Articles by Dianne Depra
Lenovo is now official owner of Motorola Mobility: What's next?
Lenovo is on a roll, snapping up companies to expand its business. Thanks to the Motorola acquisition, Lenovo is now the third largest smartphone maker in the world.
Reddit gets bitten by crowdfunding bug: Will redditmade be successful?
As reddit already brings together different people, it’s the ideal environment for a crowdfunding effort to start in. Enter redditmade, reddit's very own rival to Kickstarter.
Samsung Gear S will hit US shelves on Nov. 7: Ready to be Dick Tracy?
Mark your calendars! Just a few more days and the Samsung Gear S will be officially available in the United States, offered by Sprint in stores and online.
Jihadi quest of Colorado girls worries parents, community
Teens are impressionable, making them ideal targets for extremists recruiting people into their fold. Recruiters have also become bolder in their effort, contacting teens directly online.
Science experiments of students explode with Antares rocket
Red worms, mosquito eggs, plant seeds, and fairy shrimps. These are some of the casualties from the science experiments incinerated when the Antares rocket exploded.
Ketogenic diet, high in fat and low in carb, helps control epilepsy seizures
Study shows a high-fat diet may be good for epileptic patients. Think bacon, eggs, and heavy cream. Controlling epilepsy seizures has never been this appetizing.
District court sides with Uber, dumps Nevada restraining order
Uber may have launched with a lot of opposition in Nevada but it’s seen an ally in a District Court judge who denied a restraining order against it.
Halo serves as angel to protect blind, aging dogs from bumps
Moving around is difficult when a dog can’t see but a new product keeps your furry friend out of harm’s way by protecting it from bumps.
Former Area 51 scientist claims aliens, UFOs exist. Pictures shown as proof [Video]
More than just talk about his days in the U.S. Air Force base, former Area 51 scientist Boyd Bushman shared pictures of aliens and claimed that there are those working in the government who are actually from another planet.
'Destiny' Halloween update brings holiday-themed items. Get that pumpkin head, other treats now
Just a visit to the Postmaster and you'll be in for a treat! Get into the groove of things and celebrate Halloween with 'Destiny.'
Population control not an answer to environmental problems: Study
The environment continues to bear the brunt of having to support billions of people, but reducing the population apparently won’t help, a study suggests.
Chimpanzees plan ahead to get the best breakfast: Study
Who doesn’t like a good hearty breakfast? Chimps like theirs too, planning ahead to get the best fruits to start their day right.
U.S. quarantines soldiers returning from Ebola-infested countries
Soldiers returning from West Africa are experiencing an overabundance of caution from the military as they are quarantined after deployment. Better safe than sorry, right?
Brain injuries increase chances of dementia in older adults
Older adults are at a higher risk for many conditions. Falling and incurring brain injury, though, brings about an increased risk for dementia, according to a study.
High milk intake ups risk of fracture in both men and women. Believe it or not
Got milk? It might be better if you don't, according to a Swedish study. Drinking a lot of milk, it turns out, may not be good for your bones as originally thought.
Brain anomalies hint of chronic fatigue syndrome in patients
Dead tired all the time? You may be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. A peek inside your brain may confirm the condition, according to a study.
10 brands of baby wipes recalled for possible bacterial contamination
Baby wipe products suspected of bacterial contamination, taken off the market. Health risk minimal but manufacturer decided to take precautionary measures and initiated a recall.
Ebola is not a new virus. It's 16 to 23 million years old
Age may just be a number but knowing just how old Ebola is may help in developing vaccines that will stop the virus once and for all.
Researchers discover how nature can make powerful antibiotic
Study unlocks the secrets to natural antibiotic production, opens doors to further antibiotic development. Researchers boast breakthrough for 25-year-old problem plaguing antibiotics.
NASA: Viral news on days of darkness in December is hoax
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet. Reports of days of darkness happening in December are false; they came from the same guys who said Tupac was alive.
Medications will be more effective when taken according to your body clock: Study
There’s a right time for everything. According to a study, this includes when to take your medication to make it more effective.
Gestational diabetes triples risk of obesity in daughters
Daughters can be like their mothers in so many ways. In this instance, mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes end up with daughters at higher risk of obesity.
Amateur finds 500,000-year-old fossil of giant ground sloth in Argentina
From digging a well to discovering a fossil. Discovery in Argentina adds to what researchers can go on about the giant ground sloth scelidotherium leptocephalum.
New York axe attack is a terrorist act, says NYPD commissioner
He may have been just one person but attacking four police officers with an axe was enough to associate Zale Thompson with a terrorist attack.
U.S. prepares Ebola military medical response team
Protecting your own is imperative. U.S. starts training medical response team to properly handle Ebola infections in the future, reiterates inter-agency cooperation is key to success.
Nothing can escape black holes? This lucky star did
It’s not easy getting away from a black hole but it is possible, as one star showed. It did have to part with a portion of its mass though.
Drinking alcohol helps improve memory ... if you are at least 60
There's at least one more benefit to turning 60: you can drink alcohol every day -- just make sure to keep it moderate -- and it will benefit your memory.
Chimps in Uganda raid farms for food under cover of darkness [Video]
A chimp's gotta do what a chimp's gotta do. Chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale National Park are ignoring borders, venturing into corn fields to look for food.
Secret to happiness? Eat more fruits and vegetables, new study suggests
Eating healthy may be the start of being happy. A study suggests loading up on fruits and vegetables is the path to happiness and is more effective in women.
Massive black holes spew particles preventing new star formation
Black holes don’t just feed off stars. According to a study, particles spewed out by black holes can also interfere with gas cooling and, ultimately, the formation of new stars.
