Articles by Rhodi Lee
Your iPhone Or Android Smartphone Can Get Hacked When You Charge Via USB And Laptop
Smartphone owners who charge their device using a USB cable connected to a computer can be vulnerable to hackers. What private information can be leaked from the phone?
Brains Of Schizophrenia Patients Attempt To Self-Repair, MRI Scans Reveal
Schizophrenia is believed to be a degenerative mental illness. MRI imaging, however, showed that the brains of patients suffering from this condition become more 'normal' over time.
Scientists Discover 'Tiny Vampires' That Preyed On Eukaryotes 740 Million Years Ago
Tiny holes in fossils from Chuar Group in the Grand Canyon hinted that tiny vampire amoebas preyed on eukaryotes millions of years ago. The findings may shed light on diversification of organisms.
Superbug Resistant To Last Resort Antibiotic Discovered In The US
For the first time, researchers found a superbug with gene resistant to antibiotic colistin in the U.S. What are the threats posed by this strain of E. coli bacteria?
South Korean Convenience Store Launches Ice Cream That Cures Hangovers
A convenience store in South Korea has launched Gyeondyo-bar, an ice cream that the store owners claim can help cure hangover. Does it work?
Pentagon Still Uses Floppy Disks To Operate US Nuclear Weapons
Despite advances in computers, the U.S. Defense Department still uses floppy disks to operate the nation's nuclear forces. Other federal agencies use outdated systems as well.
What Prevents Formation Of New Stars? Supermassive Black Holes In Red Geyser Galaxies Hold Answer
Why do some galaxies stop producing stars? A new study offers clues on how supermassive black holes at the center of Red Geyser galaxies could prevent formation of new stars.
1 in 4 Heart Attack Patients Face Threats Of Heart Failure Within Four Years
Improved treatments boost survival chances of first heart attack patients. Certain health conditions and risk factors, however, up their risks for heart failure.
Most Americans Unwilling To Join Clinical Trials
Despite the role of clinical trials in cancer research and advances in disease treatments, many Americans are not willing to enroll in one. A new survey reveals why.
Superflares From Young Sun May Have Seeded Life On Earth: Study
Superflares from the young sun blasted powerful coronal ejections that could have made the Earth suitable for life. The star's violent behavior 4 billion years ago may shed light on the Faint Young Sun Paradox.
Fossil Of New Ichthyosaur Species Hints At Evolution Of Marine Reptiles After Mass Extinction
The discovery of a more ancient ichthyosaur, Sclerocormus parviceps, showed how marine reptiles evolved after a mass extinction. The fossil cast doubt on an earlier theory that evolution during the period occurred for millions of years.
Diabetes Drug May Increase Risk For Leg And Foot Amputations: FDA
Results of an ongoing clinical trial show a potential danger of using Canagliflozin, which is sold under the brand names Invokana and Invokamet. The diabetes drug has been linked with increased risk for foot and leg amputations.
China's Supercollider Higgs Factory Will Be Twice The Size Of CERN's Large Hadron Collider
China wants to build a massive collider twice the size of the Large Hadron Collider. What does the Higgs Factory aim to accomplish?
US Marine Veteran Becomes First Combat-Wounded Amputee To Reach Summit Of Mount Everest
Charlie Linville, who lost his foot after stepping on an unexploded bomb in Afghanistan in 2011, became the first combat amputee to conquer Mount Everest. He reached the summit of the world's highest mountain on May 19.
Bright Light Can Influence Metabolism And Insulin Resistance
Exposure to light sources influences sleep patterns. Now, a new study shows it may also affect metabolism and insulin resistance.
Tumor Location May Affect Survival Chances Of Colon Cancer Patients
Why do some colon cancer patients survive longer than the others? A new study found a link between the location of tumor and survival odds.
Genetically Modified Food Safe, Even Beneficial For Humans: Study
Despite fears over the health effects of genetically modified food, an analysis of nearly 900 studies found GM crops are safe. The study also revealed the benefits of GM crops on human health and the environment.
Artificial Intelligence Learns To Run Nobel-Winning Physics Experiment
Researchers in Australia have trained an artificial intelligence system to run a complex science experiment that involves Bose-Einstein condensate. The AI learned to conduct the process from scratch in less than an hour.
Sky Mapping Software Dates 2,500-Year Old Greek Poem
Using the software Starry Night, which simulates night skies in planetariums, researchers were able to date when Greek poet Sappho wrote 'Midnight Poem.' The poem was likely written in 570 BCE.
Gluten-Free Food Not Healthier For Kids Without Celiac Disease
Some parents may think that a gluten-free diet is a healthier alternative for their children. Food products stripped of gluten, however, are less nutritious, more fattening and even more toxic.
Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Can Be Fatal To Dogs: Other Food That May Poison Your Pet
The FDA warned about the dangers of giving dogs food that contains the artificial sweetener Xylitol. Here are other food products that may be safely consumed by humans but can be fatal to pet animals.
Study Reveals Why Working Overnight Can Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
People who have sleep problems and those who work overnight shifts are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes. A gene variant's link with melatonin could be to blame.
Your Car Door Windows Do Not Shield Your Skin, Eyes From UV Rays
Front windshields offer more protection from UV-A rays than do car door windows. This is because they are made of laminated glass designed to prevent them from shattering.
City Dwellers In Poor Countries Worst Hit By Rising Air Pollution: WHO
Vulnerable populations in urban areas are the worst hit by the effects of rising outdoor pollution. Dangerous air kills more than 3 million per year.
Silk Cocoons Can Store Blood Samples Sans Refrigeration
Using silk fibroin, researchers developed a method to store blood samples without refrigeration. The blood can still be analyzed after 84 days of storage at 45 degrees Celsius.
Suicide Less Common Among Former NFL Players Than Men In General Population: CDC Study
NFL players are prone to head injury and CTE, which places them at increased risk for depression and self harm. A CDC study, however, finds that suicide is less common among ex-NFL players compared with the general population.
Too Much Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 During Pregnancy May Up Autism Risk In Children
Pregnant women with excessive amounts of folate and vitamin B12 are likely to give birth to a child with autism. Should women stop taking supplements?
Anesthetic Ketamine May Reduce Suicidal Thoughts In Depressed People
The anesthetic ketamine was shown to cut risk for self-harm in individuals with long-standing depression. Use of the drug was also associated with mild side effects that lasted only between one and two hours.
Artificial Intelligence Correctly Predicts Winners Of Kentucky Derby
AI may conquer the world of gambling. Using human swarm, Unanimous' artificial intelligence UNO successfully predicted the top four horses in the Kentucky Derby.
SOFIA Flying Observatory Detects Atomic Oxygen In Upper Layers Of Mars Atmosphere
Atomic oxygen was detected in the upper layer of the Red Planet's atmosphere for the first time in 40 years. How did the flying observatory SOFIA make this possible?
