Articles by Dianne Depra
Scientists Still In The Dark Regarding Origin 2 Years After Chelyabinsk Meteor Strike
Feb. 15 is a memorable day in Chelyabinsk, Russia as an asteroid exploded over the city in 2013. Two years later, scientists still have no clue as to where the space rock came from.
New Study Indicates Afternoon Naps May Be Bad For Toddlers
Naps have long been prescribed for children to foster development. Researchers have found, however, that napping in the afternoon is actually counterproductive in children three years old and up.
Marine Authorities Attempting To Untangle Humpback Whale From Fishing Line
With its tail caught in some line, a humpback whale in Hawaii is facing a number of dangers. Efforts are underway, however, to untangle the mammal as soon as possible.
Cold-Blooded Animals Grow Less In Warmer Water, Say Researchers
Climate change causes the warming of waters, and warmer waters lead to smaller cold-blooded animals. Species appear to grow less where the water is warm, according to research.
Skywatchers In For Rare Treat With 'Black Supermoon' This Wednesday
The second supermoon of the year, a black supermoon is set to make an appearance Wednesday, a rare occurrence lining up events at the same time.
Schools In Liberia Finally Reopen Following 6 Month Closure Due To Ebola
After six months, Liberia reopens its schools and welcomes children back as the Ebola outbreak mellows down in the country. Many parents still fear the virus, however.
Scientists Discover New Molecule With Potential Applications In Treating Inflammatory Diseases
Inflammatory disease can be debilitating. With a new molecule discovered, new ways of addressing conditions are opened up by targeting inflammations directly at the source.
New Ozone Depleting Gases Threaten Recovering Ozone Layer
They're called very short-lived substances (VSLS), and they used to contribute minimal damage to the ozone. As their levels in the atmosphere increase, so do their negative effects.
Swamps May Be Potent Weapons Against Climate Change
Researchers have found that swamps and wetlands can absorb a lot of carbon dioxide, helping reduce levels absorbed by the atmosphere which may play a role in mitigating climate change.
Adulthood Begins In Your 20s: There's Such A Thing As 'Kidulthood'
Depending on the level of responsibility given to a person, their brain may not really transition into adulthood until they are 25 years old, resulting in what is known as ‘kidulthood.’
Mars One Project Trims List Of One-Way Travelers From 200,000 To 100
Mars One project welcomes top 100 candidates for the third round of cuts for a shot at being one of the first humans to live on Mars.
What Will Be Washington Monument's Official Height?
The numbers are in and it looks like the Washington Monument is shorter than before, according to new official measurements for its height recorded by the National Geodetic Survey.
Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Should Avoid Meat-Rich, Highly Acidic Diet: Here's Why
Meat-eaters, beware! Researchers have found that consuming a lot of meat, which results in a diet high in acid, influences the progression of chronic kidney disease.
Here's Why Researchers Worry About The New Strain Of HIV Found In Cuba
As it is, HIV is already a massive threat. With the discovery of a new strain, the virus adds a new form to the list already plaguing the world and researchers are worried.
Study Provides More Evidence That Dogs Can Read Facial Expressions In Humans
Dogs really are capable of reading humans, differentiating between positive and negative emotions and reacting accordingly. This explains how pooches know when to join in on the fun or avoid a scolding.
Cornell Researchers Uncover The Anatomy Of A Viral Twitter Post
Making it big on social media is about going viral. Researchers unravel what makes a tweet likelier to be retweeted.
Google's Boston Dynamics Unleashes Kick-Proof Robot Dog: What Can It Be In the Future?
It's called Spot and the robot dog, uncanny like a real one, reacts in a similar way to obstacles and challenges.
Kentucky Woman Exchanges Kidney For Heart: Kidney Donation Leads To Love
It was just an act of kindness that didn't seek anything in return. Ashley McIntyre did get something in return for donating her kidney, however -- a life of love.
Scientists Figure Out How To Make Steaks From Plants
Want to eat meat but none of the ill effects? Try plant protein. Scientists may be able to help you with their work on soy, pea and algae coming along nicely.
NASA Astronauts Pose For Pictures In Jedi Robes
Each mission is important, and there's nothing like a crew portrait to immortalize their participation. Expedition 45 crew members decided to go down in history as Jedi knights.
Apes Can Be Influenced By Glass Half Full Mentality, Says Study
It's not hard to understand why a positive spin will be received well. It has always been considered a human response, but a study has shown bonobos and chimpanzees react similarly.
Canadian Government Restores Funding For Crucial Mont-Mégantic Observatory
Thanks to some generous help from the Canadian government, the Mont-Mégantic Observatory will stay operational. For at least two more years, people will have access to the most important observatory on North America’s East Coast.
More Disease and Health Problems Added To Growing List Of Tobacco Dangers
Cigarette smoking has long been established to be bad for the health. Now, researchers have found that there should actually be more on the list of diseases formally linked to tobacco use.
ESA's Mini Space Plane Completes First Test Flight
With the IXV test flight a success, the European Space Agency now has crucial information to help not just the agency but also the rest of the European space industry with developing re-entry technologies.
Researchers Reveal The Secrets Behind The Science Of Popping Corn
That jump? That sound? They're apparently all science, as researchers break down what really happens when a humble kernel of corn pops.
NASA Researchers Say Global Sea Ice Is Diminishing
Global warming strikes again. There has been some growth in sea ice recorded but more loss is evident, according to a study carried out by NASA.
Lack Of Vitamin D In Children May Result In Heart Disease Later In Life
According to a study, how much vitamin D you got as a child may determine whether or not you develop atherosclerosis as an adult.
ESA Preparing For IXV Space Plane Test Flight
The European Space Agency is all set to test out the space plane Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle, and is eager to gather re-entry data that will help the agency in beefing up space technologies.
Many Donated Hearts Rejected, Say Experts: Heart Transplant List Growing At Alarming Rate
Donor hearts are hard enough to come by. Still, many of them are being rejected as the list of patients needing transplants continues to grow, according to a study.
FDA Comes Under Scrutiny Due To 'Fraudulent Clinical Trials'
A class research stumbles on a shortcoming by the FDA, revealing fraudulent clinical trials are not being tagged as they should in scientific literature.
