Articles by Rhodi Lee
Long-lived Ocean On Enceladus Hints Possibility For Alien Life
The existence of a global ocean on Encaladus, Saturn's sixth largest moon, raises the possibility that life could evolve or have already evolved in this extraterrestrial world.
Amazing Image: Seal Surfs On Back Of Humpback Whale In Australia
The images are particularly interesting because these show a unique pairing of a seal and a whale. They also show humpbacks engaging in a very unique behavior known as bubble-feeding.
Coffee Confuses Your Body's Internal Clock: Here's How
Drinking coffee in the evening does not just prevent sleep. Caffeine can also make it difficult to get up at the right time the next morning because it disrupts the body's internal clock.
Exxon Denies Climate Change But Company’s Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuel-Global Warming Ties
ExxonMobil is known to have funded deniers of climate change, but before the world was aware of the impacts of global warming, the oil company's own research revealed the dangers of carbon emission from the burning of fossil fuels.
Coelacanth 'Living Fossil' Has Vestigial Lung In Abdomen
Like modern fishes, the coelacanth breathe using its gills but the ancestors of the "living fossil" relied on their lungs. The adaptation that paved way to the species' evolutionary changes may have helped them survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs.
Walleye Fish Spotted In Cuyahoga River Seen As Positive Sign
Efforts to clean up Cuyahoga River appear productive based on the fish that are found there. On Wednesday, a walleye was discovered during a water-monitoring survey.
Large Servings Contributes To Overconsumption Of Food: Study
Larger sized food portions and oversized tableware and packages can contribute to overeating. Reducing the availability of super-sized food could slash the caloric intake of Americans by up to 29 percent.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Lowest In Five Centuries: How This Could Affect California
Snowpack in California's Sierra Nevada is at its lowest in 500 years. Experts said that much reduced snow could be the new normal, which could have crucial implications on the state's water supply.
Adding A Dash Of Olive Oil In Your Mediterranean Dish Can Help Save You From Breast Cancer
Supplementing Mediterranean diet with four tablespoons of olive oil daily could reduce breast cancer risks by up to 68 percent.
U.S. Demand For Electricity From Renewable Sources Taking Off
Solar power market in the U.S. has significantly grown between 2010 and 2015. The growth can be attributed to several factors including falling prices and subsidies by the government.
Researchers Create 'Molecules' Made Out Of Light
Physicists found a way to bind photons to form a two-atom molecule characterized by a strange type of force. The process could pave way to improvements in modern technologies that are based on light.
Raptor Pharma to Stop Development of Liver Drug: Here's Why
Raptor Pharma announced that it will no longer pursue the development of its experimental drug RP103 as treatment for the liver disease Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in children.
Eat And Don't Be Blue! Fish And Other Foods That Help Fight Depression
Chinese researchers found that diets rich in fish can help ward off depression. Here are other foods that can benefit people with depressive symptoms:
Scientists Create Potent Cancer Drug Etoposide From Common Lab Plant
Researchers have shown that podophyllotoxin from the Himalayan mayapple can be reproduced in another plant. The technique can lead to production of drugs using less expensive and more stable sources.
Sightings Of Invasive Chinese Marsh Turtles In Boston Is Cause For Concern Say Experts
Two Chinese softshell turtles were spotted at Wollaston Beach suggesting that somebody might be releasing the animal into local waters. The potentially invasive species could carry disease, compete with native turtles and other animals for food.
Population Of Sage-Grouse Threatened By Wildfires: How This Could Impact Economies Of Western States
Wildfires in the Great Basin could threaten the population of the sage-grouse but protecting the bird by declaring it as an endangered species could cost billions of dollars in economic losses.
UK Residents Advised To Watch Out For Poisonous Spiders
Mild weather provides ideal condition to spur the population of false widow spider in the UK. Experts offer advise to reduce odds of encountering the spiders at home.
Truvada Brings HIV Cure Closer To Reality: How It Works
Truvada proved to be effective in preventing HIV infection in real world setting. In San Francisco area, none of the 657 high-risk individuals who used the HIV prevention pill daily contracted the AIDS-causing virus.
NY Casino Developers Say They Will Definitely Meet Environmental Standards
Developers of the Lago Resort & Casino said they will meet and even exceed environmental standards amid criticism that the proposed casino would have environmental impacts.
Burn Up Remaining Earth's Fossil Fuel And New York, London, And Tokyo Will Be Under Water
New York, London, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney are just among the major cities worldwide that could drown with unrestrained burning of fossil fuels as carbon emissions result in the warming of global temperatures and rise in sea levels.
Kirigami-inspired Solar Cells Could Capture More Sunlight Even On Slanted Roofs: Here's Why
Using the Japanese art of Kirigami, University of Michigan researchers developed lightweight sun tracking solar cells capable of absorbing more energy from the sun compared with traditional panels.
Want To Stay Young? Eat Some Apples And Green Tomatoes: Here's Why
Apple peels and green tomatoes contain chemical ingredients that in mice, have shown to reduce age-related muscle weakness and atrophy. Researchers hope the study's findings could help determine the exact factors that cause human aging.
Sharks Numbers In East Coast At Record High Says NOAA Survey
Survey conducted by NOAA scientists show that the overall number of sharks along the East Coast is at its highest since researchers started tracking their population in 1986.
Sponge-Like Implant Could Soak Up Cancer Cells To Stop Them From Spreading
In experiments with mice, the implantable sponge captured cancer cells and stopped them from spreading to other parts of the body where new tumors could grow.
European Galileo Sat Nav Constellation Authorized For Launch
European Galileo satellites Alba and Oriana are set to for launch from the Soyuz Launch Complex on Thursday, Sept. 10. The launch will bring the number of satellites in the Galileo global navigation system to 10.
Tobacco Use May Worsen Diabetes Complications Says Study
Diabetics who smoke have increased risks for a range of unwanted illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and clogged arteries. Up to 14.6 percent of deaths among male diabetics worldwide can be attributed to smoking.
New Motion Detecting Camera Could Help Protect Vulnerable People
Care Protect's monitoring system uses a sound and motion sensitive camera that triggers alerts of unusual activities such as abuse and malpractices. The surveillance technology is intended to protect vulnerable people, including the elderly in care homes.
Sleep Expert Paul Kelly Says Work And School Days Should Start At 10 A.M.
With the current start time in schools, students lose about 10 hours of sleep per week, says sleep expert Paul Kelly. He also believes starting work before 9 a.m. is torture.
Scottish Computer Expert Builds Liquid Cooled PC Using 'Irn-Bru Soda' As Coolant
John Lawson built a computer system that uses Irn-Bru's glass bottle as a centerpiece. It took over a year for the computer expert to build the machine he called 'Aye Mac.'
Good High? Psychedelic Drugs May Help Patients with Mental Health Disorders
Some illegal drugs may have therapeutic benefits to patients with mental health disorders. In small clinical trials, psychedelics such as LSD and magic mushrooms were found to help patients suffering from PTSD, addiction, depression and anxiety.
