Articles by Dianne Depra
Biologists Stumped After Finding Second Beached Whale Near San Francisco
Another beached whale — this time a humpback whale — has been discovered in San Francisco, and biologists still have no clue as to what’s happening. However, some experts suspect a collision with ships.
Researchers Find Link Between Depression And Fuzzy Thinking
Fuzzy thinking and depression? It’s not all in your head. The two are indeed connected, as researchers have found, opening up potential opportunities for diagnosis and treatment.
WHO Warns Of Upcoming Obesity Epidemic In Europe
Europe has a big problem. According to the WHO, obesity is projected to sweep across European countries by 2030, naming Ireland as one of the worst to be hit.
Fjords Not Just Picture Perfect But Humans' Big Ally In Climate Change Fight: Here's Why
Regardless of the fact that they represent only a fraction of a percent of the oceans in the world, fjords have been found to have a hand in addressing climate change through carbon sequestration.
Astronauts Test New Lavazza ISSpresso Machine In Space
Man’s love for coffee officially knows no bounds. Astronauts take their first sip of coffee in space thanks to the Lavazza espresso machine, ISSpresso.
Experts Say Current Carbon Emissions Plans May Not Be Enough
Several countries have sent in their pledges, but experts are saying the climate summit in Paris this year could benefit from receiving more.
Ebola Joins List Of Most Dangerous STDs: Which Ones Can Kill You?
Ebola may now also be classified as a sexually transmitted disease after a woman gets infected after having unprotected sex, joining a number of dangerous infections plaguing the world.
Gene Therapy May Hold Answers For Patients Suffering From Retinal Problems
Retinal problems have always led to vision loss, but researchers are now saying gene therapy can prevent such, used as a means of treating Leber congenital amaurosis.
Team From Hampton University To Join NASA Extraterrestrial Search Program
Hampton University researchers gear up as they are chosen to participate in NExSS, NASA’s effort to study exoplanets and essentially determine if life is out there.
IBM Announces New Developments That May Lead To Practical Quantum Computers
IBM reveals two breakthroughs in quantum computing, opening up possibilities for various applications in the field by allowing simultaneous error detection never done before.
High Levels Of Air Pollution In China Contribute To Lowering Birth Weights Of Babies
Air pollution affects fetal growth, with researchers showing that lowering levels of air pollution during the 2008 Beijing Olympics resulted in higher birth weights for babies.
Hepatitis C Ups Risk Of Getting Other Types Of Cancer In Addition To Liver Cancer
Getting hepatitis C is already a major concern by itself, but researchers have found that acquiring the infection also increases risk for various types of cancer.
GlaxoSmithKline Shingles Vaccine Shows Promising Results In Latest Trials
With latest trials showing safety and efficacy in a candidate vaccine, GlaxoSmithKline is eager to take the next step toward preventing shingles across age groups.
Breast Milk Ice Cream Launched In The UK To Honor Royal Baby
Breast milk ice cream is back! The Licktators are launching 'Royal Baby Gaga' ice cream to celebrate the arrival of Royal Baby No. 2.
EPA To Study What Faith-Based Groups Can Do For Climate Change
The EPA is keen on addressing climate change, this time turning to faith-based groups to determine what works and applying effective strategies to bolster environmental efforts.
Air Force Space Command Concerned About Extraterrestrial Chinese Activities
There is as much of a military threat in space as there is on the ground, but the Air Force Space Command is ready to eliminate dangers as soon as they manifest.
Space X Falcon 9 Rocket Succesfully Delivers Turkmenistan Satellite Into Orbit
SpaceX does it again, successfully launching a satellite atop a Falcon 9 rocket for Turkmenistan. With the satellite in orbit, telecommunication is expected to improve in the country.
Fruit Fly Experiment Shows Extra Sleep May Improve Memory
Can sleep improve memory? Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine show, with the help of fruit flies, that adding extra hours of sleep can help the brain overcome memory-related problems.
Recent Exoplanet Discoveries Boosted NASA's Interest In Extraterrestrial Life
NASA’s turning to exoplanets to further its search for life out there, but it’s not working alone, collaborating with experts from various fields and institutions.
Thirty Meter Telescope Website Falls Prey To Cyberattack
Opposition against the Thirty Meter Telescope remains strong, with protestors taking down the TMT website over the weekend as University of Hawaii regents listened to testimony regarding construction.
Weight Loss Tips: Here Are 12 Actually Backed By Science
There’s no disputing science. Backed by solid proof, these tips are all you’ll need to blast fat away and slim down to your best size.
Derek Shepherd of 'Grey's Anatomy' Dies - Here's How Twitterverse Reacted
Real or fictional, it’s never easy to accept the loss of someone you care about. When Derek Shepherd was killed off in ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ fans took to Twitter to react.
Last Song Syndrome? Chewing Gum Might Get That Song Out Of Your Head
Earworms, begone! Researchers have found that it’s possible to avoid a case of 'last song syndrome' by chewing gum, preventing songs from getting stuck in your head.
Puma Tagged As P-32 Crosses Los Angeles Freeway To Find New Home
P-32 has left his den in the Santa Monica Mountains, venturing across the 101 Freeway to his new home in Simi Hills. His adventure highlights the need for a wildlife crossing in the area.
Graphene Aerogel Coupled With 3D Printing Tech Could Provide Energy Storage Solution
The next level in energy storage? Researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are confident the answer is lies in graphene aerogels and 3D printing.
Cosmic Rays From Exploding Stars May Help Us Understand Lightning
Everyone has seen lightning, but nobody knows where they come from. Scientists might be on to something as they discover a connection between lightning and cosmic rays.
Scientists Identify Rare 5.5-Inch Pocket Shark: Here Are Other Rare Species Of Shark
With just two specimens reported in history, the pocket shark is indeed a rarity. It joins other shark species that are not well known to man but are just as fascinating as their more popular counterparts.
School Officials Raise Concern Over Possible Tuberculosis Exposure In Indianapolis High School
Southport High School students and staff in Indianapolis are believed to have been exposed to tuberculosis through a student. Testing for those directly affected will start next week.
Chewing Tobacco Now Banned In San Francisco Giants Baseball Stadium
San Francisco leads an historic ban on tobacco at baseball events, including chewing tobacco. If the ordinance is formalized, AT&T Park will officially be a tobacco-free zone by 2016.
Rabid Gray Fox Attacks Woman In New Mexico Prompting Rabies Scare
New Mexico has its fair share of wildlife, gray foxes included. After one bit a woman, the state now has its first case of rabies for the year.
