Articles by Dianne Depra
LG G4: Specs, Leaked Images And Everything We Know
The LG G4’s got some big shoes to fill after the success of the G3. Here's what we know so far about the new flagship.
New Study Shedding Light On 'Lost Years' Of Young Turtles
Are young sea turtles truly lost during all the years they spend in open water? A new study provides insight into the dispersion of these mysterious sea creatures.
US Ebola Treatment Centers In Liberia Were Underutilized And Inadequate Says Report
The United States helped, but help came too late and was outpaced by changes in the rate of Ebola virus infections. This resulted in some treatment centers not being used at all during the outbreak.
Dogs Can Sniff Out Prostate Cancer With 98 Percent Accuracy
Researchers put the keen sense of canine smell to good use, testing the sniffing abilities of dogs in the detection of prostate cancer. The results show amazing accuracy.
Scientists Discover New Species Of Macaque — Here's What's Unique About Them
A new species of Tibetan monkeys has been identified as the white-cheeked macaque — but what sets it apart from the four other macaque species in the region has nothing to do with cheeks.
$48.5 Million Fine: Two US Medical Labs To Settle Violations Of False Claims Act
Thanks to four whistleblowers, medical labs HDL and Singulex face a huge fine for conducting unnecessary testing and paying kickbacks.
Addressing Military Sleep Problems May Lower Cases Of PTSD
A recent study reveals that improving the military's sleep-related policies may have a hand in reducing problems like PTSD that can negatively impact reintegration.
Can't Go To Coachella 2015? Watch The Live Stream Here
Coachella is here! Can’t go to the music festival? Watch the live stream instead and catch great acts in the comfort of your own home.
Scientists Pinpoint Strange 'Blob' Of Warm Water As Culprit Behind Weird Weather
The weather has been weird for a while and one of the reasons may sound strange. Scientists point to a blob of warm water as an influence.
Bobcat Dragging Shark Out Of Ocean Captured On Camera
What started out as a simple walk along the beach ended remarkably for a beachgoer as he chanced upon a bobcat dragging a shark out of the ocean and captured the moment.
More U.S. Teens Opting To Use Birth Control Methods
While a lot of babies are still born to teens, birth rates have continued to decline for the U.S. and this is attributed, in part, to the increased use of birth control methods by teenagers.
Autism Study Indicates Difference In Speech And Language Development
Researchers are starting them young, turning to brain scans on toddlers with autism spectrum disorder to better understand speech and language development and the differences present in affected individuals.
UK Medics Who Handled Ashya King Speak Out After "Outpouring Of Hatred"
Months after they were subjected to an “outpouring of hatred,” medics at the Southampton General Hospital open up about Ashya King and the incident, sharing their side of the story.
Oregon Officials Monitoring Possible Tsunami Debris Floating Near Seal Rock
Four years after a massive tsunami hit Japan, debris from the country are still being discovered, one of which is the hull of a fiberglass boat. Aside from trash, debris also usually introduce potentially invasive species to the ecosystem.
Tyrannosaur Family Now Thought To Resort To Cannibalism
When you’re a dinosaur, you can’t trust even your family to leave you alone. Researchers have discovered that Tyrannosaurs preyed on each other in the past.
Anesthetics Save You From Pain But They Hurt The Planet
Oh, the irony! As anesthetic gases ease pain in surgical patients, a study has found that they accumulate in the atmosphere, greatly contributing to the greenhouse effect leading to climate change.
Gene Analysis Yields Potential Test That Could Be Used To Assess Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer risk can now be determined through genetic screening, a study has found, complementing existing tests. This may improve disease prevention by providing care where it is needed.
California Lawmakers Advance Bill Prohibiting Child Vaccine Religious Exemptions
Vaccination is standard, but there are parents who invoke personal or religious beliefs to get out of vaccinating their children. They might not be able to do so in California anymore, if measure SB277 is passed and signed into law.
NASA Releases Stunning Photos Of Algal Blooms Taken From Space
They look pretty in pictures but algal blooms can be dangerous. NASA, alongside other agencies, turn to satellite data to help in better managing algae levels in U.S. waters.
Allergy Season Begins: Here Are Some Pollen Allergy Home Remedies
Allergy season is here. There's no getting around pollen, but these home remedies should do the trick and ease symptoms to provide relief.
Watch Adam Levine React To An Over-Enthusiastic Fan In Concert
Adam Levine must be used to getting attention from crazed fans — but he was still caught off-guard when one fan rushed him onstage.
Jeralean Talley Of Detroit Is Now World's Oldest Person At 115
Jeralean Talley holds the current title as the oldest living person in the world. Talley, who will turn 116 in May, reports that she's happy, active and alert.
Who Said Brontosaurus Is Not Real? It's Back. It's Real
The Brontosaurus is back! A study has lifted it away from the Apatosaurus’ shadow to reinstate it as a dinosaur of its own.
British Scientist Claims Alien Life Exists Just 25 Miles Above Earth
Milton Wainwright is at it again with his claims that aliens exist. This time, he makes a stronger – if similar – case for extraterrestrial life.
HIV Spreads In Human Body Just Like How Worms Infect Computers
Whether because of the HIV virus or computer worms, infections apparently spread in the same way, researchers have discovered; offering insight into how HIV/AIDS treatment may be improved.
What Can We Do With Magnetic Detector 1,000 Times More Energy Efficient Than Current Models?
Lots, it turns out! From imaging for medical and material purposes to contraband detection and even naval measurements, the new magnetometer developed by MIT researchers has a number of uses under its belt.
Man With Fish Pulled Underwater From Boat By Sea Lion
What was supposed to be a relaxing day for fishing turned traumatic as a hungry sea lion grabs a fish from a man, dragging him off his boat and underwater in the process.
Second Artificial Heart Patient In France 'Feeling Great' After Operation
It’s a new lease on life! A man is the second to receive an artificial heart transplant in France and he’s doing great eight months after the procedure.
Study Uncovers Link Between Cheap Holiday Packages And Skin Cancer
Cases of malignant melanoma are up, and Cancer Research UK has associated the increase with the prevalence of cheap holiday packages back in the day.
NASA Shows off New Supercharged Rocket Launch System
The Space Launch System will carry nearly a dozen experiments beyond low earth orbit with the launch of its first flight, when it tests out its performance and integration with the Orion spacecraft.
