Articles by Rhodi Lee
Astronaut Remotely Controls Earth-Based Robot From Space
Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen controlled the Earthbound Interact Centaur rover located in The Netherlands while onboard the ISS. The teleoperation technology could be crucial in building habitats in planet Mars.
CERN Scientists Make Music Using Particle Physics And 'Cosmic Piano'
CERN scientist created the cosmic piano which uses particle data to produce live music. It already made a live musical debut at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland last year.
New Medical Coding System May Make It Easier To Check Health Care Quality
CMS officials said that the transition to ICD-10 could pave way for many improvements in the public health system. Implementation of the new coding system starts on Oct. 1.
DNA Analysis Sheds Light On Mystery Behind Basque People
DNA analysis of ancient skeletons sheds light on the early history of the Basque people. The findings also overturn the theory that this group of people was isolated for 10,000 years.
Young Nurse Adopts Newborn After Mother Dies From Ebola Infection
Taken by the plight of the newborn baby whose mother died of Ebola, 25-year old Donnel Tholley decided to adopt the child who was left in the hospital alone. The young boy could die with no one to care for him.
Conservationists Report Welcome Boost In Sea Turtle Populations
Conservationists in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas report of increasing number of loggerhead and green sea turtle nests on the beaches per year and 2015 is the best year so far. Experts said that the trend could indicate a recovery period.
This GIF Gives You An Idea How Fast New Horizons Is Traveling At 36,000mph
Clay Bavor, a Google product developer, came up with a GIF that shows just how fast the New Horizons spacecraft travels. At this speed, one can travel from San Francisco to New York in just about 5 minutes.
Supply Of Snakebite Anti-Venom To Run Out In 2016, More Could Die And Become Permanently Disabled
The last batch of Sanofi Pasteur’s snakebite anti-venom Fav-Afrique will expire in 2016. Doctors without Borders said there would likely be no replacement product for at least two years.
Too Lazy Or Tired To Exercise? Vitamin C Could Be Your Best Friend
Obese and overweight individuals who cannot engage in exercise may benefit from taking vitamin C supplements. Research suggest vitamin C supplement reduces vessel constriction associated with increased risks for vascular diseases.
High School Students Who Use E-Cigarettes Use Vaping Device To Smoke Weed
Electronic cigarettes allow high school students to use cannabis in less detectable way. Experts said this could expose teens to higher concentrations of THC.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Faces Lawsuit Over GMO-Free Menu Claims
Chipotle Mexican Grill's G-M-OVER IT campaign claims of GMO-free menu but a lawsuit accused the burrito chain of false adversiting citing that the restaurant serves food products from animals that were fed with GMO.
Some Scientists Interested In Searching For 'Planet X'
The New Horizons probe is set to explore Kuiper belt and the mission could eventually confirm the existence of the Planet X that some scientists think lies hidden in this region.
Over 60 People Affected By Norovirus Outbreak In Ventura Chipotle
About 80 customers and 18 employees got sick after eating at a Ventura County Chipotle restaurant last month. Health officials said that norovirus is responsible for the illness.
Astronomers Indentify Farthest And Oldest Galaxy Ever Found
Lyman-alpha line was observed in the newly discovered EGS8p7 galaxy, which formed shortly after the birth of the universe. Scientists said that this kind of radiation should have not been possible for galaxies at the time.
NASA’s Hedgehog Robot could Bounce Around Comets And Other Objects in the Solar System
The Hedgehog robot does not roll around on wheels but instead bounces around a comet or asteroid's surface. It was designed to overcome the challenges of traversing small bodies in the solar system.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Quadrupled In The U.S.: CDC To Work With 16 States To Fight Drug Abuse
The CDC is working with 16 states to combat prescription drug overdose as the number of people dying from opioid overdose quadrupled since 1999.
Dirt Could Be Good For Children: Farm Dust May Protect Kids From Asthma And Allergies
Most people who grew up on farms do not suffer from asthma or allergies. Mice exposed to bacteria from farm dust did not develop asthma later on reinforcing the idea of the hygiene hypothesis.
Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce Recalls Cucumbers Linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
California-based Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce announced a voluntary recall of its cucumber products imported from Mexico after these were linked with a salmonella outbreak that killed one and sickened 285 individuals.
Backyard Beekeeping May Soon Be Legal In Los Angeles
Lawmakers in Los Angeles voted to make backyard beekeeping legal in the city. Concerns over the declining population of bees have prompted a growing number of residents to maintain their own hives.
Smart Collar Can Diagnose Health Problems In Pets While Monitoring Vital Signs
Smart collar for pets can help monitor the health of cats and dogs. The devices can also trigger a notice if the animal is in pain.
Intel Wants To Spend $50 Million To Develop Quantum Computing Tech
Intel is joining the ranks of IBM, Google and Lockheed Martin in the race to develop quantum computers. The chip giant partners with Dutch institute QuTech to conduct research on quantum computing.
Arctic Researchers Seek Refuge In Russian Base After Being Surrounded By Hungry Polar Bears
A team of unarmed researchers were not able to conduct research because of the presence of five hungry polar bears fighting among each other.
NASA Wants Hoverboard Company Arx Pax To Build A Tractor Beam
NASA and Arx Pax will collaborate to come up with a technology that uses magnetic tether to manipulate objects such as satellites from a distance similar to the concept of the tractor beam featured in "Star Trek."
Midlife Weight Gain Could Affect Risk Of Alzheimer's
Weight problems in middle age influences the time when a person develops Alzheimer's disease. Obese individuals who have BMI of 30 develop the neurodegenerative disorder a year earlier than those with BMI of 28.
Decision To Stop Selling Cigarettes In Stores Have Reduced Smoking Says CVS
CVS decided to stop selling tobacco products last year. Data now show that the company's move placed a dent in overall sales of cigarettes particularly in states where it has big market share.
Droughts And Heat Waves Now Occuring Together More Frequently
Heat wave and drought occurring together has become more frequent. Researchers said that these two climate events were more likely to happen simultaneously across the southern part of the U.S.
New LED Technology Uses Materials That Can Be Applied Like Paint: How It Can Revolutionize Lighting Technology
The material used in the new LED technology can be dissolved and applied as paint. This could affect the processes and costs associated with manufacturing LED lights.
After Pluto, New Horizons Aims For Kuiper Belt But Where Is The Spacecraft Now?
New Horizon already made its historic flyby on Pluto but its mission isn't over yet. NASA said that its next flyby destination would likely be a KBO called 2014 MU69.
Brisk Walking 25 Minutes A Day Delays Ageing And Adds Seven Years To Life
Health experts recommended daily walking of at least 20 to 25 minutes that involve brisk walking and slow jogging saying that exercise can reduce ageing and increase average lifespan.
Pediatricians To Parents: Talk To Kids About Alcohol At Age 9
Children start to think positively about alcohol as early as 9 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics cited the importance of the parents' and pediatricians' influence on children's impression of the substance.
