Articles by Rhodi Lee
Consuming Energy Drinks Can Increase Stress Hormone Levels, Cardiovascular Risks
Drinking one can of Rockstar energy drink can increase norepinephrine levels and blood pressure in young adults. Nine deaths related to energy drinks have so far been reported to the FDA over the past two and a half years.
Satellite Finds Ancient River Network That Once Ran Through The Sahara Desert
Satellite imagery revealed an ancient river network buried beneath the dry sands of Sahara the Desert. The river system was so massive it would have been 12th largest river on Earth if it continued to flow today.
Scientists Capture Image Of Asteroid Being Ripped By Dead Star Forming Saturn-Like Disk
Using Doppler Tomography, scientists captured an image of asteroid being torn apart by white dwarf star SDSS1228+1040 forming disk similar to that of Saturn's. The spiral like-structure is likely related to collisions of dust grains.
Thermal Scanning Detects 'Impressive' Anomalies In Great Pyramid Of Egypt
The Scan Pyramids project used high-tech scanning technologies to look inside the pyramids of Egypt. Researchers detected impressive anomaly at Giza's Great Pyramid although what this is still has to be investigated.
Discovery Of Preserved Brains Of Prehistoric Arthropod Shows Neural Tissue Can Fossilize
The remains of an ancient marine arthropod unearthed in China showed evidence of fossilized brains. Researchers replicated the process through which the neural tissue has fossilized.
Could Mount St. Helens Erupt Again? Volcanic Tremors Hint Of Magma Being Injected
Earthquakes that occurred before the May 1980 eruption of Mount. St. Helens may have been caused by magma being injected from one chamber to another. Researchers said more tremors were observed in the area.
Vitamin C Could Be New Treatment For Colorectal Cancer: Study
High doses of vitamin C were found to destroy mutated colorectal cancer cells in mice. Scientists hope vitamin C therapy may also work for other diseases marked by KRAS mutation.
47-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl, Did Not Know She Was Pregnant
A woman from Massachusetts was not aware she was pregnant until she went to the hospital because of severe abdominal pain. She gave birth to a baby girl one hour later.
Scientists Measure Force Binding Antiprotons Together To Probe Why Antimatter Is Extremely Rare
The strong nuclear force between antiprotons was found to be as attractive as the force between protons. Some assymetry may be at work that could explain the scarcity of antimatter in the universe.
Can Chimps Learn New Accent? Some Scientists Do Not Think So
A group of scientists disputed the findings of the chimp accent study published in February this year. They said the method used and presentation of data were flawed.
Jellyfish and Lampreys Use Surprising Swimming Trick To Efficiently Move Through Waters
Rather than pushing themselves, jellyfish and lampreys were found to pull themselves forward by producing low pressure region ahead of them. Such mechanism could reveal why these creatures are highly efficient swimmers.
Diamonds May Not Be As Rare As Once Thought: Study
Diamonds can be formed by a simple natural chemical reaction, a new quantitative theory suggested. It does not, however, mean that these precious stones would be easier to find.
Death Rates Rise In Middle-Aged Whites: Suicides, Deaths From Drug And Alcohol Abuse To Blame
Death rate in middle-aged non-hispanic whites increased over the past 15 years. Researchers attribute this to liver disease, suicides, alcohol and drug use.
300 Million-Year-Old Fossils Of Two Giant Sharks Found In Texas
The 300-million-year-old fossils of two giant sharks revealed that these marine predators existed before the emergence of dinosaurs 230 million years ago. The Texas supershark was found to be 25 percent larger than the great white shark.
US Government Hatches Plan For Catastrophic Solar Flares, Other Space Weather Events
The White House developed plans and strategies to mitigate the impact of space-weather events. EMP from solar flares can potentially wipe out power grids and threaten a technology-driven civilization.
Record-Setting Flexible Silicon Phototransistor Could Speed Up Digital Cameras
University of Wisconsin engineers developed the fastest and most flexible silicon phototransistor ever made. The technology could allow for faster digital cameras that produce clearer images.
Scientists Make 'Star Wars' Tractor Beam A Reality: How This Technology Can Change Our World
The fictional tractor beam featured in 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' movies is now real. The technology has a range of potential applications such as in factory settings and in medicine.
Declining US Death Rates From Heart Disease, Cancer, Other Leading Causes Plateau: Study
U.S. death rate for all causes has dropped by 43 percent from 1969 and 2013 but the decline has dropped in recent years. Experts offered theories that could explain the slowdown.
Common Heartburn Drugs Increase Risks For Chronic Kidney Disease: Studies
Two new studies reveal potential dangers of using proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. PPIs were linked to increased risks for chronic kidney disease and premature death.
Comet Lovejoy Spews Alcohol And Sugar Across Solar System: No Booze Overload, But What's Next?
Comet Lovejoy was found spewing ethanol and sugar, providing evidence that comets carry complex organic molecules. Further investigation could reveal if these organic materials came from ancient clouds of gas that formed the solar system.
Whole Foods Recalls Chicken Salad And Deli Pasta Due To Listeria Risk
Whole Foods recalled some of its products due to possible listeria contamination. Consumers who brought the affected products are urged to throw them away or return to place of purchase.
Using Cosmetic Colored Lenses This Halloween Increases Risks For Corneal Ulcers, Other Eye Infections
Cosmetic lenses tend to be popular on Halloween but experts warned about dangers of the product. Using and sharing colored lenses increases risks for eye infection.
Hotdogs May Have Undisclosed Ingredients: Clear Labs Finds Mystery Meat, Human DNA In Sampled Brands
Hot dogs and sausages may contain undisclosed ingredients. Genomic analysis reveals that some brands even contain unwanted meat and human DNA.
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake 99 Percent Likely To Strike Los Angeles Within Next Three Years: NASA Researchers
NASA researchers said the likelihood of a 5.0 earthquake striking Los Angeles over the next three years is almost 100 percent. USGS seismologists said the figure is too high but placed the odds at 85 percent.
Shroud Of Turin Possibly Created In India But Contains DNA From Plants All Over The World: Study
New DNA analysis revealed that the Shroud of Turin popularly believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ may have originated in India. The cloth also contains genes from plants of different geographic origins.
Up To 75 Percent Of Nursing Home Residents Given Antibiotics Incorrectly: CDC
Nursing homes often unnecessarily prescribe antibiotics or give the wrong drug or dosage to residents. Experts said this could increase the elderly’s risks for superbug infections and allergic reactions.
Is This Evidence Of Parallel Universe? Thousands Report 'Floating City' Above China [Video]
A floating city was reportedly seen by people hovering above the skies of Foshan and Jiangxi in China. Could this be proof that parallel universe exists?
George Mueller, Who Made NASA’s 1969 Moon Landing Possible, Dies At 97
NASA Engineer George Mueller was responsible for the "all-up" test approach that made the Apollo 11 moon mission possible. Here's how the "father of the space shuttle" contributed to manned spaceflight efforts:
Sleeping Habits Of Hunter-Gatherers Suggest We Do Not Need 8 Hours Of Sleep
Geographically isolated hunter-gatherers do not sleep longer than modern-day humans. They sleep an average of six and a half hours at night and do not take a nap.
Has NASA Found An Alien Civilization? Kepler Discovers Star Orbited By Mess Of Mysterious Objects
NASA's Kepler Space Telescope detects unusual light pattern in KIC 8462852 that indicates a mess of objects orbiting it in tight formation. Experts consider the possibility of an alien megastructure designed to harness energy from the star.
