Articles by Dianne Depra
Two Additional Heath Workers Flown Back To US For Ebola Monitoring
Two more American health workers have returned from Sierra Leone. They follow an earlier group put under observation following potential exposure to the Ebola virus.
Dalmatian Pelican Chicks Hatch From Eggs: Now In The Care Of San Diego Zoo
Two new chicks have been added to the Dalmatian pelican population at the San Diego Zoo. For now, the chicks will be under the care of the zoo's Avian Propagation Center.
Washington National Zoo Asking Public To Help Find Names For Andean Bear Cubs
What would you name an Andean bear cub? The National Zoo in Washington is asking for help in naming two bear cubs, calling on the public to vote online for their choice.
Woman Gives Birth To Baby With Help Of Doctor Via Apple FaceTime
Technology truly has come a long way. Thanks to FaceTime, a woman in New Jersey was able to safely deliver her baby despite her doctor being miles away.
Teen Who Fought Against Chemo Testifies At Custody Hearing
Cassandra C. wants to lift the custody order that took her from her mother and finish her cancer treatment while living at home.
Trader Joe's Issues Walnut Recall In Response To Salmonella Scare
Out of an abundance of caution, Trader Joe’s recalled five walnut products as an investigation is carried out to get to the bottom of a Salmonella scare.
Family Of Young 'Swiftie' Who Died From Cancer Receives Flowers From Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift remembers the little ‘Swiftie’ who shook it off with her, sends flowers to Jalene Salinas’ family after the four-year-old succumbed to cancer.
FDA Review Of GlaxoSmithKline Asthma Drug Shows No Safety Problems
With an FDA review generally ruling that Breo Ellipta is safe, GlaxoSmithKline is a step closer towards getting the drug approved as asthma treatment in the U.S.
Unusual Warming Of Pacific Ocean Reducing Available Food For Marine Organisms Says NOAA
The 2015 State of the California Current is out and it has found waters in the West Coast to be unusually warm. If cooler conditions don’t prevail, marine species are in trouble.
Latest Study Shows Diabetes Is Global 'Epidemic' Afflicting 400 Million People
With 400 million people in the world afflicted, diabetes is a global problem. However, aside from the health implications, researchers note the economic burden that the disease brings as well.
Bald Eagle Eggs In Washington May Have Already Hatched Says National Arboretum
Bald eagles have recently made the National Arboretum their home. If the timing is right, a couple of eaglets may be calling the arboretum home as well.
Protesters Stage Anti-Robot Rally At SXSW 2015
Will robots replace humans? Not if Stop the Robots has a say in it! The anti-robot rally chose SXSW as the perfect outlet for their cause.
NOAA Rejects Proposal To Create New National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA turned down several proposals for new National Marine Sanctuaries, one of which was a nomination for Chumash Heritage in California from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council.
Sight Of E-Cigarette Vapor Erodes Resolve In Former Smokers
Researchers have discovered that e-cigarette ads might as well be promoting tobacco cigarettes as watching them fuels urges in smokers, including those who have quit.
Colorectal Cancer Is Third Leading Cause Of Cancer Fatalities In The US
Celebrate Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by getting tested and helping a new initiative achieve its goal of boosting screening rates to 80 percent for the cancer by 2018, saving thousands of lives in the process.
Legendary Lost City Of Atlantis Was Located Off Moroccan Coast, Claims German Programmer
Many have tried to look for the ancient city of Atlantis but failed. After a detailed analysis, Michael Hübner has narrowed down the location of the lost city, not underwater, but to a desert off the coast of Morocco.
Florida Beach-Goers Urged To Keep Away From Right Whales
Officials are calling on beach-goers in Florida to give right whales their space. The closest that anyone can get to one would be 500 yards. Any nearer and fines will be imposed.
Marine Mammal Center Report Implicates Climate Change In Sea Lion Die-Off
Sea lion pups are leaving home sooner, making them thin and sickly, washing up ashore in California by the thousands. And according to scientists, climate change is to be blamed.
Real-Life 'Up' House Flops In Auction: What Will Happen To It?
The Edith Macefield house is now ready to change hands, but without bidders, the auction didn’t push through. Real-life ‘Up’ house may have to be put on the open market.
Watch Michelle Obama Do 'Uptown Funk' With Ellen DeGeneres [Video]
Michelle Obama proves she's not all talk as she supplies all the right moves in a dance-off with Ellen DeGeneres. The First Lady is promoting the Let's Move campaign.
How Scientists Used Auroras To Confirm Ganymede's 60-Mile Deep Ocean
Scientists have always believed in the possibility of life outside Earth. The recent discovery of an ocean beneath Ganymede, made possible by the moon's auroras, might just support this.
NOAA Says Marine Sanctuary Off Bay Area Coast Will Double In Size
A new ruling by the NOAA calls for an expansion of the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, a move that will more than double their size to protect more marine life.
Two Laws With Radically Different Views On Pregnant Women's Rights Filed In Texas
Two opposing bills have been filed in Texas, both involving the rights of pregnant women. However, one champions the mother and the other the unborn child.
$5,000 Laser Surgery Can Turn Your Brown Eyes Permanently Blue
Stroma Medical’s new procedure turns brown eyes blue permanently with laser surgery for $5,000. There's no denying that light blue eyes are stunning, and with just 17 percent of the world's population gifted with such a striking feature, it's understandable why blue eyes are coveted.
Overweight Dachshund From Ohio Loses 44 Pounds: How Did 'Dennis' Do It?
Now 44 pounds lighter, Dennis is the picture of a happy, healthy dog. Weight loss journeys are never easy but the miniature dachshund had a lot of help and love from his new owner.
Marijuana Use In Teen Years May Lead To Memory Loss
Dude, where's my long-term memory? A study has found a correlation between heavy cannabis use during teen years and both hippocampus abnormalities and memory problems.
Salmonella Outbreak In Australia Attributed To Contaminated Eggs
Australia’s dealing with a salmonella outbreak and contaminated eggs are to blame; rising interest in the country for recipes needing raw eggs not helping.
Intel Science Talent Search Honors Young Scientists Across The Country
Intel makes it attractive for young scientists to pursue their passions by sweetening the pot for this year's Intel Science Talent Search. Over $1 million in prizes were awarded to the brightest in the U.S.
Prehistoric 7-Foot Lobster-Like Creature Is Gentle Sea Monster Filling Gaps Of Arthropod Evolution
Arthropods of the sea have undergone some major changes over the years, as shown by fossils of an extinct sea creature believed to be at least seven feet in size.
Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Hot Spot For Searching For Alien Life: Why?
Covered in ice, Enceladus appeared like an unlikely candidate from which life can spring forth. Researchers, however, found hot springs that may be capable of nurturing life on Saturn's moon.
