Articles by Dianne Depra
Delaware mom in trouble after daughter distributes heroin packets as candies at daycare
Heroin already plagues millions in the country. A Delaware mom accidentally sets up kids with an early start as her daughter brings heroin to daycare and shares the drug like candy.
U.S., India, three other countries to build world's biggest telescope atop Mauna Kea
It’s going to take eight years to build but the Thirty Meter Telescope will be well worth the wait. The completion will offer new possibilities in the study of space.
Scientists spot several coral bleaching in Hawaii, blames rising water temperature
Coral bleaching is nothing new but warmer waters this year is making it worse than it usually is. Should trade winds return sooner, Hawaii’s corals may be saved.
Scientists grow butterfly wings in lab; discovery may lead to paints that don't fade
Paint with color that lasts more than a lifetime? That idea might be more plausible than you think as scientists unlock important first step with a lab-grown butterfly wing.
High alcohol intake ups risk of HPV in men
Time to cut back on happy hour, boys. According to a study, men are at greater risk of getting HPV if they regularly drink alcohol in high amounts.
NASA plans to put astronauts going to Mars in deep sleep. Why?
A NASA-funded study has suggested deep sleep for astronauts headed for Mars. What does this mean for the human mission to the Red Planet?
Square receives $150 million in fresh round of funding
There’s a lot of competition in the payment industry but Square’s not about to be pushed around, not with $150 million on its side after a funding round.
New memorial honors U.S. veterans with disability, injured in war
Veterans have been honored numerous instances but this is the first time that men and women injured and disabled in the line of duty were given a memorial.
Samsung paid Microsoft $1 billion in royalties, refuses to pay $6.9 million in interest
Samsung agreed to pay Microsoft royalties for seven fiscal years to continue using patented Android technologies. When Microsoft acquired Nokia, however, Samsung refused to pay dues, saying the acquisition breached the license agreement.
African flea uses unsuspecting backpacker's foot as incubator
All’s well that ends well. Or maybe not. One backpacker arrives home safe and sound but gets a surprise from a fellow backpacker: an African flea that burrowed in his foot to lay eggs.
Ibuprofen makes lungs younger, may boost immune system (at least in mice for now)
Popping an ibuprofen eases fevers but research on mice also shows the drug's ability to curb inflammation. The discovery offers the possibility of assisting tuberculosis treatment in humans.
Ebola is highly infectious but not so contagious, says experts. Here's why
Infectious but not contagious? Hard to believe, right? But it’s true for Ebola. Understanding the virus better may be key towards preventing an outbreak.
Asthma attacks triggered by colds due to a tiny molecule, new findings suggest
Colds causing asthma? That may soon be a thing of the past if studies succeed in curbing the trigger responsible for morphing the common cold.
Looking for gout pain solutions? Try drinking two glasses of tart cherry juice
Gout pain may be debilitating but there's a delicious way to relieve it. According to a study, tart cherry juice can help ease the pain.
Biofuel production on the rise? Mutated yeast may help boost green energy
Biofuels are green alternatives to gas. If production improves, thanks to heat-resistant and alcohol-tolerant yeast, more people may end up switching to ethanol soon.
New ant species lives like James Bond: Spy on enemies to steal their food
One ant species is infiltrating the colony of another to gain access to the host species' storehouse of food. How? Not by attacking the host, but through the power of mimicry.
Amid Secret Service shortcomings, is President Barack Obama safe?
It’s the Secret Service’s duty to keep the president and his family safe but lapses in security have marred the agency’s reputation.
Why from Windows 8, Microsoft jumps to Windows 10. Here's a plausible explanation
Windows 10 promises a ton of good things so it’s exciting to see how it will turn out. But first things first--why is it called Windows 10?
Ebola lands in the U.S.: What you should know to stay safe
A man in Texas has been diagnosed with Ebola. Chances of an outbreak are slim but it never hurts to know how you can protect yourself from the virus.
Amazon will shut down Kansas warehouse in February 2015
It didn’t come as a shock, but Kansas definitely wants Amazon to stay. Why is the retailer leaving in the first place?
Netflix to run four exclusive Adam Sandler feature-length movies
Looks like Happy Gilmore still has what it takes. Adam Sandler is set to appear exclusively in four films just for Netflix members after inking deal.
Florida police officer uses stun gun on 62-year-old woman. Incident prompts internal investigation
How tolerant should police officers be? A Florida cop tases a 62-year-old woman for obstructing his duty before arresting her.
Nanoscale storage device uses human brain as inspiration
Everything is handier now. Technological advancements are following a downsizing trend, including a nanoscale memory device whose creation was inspired by the human brain.
Pokemon TCG Online now available for iPad users in North America
It’s official! Pokémon TCG Online is available on the iPad. Will we start seeing more Nintendo titles on smart devices after this?
Four hackers pinned for stealing $100 million intellectual property from U.S. Army, tech firms
A crime is a crime. U.S. authorities show that no matter how slippery, hackers can be caught and will be punished according to the law.
Ducati unwraps 2015 Scrambler motorcyle: budget-friendly bike for a younger crowd
Now, a Ducati you can afford. To expand its reach and tap into a younger market, Ducati is unveiling the 2015 Scrambler. Budget-friendly and easier to handle.
Mozilla's Matchstick may spark competition with Chromecast over media streaming
On Kickstarter, Matchstick set itself apart by claiming to be the better (and cheaper) alternative to Chromecast. Is the Firefox OS-based HDMI stick the real deal?
World's oldest clown Floyd 'Creeky' Creekmore dies at 98
Even good things must come to an end. Floyd Creekmore, more fondly known as Creeky the Clown, laughs his last at a birthday party, dies at 98.
Officially cool: Apple Watch makes Paris Fashion Week appearance with display at Colette
If you think smart watches have no place in fashion, Apple blasts that misconception by staging a display at Colette in the middle of Paris Fashion Week.
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong use FireChat to stay under Beijing radar
It's hard to stay organized when crowds are involved. It's even harder when communication lines are threatened. Hong Kong protesters pull through with the help of FireChat.
