Articles by Dianne Depra
UN Climate Head Rajendra Pachauri Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Acknowledging his inability to provide strong leadership as sexual harassment allegations hang over his head, Rajendra Pachauri resigned as head of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Study Sheds Light On How Brains Triggers Deep Sleep
A body in need of sleep is like a sedated one. Researchers have discovered that the brain induces deep sleep in the same way that sedatives affect a person.
Buzz Aldrin Calls On US Government To Prioritize Mars Colony
Testifying before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness, Aldrin pushed for a revival of the country’s pride as a leader in space exploration.
Parts Of Amazon Dominated By Crocodiles Millions Of Years Ago
With up to seven species found in one area, the Amazon from millions of years ago was teeming with crocodiles. Researchers attribute this partly to an abundance in food supply.
HIV Pills Before And After Sex Prevents Spread Of HIV In Gay Men: Study
Study shows it’s possible to cut risks of HIV by up to 86 percent by taking an anti-retroviral preemptively, preventing the virus from permanently taking hold after exposure.
3 Suborbital Rockets Successfully Launched From Wallops Island NASA Facility
NASA launched Terrier-Oriole suborbital rockets for the Department of Defense Tuesday from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The launch was successful following October’s Antares mishap.
High-Risk Prostate Cancer Becoming More Common in US
High-risk prostate cancer remains to be rare but more may be diagnosed with the condition when history of testicular cancer is factored in as the latter increases the likelihood of prostate cancer forming.
Daydreaming Can Help Improve Mental Capacity For Complex Tasks
It turns out daydreaming’s actually good for you, as researchers discover the capacity-enhancing ability of mind-wandering which helps in accomplishing complex tasks.
Brains Of Preteens Who Like To Explore Wired Differently Says Study
Researchers have discovered that exploratory behavior in teens is deeply rooted in the brain, manifesting as early as adolescence although not all are hardwired to be explorers.
Anaheim Ducks-Affiliated San Diego Hockey Team To Be Named The Gulls
Hockey fans have waited long enough and now the Gulls are finally back in San Diego. They’re one of five AHL teams moving to California.
Mummified Monk Discovered Hidden Inside 1000-Year-Old Statue Of Buddha
Monk literally becomes one with Buddha as mummified remains are found in a statue. CT scan and other tests also revealed some highly interesting finds.
Si Nanofiber Paper-like Material May Be Key To Long Lasting Vehicle Batteries
Researchers create paper-like silicon nanofibers that may have just solved a key problem in batteries for electronics, offer viable alternative to address problems with graphite.
Researchers Find Curious Link Between Washing Dishes And Allergies
A study shows that chores and health benefits mix as it is found that using hand-washed dishes may help keep children from developing allergies.
Climate Change Could Cause Severe Reduction In Wheat Production
Climate change is at it again! This time, researchers have found that extreme weather conditions brought about by climate change can drastically reduce wheat production around the world.
FDA Approves Permanent Varicose Vein Treatment VenaSeal: How It Works
Varicose veins, begone! FDA approves the VenaSeal system, the first permanent treatment dealing with varicose veins that seals affected superficial veins with a special adhesive.
Orthorexia Nervosa: Obsession With Healthy Foods As Mental Disorder
Obsessed with sticking to a healthy diet? There's a term for that: experts are referring to the mental disorder as orthorexia nervosa.
Kristen Stewart Is First American To Win Cesar Award Of France
Kristen Stewart will now go down in history as the first American actress to win a Cesar Award, France’s top honor for films.
Experts Forecast 6-Foot Sea Level Rise In NYC By 2100: Here Are The Latest Climate Change Predictions
Climate change is here and it’s going to change cities over time. New York, for one, will have to deal with a 6-foot increase in sea level by the end of the century, among others.
28 Tips When Training For A Marathon (Yes, You Just Can't Run)
Training for a marathon is never easy. Here are 28 tips to keep in mind to help you train both mind and body for that all-important race.
Origin Of Indo-European Language Primogenitor Pinpointed By Researchers
Language is essential to communication and has been evolving for thousands of years. According to research, Indo-European languages started out from the same family 6,500 years ago.
Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson Bury The Hatchet With $600 Million Settlement
Boston Scientific has been in a lot of hot water since it acquired Guidant in 2006. With this settlement, it is finally making peace with Johnson & Johnson and moving on.
Mark Zuckerberg Jumping On Vaccination Bandwagon With Pro-Vaccination Book Recommendation
Mark Zuckerberg’s latest book club picks tackles vaccination, discusses the science behind it and what drives people to doubt it works. Eula Biss’ On Immunity is the fourth on the A Year of Books list.
Nanotechnology May Be Answer To Building Better Smoke and Fire Detectors
Nanotechnology work done by researchers from the University of Surrey yield new zinc oxide material that may help improve sensitivity in smoke and fire detectors.
Stephen Hawking: Space Travel Key To Survival While Human Aggression Threatens To Destroy Us All
Denouncing aggression and promoting empathy, Stephen Hawking shared what he believes to be the human race’s worst and best qualities and bolstered his support for space travel.
FDA Softens Stance On 23andMe Genetic Testing For Inheritable Diseases
23andMe is finally on the FDA’s good side as the agency allows the company to release its carrier test for Bloom syndrome, paving the way for similar products to enter the market.
Size Of Black Hole Dependent On Amount Of Dark Matter In A Galaxy, Says Study
Researchers finally uncover the relationship between black holes and dark matter, revealing that their sizes are proportional to each other. The study also gives clues about galaxy formation.
Ant Nests Come With Built-In Toilets, Says Study
In a study involving 21 small colonies, researchers found that ants are extremely sanitary and neat. They devote specific parts of their nests as toilets.
United Nations Launches New Program To Fight Adolescent AIDS
HIV/AIDS looms over adolescents. The prevalence has prompted the United Nations to launch an initiative that not only tackles the epidemic but also specifically addresses the needs of young people infected.
American Bald Eagle In Codorus State Park Lays First Eggs Of 2015
New offspring will emerge in the spring season at the Codorus State Park. The first eggs for the year have been spotted in a bald eagle's nest.
Study Sheds New Light On Post-Marijuana Food Cravings
Researchers uncover what leads to the uncontrollable urge to eat after using marijuana, identify brain neurons as culprit. Pot-induced munchies a result of neurons out of whack.
