Articles by Dianne Depra
Happy Wife, Happy Life? Having A Happy Spouse Could Be Good For Your Health, Says Study
Having a happy spouse often leads to good health, researchers have found. Their findings reiterate the importance of social support in an individual’s overall well-being.
Elon Musk, SpaceX To Make Big Mars Announcement: Here’s What We Know And How You Can Watch
Elon Musk has always been vocal about his plans of bringing man to Mars. He’ll be revealing more details about those plans in a speech at the International Astronautical Congress.
Physicists Demonstrate What Occurs When Black Holes Collide In Simple Equation
A supermassive black hole will have no trouble sucking in objects in space, including a much smaller black hole. Theoretical physicists have come up with a simpler equation to demonstrate the moment the two black holes’ event horizons meet.
Astronomers Carry Out Deepest Ever Millimeter Observations Of Early Universe Using ALMA Telescope
Building upon what is currently known about the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, astronomers used the ALMA telescope to get a better look at the early universe. This resulted in the deepest observations at the millimeter wavelength.
Police Release Video Of Mom Who Overdosed Beside 2-Year-Old In Dollar Store
A woman overdosed at a dollar store, much to the distress of her 2-year-old daughter, who tried her best to revive her mother. Police released a video of the incident to shed light on the opioid crisis sweeping the nation.
Can Nicotine Protect An Aging Brain?
Outside of tobacco use, nicotine may have protective benefit for aging brains. This opens the possibility that the substance can be used in addressing neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
NASA Sounding Rocket Program Solves One X-Ray Mystery, Uncovers Another
X-rays abound in space and NASA’s Sounding Rocket Program has finally determined where they come from. In the process, however, researchers uncovered another mystery to be solved.
Rat Trousers, Living Like A Badger And More: Here Are The 2016 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
The Ig Nobel Prize has been recognizing eccentric projects since 1991. This year, it honored 10 works in various fields, ranging from the effects of trousers on rats and rock personalities to horsefly-proof horses and merits of collecting flies.
Supplier Counters Blue Bell Claims Cookie Dough Has Listeria
Two of Blue Bell’s ice creams were recently recalled by the company over listeria concerns. According to the ice cream maker, the cookie dough ingredient it used was the cause of the contamination, but supplier Aspen Hills refutes this claim.
Why Are 27,000 UK Women Being Denied Affordable Breast Cancer Treatment?
Thousands of women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Unfortunately, a significant portion of them are not receiving affordable but effective treatment they are eligible for.
Feeding Babies Eggs, Peanuts Early May Prevent Food Allergies From Developing Later On
Babies are prone to allergic reactions because their immune system is still developing. Researchers, however, found that feeding babies eggs and peanuts early may reduce the risks of developing allergies to these food later on in life.
NASA Changed Zodiac Signs? Don't Freak Out, You Still Have The Same Zodiac Sign
The zodiacs are still the same. NASA has clarified that it has not made changes to the zodiac, pointing out that it is focused on astronomy and not astrology.
Researchers Beam Light Particle Across Fiber Network, Sets Quantum Teleportation Record
A quantum teleportation record has just been set! Researchers, in cooperation with The City of Calgary, were able to teleport a light particle over a straight-line distance that has never been achieved before.
Eggos Need To Go: Kellogg’s Recalls Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles For Possible Listeria Contamination
Kellogg’s Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles are being recalled. According to the Kellogg Company’s recall notice, the Eggo product is being pulled out because of possible Listeria contamination.
H1N1 ‘Swine Flu’ Vaccine Unlikely To Cause Increased Risks Of Birth Defects
A number of factors can lead to birth defects but swine flu vaccine is unlikely to be one of them. Researchers were able to determine this after comparing children exposed and not exposed to the vaccine in Sweden.
Foodborne Bacteria Thrive On Immune System Responses Designed To Repair Damage They Caused
According to the CDC, 48 million people get sick from foodborne diseases each year. This may be partly because of how foodborne bacteria create an ideal gut environment for their survival.
Researchers Show Effects Of Long-Term Marijuana Use On The Brain
There’s a lot to be learned about how marijuana affects the body. For now, researchers have determined what long-term marijuana use will do to a user’s brain.
FDA Cracks Down On Online E-Cigarette Sales, To Fine Stores Selling To Minors
The FDA is serious about keeping e-cigarettes off the hands of minors. The agency recently warned online retailers that fines will be imposed on those who will be selling e-cigarettes to underage buyers.
Studies Uncover 'Echoes' Of Black Holes Eating Stars
When a black hole eats a star, a burst of energy is released, destroying nearby dust. Researchers finally know more about these flares, documenting their findings in two studies.
Study Identifies 4 Basic Personality Types: Envious Most Common
Even friends with the same interests can have different personalities. And according to researchers, majority of the population can be segregated into four basic personality types.
Astronomers Use Hubble, Capture Best Possible View Of A Comet Disintegrating
Astronomers have captured the best possible view of a comet disintegrating. The comet, 332P, was making a trip around the sun millions of miles away from Earth during the disintegration.
Yale Hospital Receives Approval, Certification To Perform HIV-HIV Organ Transplants
HIV-HIV transplants are now approved at the Yale New Haven Hospital. With this, more of the life-saving procedure can be done, benefiting those with the disease and those without.
Higher Glucose Levels During Pregnancy Associated With Worse Maternal, Birth Outcomes
For mom and baby to stay happy, their health must be cared for. According to researchers, high glucose levels in pregnant women are associated with worse outcomes for both mother and child.
Prostate Cancer Treatments Equally Effective, Says Study
In the U.S. alone, more than 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016. According to researchers, these men can choose among radiotherapy, surgery and active monitoring to treat the disease as they are equally effective.
Indoor Dust Harbors Toxic Chemicals Linked To Infertility And Cancer
More and more people are adopting a healthy lifestyle by avoiding food and activities detrimental to their health. According to researchers, however, they should be protecting themselves from something more ubiquitous: indoor dust.
People Use Same Sounds For Common Objects, Ideas No Matter The Language
How do the people of the world understand each other? It may be that different words with the same meaning use the same sounds, said researchers.
NASA Launches Airborne Mission For Great Barrier Reef Study
NASA has teamed up with Australian researchers to study the Great Barrier Reef. The agency’s PRISM instrument has arrived in the country and is now ready for use.
Blue Origin Announces Massive New Glenn Rocket: Is There Really A Market For Reusable Rockets?
Blue Origin is keen on being a big player in the aerospace industry, announcing the reusable rocket New Glenn to take on SpaceX's Falcon 9. Is Jeff Bezos right to invest in reusable rockets?
Why Do Some Women Suffer Sleep Difficulty? It Has To Do With Being A Woman, Says Study
Women suffer through more sleep problems than men and it’s not entirely clear why. Researchers, however, are saying the reason has to do with a woman’s biology.
Researchers Question Prostate Cancer Screening Method: Goodbye, Rectal Exams?
Every year, numerous men are subjected to rectal exams in the name of prostate cancer screening. Now, researchers are saying that it may be time to say goodbye to the dreaded screening method.
