Articles by Rhodi Lee
UK Nurse With Relapsed Ebola 'Critically Ill'
UK Nurse Pauline Cafferkey was believed to be cleared of Ebola nine months ago but she suffered from a rare relapse of the virus. London's Royal Free Hospital said that she is critically ill.
Abandoned Chernobyl Zone Becomes Haven For Wildlife But Radiation May Still Affect Individual Animals
The Chernobyl disaster zone is teeming with wildlife but this does not mean that the area is no longer dangerous. Exposure to radiation may still have an effect on individual animals.
Gene Editing Could Make Pig Organs Safe For Use In Human Transplants
Researchers used a gene editing tool known as CRISPR to remove native viruses in pig organs that could cause illness in human transplant patients. The technology could pave way for pig organs being used to substitute human donor organs.
Diamonds Can Detect Early Stage Cancer: Here's How Precious Gem Finds Potentially Life-Threatening Tumors
Researchers manipulate synthetic version of diamonds so they would light up inside an MRI scanner when cancer is detected in the body. Here's how it works.
Bioengineers Develop ‘Psychic Robot’ That Can Predict Actions: Here’s How It can Save Your Life
Bioengineers developed a psychic robot using a mathematical algorithm that can predict a person's intentions regardless if the action is disturbed. The technology can potentially save lives when used with AI systems.
Humans Still Better Than Machines In Voice Recognition: We Can Identify Close Friends With Utterance Of Just Two Words
Humans are so adept at recognizing familiar voices, they can identify a close friend or a relative with just two words. Machines may be capable of capturing speech information but humans are still better when it comes to voice recognition.
Malaria Cure Based On Traditional Chinese Medicine Wins Tu Youyou Nobel Prize
84-year old Tu Youyou becomes the first Chinese woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize for her works that led to the creation of the artemisinin. The malaria drug was discovered with information from an ancient text on Chinese medicine.
2.7 Billion Adults To Become Obese By 2025: Experts Blame Western Diet
From 13 percent in 2014, this year it is estimated that 17 percent of the world's adults will become obese by 2025 if governments do not take action to address obesity. Experts blame the current trend on the Western diet and sedentary lifestyles.
Johnson & Johnson Starts Clinical Trial Of Ebola Vaccine In Sierra Leone
The EBOVAC-Salone study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Johnson & Johnson's experimental Ebola vaccine. The clinical trial will take place in Sierra Leone's Kambia district.
Third Worldwide Coral Bleaching Event Has Started: NOAA
The world is experiencing a widespread coral bleaching event, the third in recorded history. Scientists warned this could be the worst coral bleaching event.
Monkey That Sneezes When It Rains, Walking Fish Among 211 New Species Found In Himalayas
More than 200 new species have been discovered in Eastern Himalayas from 2009 to 2014. Among the notable find were a walking fish and a monkey that sneezes when it rains.
Weight Loss Surgery May Increase Suicide Risks: What Raises Patients’ Tendency For Self-Harm?
Bariatric surgery may help reduce odds for obesity-related conditions but it also increases risks for self-harm behavior. Researchers offer possible reasons as to why the weight loss operation could elevate suicidal tendencies in some patients.
Secret To Boost Fertility? No Secret Says New Study, Sex More Often Improves Chances
Calendar method, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, cytoplasmic transfer. What does it really take to have a baby? A new study has a very simple answer.
Homo Naledi Walked, Climbed Trees And Used Tools: What This Reveals About Human Evolution
The Homo Naledi walked upright on two legs like humans, climbed trees like apes and were capable of using tools. Analyses of the fossilized bones of this ancient human relative offer insights on human evolution.
Scientists Discover New Species Of Rodent In Indonesia: Hog-Nosed Rat Has Extra Long Pubic Hair
The newly discovered hog-nosed rat has features that are very genetically different from other species scientists describe it as a new genus. It has large ears, long front teeth, long pubic hair and swallows its food whole.
New Diagnostic Test Predicts Teens’ Risks for Developing Heart Disease
University of Virginia Children's Hospital researchers developed a diagnostic test that evaluates a teenager's risks for heart disease based on metabolic severity score. The results can be used to motivate those with elevated risks to adapt healthier lifestyles.
Sonoran Desert Tortoises Will Not Receive Federal Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
The Sonoran desert tortoise is no longer a candidate for federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that there is virtually no probability that the reptile would go extinct over the next decade.
Cancer Drug That Sharpens Memory May Help Treat Dementia
A drug currently used to treat cancer patients has been found to sharpen memory in experiments involving rats. RGFP966, an HDAC inhibitor, holds potential as treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Miracle Surgery: Doctors Reattach Toddler's Decapitated Head After Car Accident
In a six-hour surgery, doctors reattached Jackson Taylor's internally decapitated head to his neck. The child now appears well and is expected to be home in a few days.
Study Says UK Is The Best Place To Die: Here's Why
UK tops the ranking in the 2015 Quality of Death Index with the Economist Intelligence Unit ranking its end-of-life service as the best among 80 countries in the world. The U.S. is number 9 on the list.
Another Reason To Play Action Video Games: It's Good For Your Brain, Says Study
Certain types of video games can benefit the brain. Action video games such as 'Call of Duty,' 'Halo' and 'Destiny' can help improve gamer's cognitive function.
Farming On Mars Now Possible: Here's How NASA Astronauts Would Do It
In August, NASA said that six astronauts at the ISS feasted on space-grown salads. Scientists are now working on the challenges of growing plants in Mars.
Scientists Discover Prehistoric Tsunami Nearly As High As Paris' Eiffel Tower: Could It Happen Again?
Large boulders found in Santiago Island, 34 miles from Fogo Volcano, suggest of a megatsunami that generated 800 foot-waves, or nearly as high as the Eiffel Tower. The impact of such an event happening again in the future could be catastrophic.
Scientists Working On A Pill That Can Mimic The Effects Of Exercise
Researchers have come up with a blueprint for exercise. This could pave the way for the development of pills that can mimic the benefits of engaging in physical activities.
Maker Of American Spirit Cigarettes Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Co. and its parent company Reynolds American Inc. are subjected to a class-action lawsuit. The complaint stems from the use of "natural" or "additive free" to describe American Spirit cigarettes.
Washing The Dishes Can Help Relieve Stress
Washing the dishes can be an inexpensive option for stress relief but only when it is done the right way. Individuals who wash the dishes in a certain state of mind experience feelings of inspiration and reduced nervousness.
Scientists To Crash Spacecraft Into Asteroid: How This Could Save Earth In the Future
The AIDA mission will crash a probe into Didymoon, the smaller of an asteroid binary system. Scientists want to see if such collision could change the path of the object.
Climate Change Literally Moves Mountains: Scientists Say Warming Temperatures Shape The Earth
The earth’s warming temperatures does not just cause unpredictable weather and rising sea levels, it is also capable of changing the shape of our planet.
Teens Who Don't Want to Gain Weight Need to Sleep Early: Here's Why
A 2.1 increase in BMI was observed for each hour that teenagers go to bed late. Bedtime is seen as a potential target for weight management during a person's transition into adulthood.
Psychologist Launches Empathy Cards To Comfort Women Who Experienced Miscarriage
Many do not know what to say to a woman who lost an unborn child. A psychologist came up with empathy cards for women who had miscarriage after she herself experienced the pain of the ordeal.
