Articles by Rhodi Lee
Mosquitoes Can Infect You With Two Viruses In One Bite: Safe And Natural Ways To Avoid Mosquito Bites
Mosquitoes can infect humans with chikungunya and Zika virus in just one bite. How do you avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes without using insect repellents?
Addiction Is A Chronic Illness: US Surgeon General Report
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that addiction should not be treated as a character flaw. He said that substance abuse should be viewed and approached as a chronic illness such as cancer and heart disease.
Distant Star Kepler 11145123 Is Roundest Object In The Universe
The star Kepler 11145123, located about 5,000 light-years away from Earth, is the roundest object measured in the universe. What influences the star's roundness?
Amgen Cholesterol Drug And Statin Combo Reduces Plaque Buildup In Arteries Of Heart Patients
Amgen's drug Repatha can shrink artery-clogging plaques when used together with statin. The combo also leads to a significant reduction in bad cholesterol levels among heart patients.
UFOs Filmed Passing By November Supermoon [Video]
A supermoon watcher from Arizona captured a video of what he thinks are UFOs passing by the full moon on Saturday. Watch the video of the mysterious objects flying by the lunar disk.
Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed ALS Patient Communicate With Caregivers Without Assistance
A brain implant has allowed a paralyzed woman with late-stage ALS to communicate with her caregivers without assistance. The system offers hope for paralyzed patients who can't move but are still able to think and communicate.
Constipation Linked To Increased Risk For Kidney Disease: Ways To Prevent And Treat Constipation
A study involving 3.5 million U.S. veterans found a link between severe constipation and kidney problems. Here are ways to prevent and treat constipation.
How To See Supermoon November 2016: What Time Should You Look Up
The full moon on Monday will be the closest full moon not just in 2016 but in nearly 70 years. When is the best time to see the supermoon?
Dogs Trained To Sniff Out Invasive Species Of Mussels In Montana
Montana is trying a new strategy to deal with zebra and quagga mussels. The state has trained dogs to detect the presence of these invasive species.
Mud Dragon: Bird-Like Dinosaur With Toothless Beak And Feathers Found In China
A new species of bird-like dinosaur was discovered in Southern China. The mud dragon was in an odd position when it was found, suggesting it died trying to free itself after getting stuck in the mud.
How Universe Will End: Dark Energy May Get Universe To Gradually Rip Itself Apart Until Nothing Remains
How will the universe likely end? A study of the cosmos map revealed that dark energy may cause the universe to slowly rip itself apart until there is nothing left.
Red Squirrels Carry Bacteria That Cause Leprosy In Humans
Red squirrels in the UK were found to carry strains of bacteria that cause human leprosy. What are the chances that these animals can transmit the infectious disease to humans?
Giant Magmatic Lake Discovered Below Uturuncu Volcano In Bolivia
A giant magmatic lake discovered below a dormant volcano in Bolivia holds water equivalent to that of the world's giant lakes. The discovery sheds light on why volcanoes erupt.
American Women Getting IUD To Prepare For Trump Presidency
Many women plan to get IUD and are urging others to do the same before the inauguration of Donald Trump. What would women's reproductive rights be like under a Trump presidency?
Low Vitamin D Level Linked To Increased Bladder Cancer Risk
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to an increased risk for bladder cancer. How does the sunshine vitamin influence the body's likelihood of developing cancer?
US Election 2016: NASA Astronauts Cast Vote From International Space Station
Thanks to a Texas law, NASA astronauts working at the International Space Station can cast their vote during election regardless if they are in low Earth orbit. How does voting from space works?
Ebola Mutation Made Virus More Infectious And More Deadly
The Ebola virus went through mutations that made it more infectious. The mutated Ebola is one reason the epidemic in West Africa spread fast and claimed more lives than earlier outbreaks.
Jacuzzi Of Despair: Underwater Lake Of Death Beneath Gulf Of Mexico Kills Creatures That Swim There
An underwater lake beneath the Gulf of Mexico is a solution of toxic chemicals. The brine pool, called 'Jacuzzi of Despair,' kills crabs and other creatures that are lured by its warmth.
Palatin Drug That Boosts Sexual Desire In Women Succeeds In Trials
Palatin's libido drug succeeded in phase 3 trials involving women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. What is the most common side effect of the sexual desire drug?
Soda Industry Funds Studies That May Mislead Public About Health Effects Of Sweetened Drinks
All of the industry-funded studies in a new analysis failed to find a link between sugar sweetened drinks and obesity. Researchers believe the industry appears to manipulate scientific processes.
Thirty Meter Telescope Builders Choose Alternative Site To Mauna Kea In Hawaii
Oppositions in building the Thirty Meter Telescope in Mauna Kea in Hawaii prompted builders to consider an alternative site to construct the giant telescope. Canary Islands was chosen as primary alternative site to Hawaii.
Melanesians Carry Genes Of Unidentified Extinct Human Species
Melanesians who live in the South Pacific carry genes of an extinct human species. Researchers said the hominid species is not likely Neanderthal or Denisovan.
Nanobionic Spinach Plants Engineered To Detect Buried Explosives
MIT engineers embedded the leaves of the spinach plant with carbon nanotubes to detect explosives that are hidden in the soil. How does plant nanobionics work?
One In Seven Children Breathe Highly Toxic Air: UNICEF
UNICEF revealed that 300 million children worldwide are exposed to toxic fumes, which is more than six times the recommended international guidelines. Air pollution kills more children than malaria and HIV combined.
Measles Complication That Can Occur Years After Infection Kills More Than Previously Thought
SSPE, a deadly complication that occurs years after a child gets infected by the measles virus, is more common than previously believed. Experts recommend that children get two doses of MMR vaccine.
Jury Awards $70 Million To Ovarian Cancer Patient In Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit
A jury has awarded a California woman more than $70 million in a lawsuit that claims the use of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused her ovarian cancer. About 2,000 women have already filed similar suits that question the safety of the talcum powder.
Scientists Uncover Original Stone Of Jesus' Tomb In Jerusalem
The stone traditionally believed as the place where Jesus Christ laid on has been uncovered after centuries. What did the workers find?
Halloween Makeup: Toxic Chemicals Found In More Than Half Of Face Paints And Cosmetics For Kids
More than half of 187 children's cosmetics and face paints that underwent lab test have at least one toxic ingredient. Here are some of the Halloween products with contaminants that can cause developmental delays and even cancer.
Parrot Exposes Affair: Pet Bird Repeats Flirty Chats Between Husband And Maid
A man in Kuwait narrowly escaped punishment for adultery because of the family's pet bird. The parrot repeated his flirty conversations with the housemaid in front of the wife.
ALMA Telescope Captures Birth Of Triple Star System
Observations of a newborn triple star system strengthened the theory of how multiple stars form next to each other. L1448 IRS3B showed two mechanisms can produce multiple star systems.
