baby.
Synthetic Blood May Be Available In As Little As 2 Years
If all goes according to plan, the NHS Blood and Transplant will be starting a clinical trial to test synthetic blood in humans in just two years.
Wildflowers In California At Risk Of Disappearing Due To Drought
Wildflowers are resilient but many are already succumbing to the drought plaguing California’s grasslands. Unfortunately, researchers are saying conditions are going to get worse.
