Articles by Rhodi Lee
Study Says Office Thermostat Settings Not Suited For Women
Women may often find themselves uncomfortable with the temperature settings at work because one of the factors of thermal comfort model can be deemed as sexist.
$33.31 : How Much Buzz Aldrin Spent For Apollo 11 Mission To The Moon
Some people may be willing to shell out large sums of money to go to space but Buzz Aldrin, the second man to step on the moon, only spent a little over $33 for the historic manned lunar flight.
Government Experts Concerned About Possible Bioterrorism Using GM Organisms
Scientists are concerned that the gene drive technology, which could speed up the spread of genetically modified genes in disease-spreading species such as mosquitoes, can be used by terrorists to cause harm to humans and the environment.
Government-Backed Task Force Wants More Research Into Autism Screening For Kids
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force found insufficient evidence to support universal screening for autism spectrum disorder in toddlers without symptoms of developmental problems. It did not also find proof that would support the accuracy of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers.
Feds Backing App For Protecting Endangered Species Of Fish
Fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to use a smartphone app that could help researchers and conservationists learn more about threatened and endangered species living in and around bodies of water. The Fishbrain app allows anglers to log sightings of these creatures.
Canadian Rivers Might Be Answer To Lower Energy Prices In Northeastern US
Canada's hydropower could help ease the cost of energy in the northeastern U.S., but there are concerns that additional transmission lines could have unwanted impact on the region's landscape and on efforts to switch to renewable energy sources.
Millions Of Flying Ants Pester Homes In Britain
Swarms of flying ants are invading homes and causing nuisance in Britain. Experts explain what causes this phenomenon known as 'Flying Ant Day.'
Hitchhiking Robot HitchBOT That Depends On Kindness Of Strangers Ends Journey, Mugged In Philadelphia
Hitchbot, a hitchhiking robot, set out for a social experiment to see if robots and humans could trust each other, was destroyed in Philadelphia during its trek across America.
10 Percent Of Florida Panthers Killed In Vehicular Accidents Within 7 Months
The number of panthers getting killed by vehicles increases each year, but authorities do not seem to care much. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, in fact, claims that the number of big cats has exceeded carrying capacity.
Picky Eating May Indicate Risk For ADHD, Anxiety, Or Depression In Children
Children with more severe forms of selective eating habits exhibit symptoms of conditions that include ADHD, depression and anxiety. Such children may meet the criteria for the eating disorder called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
Obama To Unveil 'Clean Power Plan': What To Expect From This Major Climate Change Plan?
President Barack Obama will present the revised Clean Power Plan on Monday. The plan could spark legal battles between the coal industry and federal environmental regulators.
New Orleans Finally Has A Full-Scale Hospital One Decade After Katrina
Nearly a decade after Hurricane Katrina, medical staff who worked at the Charity Hospital have now moved to a new facility, the University Medical Center New Orleans. The hospital started its operation on Aug. 1.
NASA Finds Super-Earth Just 21 Light Years Away: What We Know About HD 219134b
HD 219134b is only 21 light years away which makes it to date the nearest rocky exoplanet to Earth. It orbits around a star that is colder than our sun.
Bsal Fungus Can Wipe Out U.S. Salamander Population: What To Know
The Bsal fungus is believed to come from China and is spread through pet trade. Scientists warn that it could wipe up entire species of Salamander in North America.
Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Underground Ocean In China
Chinese scientists found hints of an underground ocean beneath Tarim Basin in China. The waters there could serve as a carbon sink that could explain the unaccounted billion tons of carbon dioxide produced from the burning of fossil fuels.
Blue Moon, Super Moon, Or Black Moon: The What And When About These Astronomical Delights
The Blue Moon is not typically blue but it is possible that the lunar disk would take a bluish hue when it happens. The Black Moon, on the other hand, has been tied with astrology and pagan religions.
Electrical Stimulation Helps Spinal Cord Injury Patients Move Their Legs
A noninvasive procedure known as transcutaneous stimulation has helped five paralyzed men to make step-like movements. The technique could pave way to helping patients with spinal cord injury regain some function.
Florida Official Orders Local To Keep BBQ Smoke In His Own Property
An environmental specialist told Scotty Jordan that he had to make sure barbecue smoke would not blow off his property when he grills meat. The incident was captured on video, which has since gone viral.
Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders Wants To Support Single-Payer Health Care
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed his support for a single payer health care system at an event culminating the 50th anniversary of Medicare.
Golden Jackal In East Africa Is Actually A New Wolf Species
Researchers have proposed renaming the golden jackal in Africa as the African golden wolf. DNA evidence shows that the two populations of the golden jackal are actually different species.
Children With ADHD Less Likely To Suffer Injuries With Proper Medication: Study
In a study involving more than 4,000 children diagnosed with ADHD, those who received medication for their condition have reduced odds for accidents that can get them hospitalized. The treatment also appears to help the children do better in school.
Study Shows Plants Exhibit 'Animal-Like' Signals Despite Lack Of Nervous System
Plants may not feel hunger or pain but they react to environmental stimuli in a way that is comparable to animals. Plants produce the animal neurotransmitter GABA when they are under stress.
White House Plans To Ramp Up US Supercomputer Capabilities
U.S. may possibly overtake China in the field of supercomputing with the National Strategic Computer Initiative that aims to build the first exaflop supercomputer. China's Tianhe-2 is currently the fastest computer in the world.
Brazil Olympics Sites Marred By Fecal Contamination And Dirty Water
Venues for the boating and swimming events of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro were found to have dangerously high levels of disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Those who ingest just three teaspoonfuls of these waters have an almost 100 percent chance of getting infected by a virus.
CERN Scientists Build Small Linear Accelerator For Medical Applications
Engineers at CERN are building a miniature linear accelerator. Unlike the Large Hadron Collider, the mini-Linac is designed to have medical applications such as cancer treatments.
Cerner Awarded DoD Contract To Revamp Health Records
The Defense Department awarded the billion-dollar Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization contract to Cerner Corporation. The system will replace older record systems that are currently in use.
Cuban And American Researchers On The Hunt For Ghost Orchids In Florida
A collaboration between Cuban and American researchers may help save the ghost orchid, one of the rarest flowers in the world. Ernesto Mujica, from Cuba's Ministry of Science ECOVIDA Research Center, has helped U.S. researchers catalog additional ghost orchids at the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.
NASA Inviting Thousands Of Children For Summer Space Camp
NASA's summer camp will prepare kids to become the next generation of astronauts. They will be taught how to build and launch model rockets, among other things.
Scientists Pinpoint Exact Mutation That Turned Corn Into A Power Crop
Maize originated from a weedy form of the teosinte plant and only one single letter change in the DNA of the corn's ancestor is responsible for the big change that has made corn one of the world's leading crops.
Archaeologists Unearth Human Skeleton With 'Conehead' Skull
A skeleton with an elongated and egg-shaped skull was unearthed in Russia's Arkaim. UFO enthusiasts claim it is proof of aliens visiting Earth, but archaeologists say this belonged to a woman who lived about 2,000 years ago.
