Articles by Dianne Depra
Japan Pledges $450 Million To Pacific Island Nations To Battle Climate Change
Japan is reaching out a helping hand to other Pacific island nations to help mitigate the effects of climate change with a $450 million pledge.
7 Awesome Infographics On Benefits Of Yoga
What can yoga do for you? Here are seven quick-and-easy guides to gain a better understanding of the benefits of the practice.
Scientists Create 'Visual Microphone' That Can Identify Structural Problems Using Video
Want to check for structural problems without damaging a material? MIT scientists turn to nondestructive testing using a visual microphone to catch deviations in vibrational patterns corresponding to structural issues.
Here's Why California Wants To Ban Microbeads In Cosmetics
If Assembly bill 888 makes its way through the California State Senate without trouble, it will bring a ban on microbeads. This means retailers in the state cannot sell consumer products containing the ingredient.
Apple Watch Owners Complain Latest Update Messes Up Heart Rate Monitor
The first update for the Apple Watch is out and it has a few kinks to work out, like how it has affected the frequency of heart rate readings.
Chinese Thunder God Vine Extract Might Hold Secret To Fighting Obesity: How It Works
Used in traditional Chinese medicine, the thunder god vine contains Celastrol, a compound that improves sensitivity to a hormone to help promote weight loss and treat obesity.
Rapid Ice Loss In Antarctica Affects Earth's Gravity: What's Happening
Antarctica's ice is melting so quickly that it is affecting gravity on Earth, according to researchers. Changes in ice loss and their effects on gravity were recorded by satellites.
Gay Marriage Study Published In Science Retracted Due To Falsified Data
It could have been a landmark study to further the LGBT cause, but it used falsified data, prompting a retraction from one of the authors.
Here's Why You Need To Send Big Thanks To The Tiny Plankton: Half Of The Oxygen You Breathe
Many are well aware that plants produce oxygen. However, oxygen can also come from the ocean thanks to plankton communities thriving all over the world.
Harlequin Ladybird Carves Swathe Of Death Across UK: 7 Species At Risk
Since 2004, the harlequin ladybird has been making its way across the UK. Today, it earns the title of being the fastest invading species in the country, endangering at least seven species of its kind.
Pest Control Company Creates List Of Cities With Worst Mosquito Problems
Mosquitoes are everywhere! Orkin’s Top Mosquito Cities list is out and results show variety, but nine out of 20 cities were from the country’s Southeast region.
Iowa Gets Federal Approval To Dispose Of Bird Flu Carcassess In 2 Landfills
Iowa has its hands full with millions of birds affected by the bird flu outbreak. Getting two landfills approved for use should ease the disposal process.
Gilead Fights For Hepa C Drug Patents: Activists Concerned About Drug Accessibility
Gilead is facing opposition in five countries for its patent applications for Sovaldi, a hepatitis C drug. Activists launched the patent oppositions to ensure access to treatment for the disease.
Scientists Come Up With More Powerful Antenna Using Liquid Metal
Scientists have been tinkering with liquid metals for a while. Now, a team from the North Carolina State University has discovered a means of using liquid metal to create a better antenna.
Japan Aquariums Face Off Against Taiji Fishermen To Stop Annual Dolphin Hunt
Japanese aquariums are saying goodbye to an old practice of buying dolphins from Taiji, possibly influencing the town to lessen, if not to completely drop, its annual hunt.
MERS Virus Case Confirmed By Authorities In South Korea
MERS is in South Korea! Health officials have confirmed a man has been infected by the virus after traveling to the Middle East in April.
Harbor Seal Follows Herring Into New Jersey: Ends Up In Rancocas Creek
Who wouldn’t follow a trail of food? That must’ve been what a harbor seal was thinking when it followed herring upstream, ending up in Rancocas Creek in New Jersey.
German Chancellor Reiterates Need For Better WHO Management During Emergencies
Angela Merkel faces WHO member states and repeats the importance of streamlined management in handling crises. The German Chancellor also calls on the organization to act swiftly in emergencies.
Beer Bikes May Soon Be Offering Cold Beer On California Streets
Take your beer wherever you go? Those touring California might just be able to do that if SB530 becomes law. At the moment, the bill has already passed the state’s senate.
SpaceX Now Certified By NASA For Medium-Risk Missions
SpaceX has earned NASA’s favor as the company meets stringent requirements to be officially certified to launch medium-risk missions for the agency.
16 Turtles Make Their Way Into Open Ocean Following Record Breaking Turtle Release
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the New England Aquarium released 16 sea turtles last weekend on Jekyll Island, the biggest number recorded for the Georgia coast.
California Senate Gives Nod Of Approval To Vaccination Bill
California’s a step closer towards getting a law banning personal and religious belief exemptions for vaccinations as the state’s senate passes bill SB 277.
Proof Of Global Warming: Scientists Confirms Hotspot On Earth's Troposphere
Climate scientists make a case for global warming by proving the existence of a hotspot in the Earth’s troposphere. Another possible climate change effect was also uncovered.
Best Toshiba Laptop To Buy: KIRABook vs. Chromebook 2 vs. Portege Z30-BST3NX4
Looking for a new laptop? Toshiba’s KIRABook, Chromebook 2 and Portege Z30-BST3NX4 are different from each other but all are feature-packed to address different needs.
Scientists Build Fermion Microscope That Can See 1,000 Fermionic Atoms At Once
Fermions are difficult to observe because of their behavior. Researchers found a way to make the particles ‘behave,’ making fermionic atoms stay in place for proper imaging.
Honeybees Are Dying And Why This Stings For Humans
Honeybee numbers are dropping fast. While no one is sure yet what the exact causes are, everyone is in agreement that losing bees will gravely affect life on Earth.
Russian Proton-M Rocket Carrying Mexican Satellite Crashes In Siberia
Russia figures in another mishap in space after Progress's recent stumble as the Proton-M rocket carrying MexSat-1 satellite crashes over Siberia a few minutes after launching from Kazakhstan.
New Study Attempts To Solve Poverty With Novel Approach To Livestock
Training, information, guidance and cows and chickens. Through these, the ‘Graduation’ program was shown to be effective towards alleviating poverty and improving the lives of many.
Robot Inspired By Octopus Tentacles Could Save Lives
Researchers have harnessed the ability of the octopus to soften and stiffen its tentacles in a robotic device that replaces surgical tools and improves medical procedures.
Lead Contaminants From Illegal Mining Operation Claim Lives Of 28 Children In Nigeria
Twenty-eight Nigerian children succumbed to lead poisoning brought about by drinking water contaminated by an illegal mining operation in the west-central portion of the country.
