Articles by Rhodi Lee
This 3D-Printed Material Shrinks When Heated
Most solid materials expand when heated. Using a 3D printing process known as projection microstereolithography, researchers made a metamaterial that shrinks when exposed to heat.
Space Travel Shrinks, Weakens Spinal Muscles Of Astronauts Causing Back Pain And Injury
Astronauts experience back pain after traveling to space. Findings of a new study attribute this to the shrinking and weakening of the spinal muscles.
Did NASA Destroy Europe's Mars Lander? Conspiracy Theory Suggests US Space Agency Shot Down Schiaparelli
A new conspiracy theory offers an alternative explanation why Europe's Mars lander did not successfully make it to the surface of Mars. A UFO enthusiast suggested that NASA intentionally shot down the Schiaparelli.
Evidence Of Alien Life? 2 Scientists Think Strange Signals From 234 Stars Are From ETI
Strange light pulses were observed in 234 stars. Two astronomers said that these signals could be messages from an intelligent extraterrestrial civilization telling us aliens exist.
New Millipede Species Found In California Cave Has 414 Legs And 4 Penises
A new species of millipede featuring 414 legs and four penises were discovered in the Lange Cave in California. Only one specimen of this species has been found so far.
Metallic Blue Leaves Of Begonia Pavonina Help Tropical Plant Survive In Dark Rainforests
The Begonia pavonina that lives in the dim rainforests of southeast Asia has metallic blue leaves. What is behind this color and how does it help the tropical plant adapt to its environment?
Not Just Gluten: Other Proteins In Wheat Can Cause Upset Stomach And Trigger Chronic Health Conditions
Some individuals may experience stomach symptoms after ingesting wheat products despite not suffering from celiac disease. A group of proteins called ATI may be responsible for this.
Dark Energy May Not Exist At All: Supernovae Analysis Finds Universe Expands At Constant Rate
Dataset of 740 Type Ia supernovae suggests the universe is expanding at a constant rate. The result raises question on the existence of dark energy.
Adolf Hitler's Secret Nazi Base In Arctic Discovered By Russian Scientists
A secret Nazi base German dictator Adolf Hitler ordered to be built was discovered in the Arctic. More than 500 relics were found at the site, including personal items with the swastika symbol.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus Kills Man In 4 Days
A man died after contracting a flesh eating bacteria. Vibrio lurking in the waters of Assawoman Bay infected the man through a wound in his body.
Nuclear Physics Paper Written By iOS Autocomplete Accepted For Scientific Conference
An associate professor at New Zealand's University of Canterbury submitted a paper for the International Conference on Atomic and Nuclear Physics despite having no knowledge about nuclear physics. His paper was written only through iOS autocomplete.
NASA's Viking Experiment May Have Detected Microbial Life On Mars In 1976
Microbial life on planet Mars may have been detected by the Viking probes' LR experiment in 1976. What makes the Viking landers' findings crucial?
Red Wine Compound May Correct Hormone Imbalance In Women With PCOS
The resveratrol compound, which can be found in the skin of grapes and red wine, was found effective at correcting hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS is a leading cause of infertility.
What Happened To Schiaparelli? NASA Images Reveal Graveyard Of European Mars Lander
Images taken by NASA's orbiting spacecraft Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal what appears to be the graveyard of the missing European Mars lander. What happened to Schiaparelli?
Farmers Hunt Endangered Snow Leopards In Revenge For Attacking Livestock
Humans continue to kill snow leopards despite the endangered animal's declining number. The attacks are often perpetrated in retaliation for the big cats preying on farmers' livestock.
Bermuda Triangle Mystery: Hexagonal Clouds May Explain Mysterious Disappearances Of Planes And Ships
Hexagonal clouds above the Bermuda triangle can produce powerful air currents and massive waves. These clouds could be the reason behind the mysterious disappearance of ships, planes and people in this area of the Atlantic Ocean.
Did Aliens Visit Earth 25,000 Years Ago? Aluminum Piece In Romania Hailed Part Of Ancient UFO
A piece of ancient aluminum on display in the History Museum of Cluj-Napoca could be proof that aliens visited Earth thousands of years ago. The object may have even been a part of a UFO.
New Species Of Long-Necked Sauropod Dinosaur Spans About Half The Length Of A Basketball Court
The newly described species of titanosaur dubbed Savannasaurus elliottorum weighed the equivalent of three African elephants when it lived in the late Cretaceous. The dinosaur measured 40 feet long, or about half the length of a basketball court.
Armored Prehistoric Fish In China Holds Clue To Where Our Jaws Came From
Elements of the modern jaw seen in modern-day vertebrates including humans were found in a prehistoric armored fish. The creature belongs to the group of extinct creatures known as placoderms.
2 Connected Fault Lines In California May Trigger A Big Earthquake Within The Next 30 Years
A direct connection between the Hayward Fault and the Rodgers Creek Fault underneath the waters of the San Francisco Bay places the area at risk of a big earthquake in the future. How strong would this quake be?
Planet Nine May Be Responsible For Curious Tilt Of Sun In The Solar System
The sun's odd tilt relative to the orbital plane of the other planets could be attributed to a massive object lying in the far outer solar system. The findings support the idea of the existence of the theoretical Planet Nine.
Capuchin Monkeys Make Stone Tools Believed To Be Unique To Humans
Capuchin monkeys in Brazil produce sharp stone flakes, a behavior believed to be unique to humans and their ancestors. The primates, however, do not see a purpose in these stone tools.
Tasmanian Devil Milk Could Help Global Fight Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Compounds found in the milk of Australia's Tasmanian devil were found effective at killing disease-causing pathogens such as the drug-resistant bacteria MRSA. Findings could pave way for development of arsenal against superbugs.
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals In Plastic, Everyday Objects Make Americans Sick And Cost US $340 Billion Per Year
Chemicals present in plastic bottles, metal food cans and cosmetics make Americans sick and cost billions in treatment and lost earnings per year. Exposure to these chemicals, however, can be avoided.
Top 10 Most Popular Foods On Twitter Reveal Health Disparity Across US Neighborhoods
Geotagged tweets from more than 603,000 users revealed that pizza and beer made it to the list of most popular foods on Twitter. What's the most tweeted-about food in the United States?
Eggs From Skin Cells May Allow Infertile Women To Have Children
Mature eggs created in the lab using mouse skin cells were successfully used to produce healthy pups. The breakthrough could pave way for new treatments that may herald the end of infertility.
Shenzhou 11 Spacecraft Blasts Off With Two Astronauts For China's Longest Manned Space Mission
China's Shenzhou 11 blasted off to space on Monday, Oct. 17, carrying two astronauts who will spend 30 days aboard the Tiangong 2 space laboratory. The mission is set to be China's longest manned space mission.
ExoMars 2016: Schiaparelli Lander Separates From Mothership For Historic Mars Landing
The Schiaparelli Mars Lander has separated from its mothership, the Trace Gas Orbiter, on Sunday. It could become the first European lander to land on Mars.
Great Barrier Reef Can Still Be Saved: Australia's Coral Ecosystem Dying But Not Yet Dead
The Great Barrier Reef is dying but it is not yet dead. Scientists expressed concern over reports claiming Australia's famed coral reef system is already dead.
Could Dinosaurs Sing? Oldest Bird Voice Box Offers Clues
The voice box of an ancient bird believed to be a relative of ducks and geese hint that the syrinx of birds developed later in their evolution. What does this tell about the sound produced by dinosaurs?
