Articles by Rhodi Lee
Faith Leaders Honored By White House For Exemplary Climate Change Leadership
The Obama administration honored faith leaders who have shown exemplary climate change leadership. The honorees were involved in efforts that help in preserving a healthy planet.
Gardeners And Property Owners Urged To Plant Milkweed To Save Monarch Butterflies
The population of the monarch butterfly is dwindling, but the species could be saved from becoming an endangered species by building habitats of milkweed.
World's First Bionic Eye, Argus II, Might Help End Blindness: Here's How It Works
An 80-year-old retired engineer with dry age-related macular degeneration is now able to see again after getting implanted with the bionic eye Argus II.
Amgen Cholesterol Lowering Drug Repatha Receives EU Approval
Amgen's Repatha has received the greenlight from the European Commission as treatment for those with uncontrolled cholesterol who require additional reduction in LDL.
Bill Nelson Staff Reports Senator Is Now Cancer Free
A week after undergoing prostate surgery, Senator Bill Nelson was declared free of cancer. The Florida democrat still has to stay at home as requested by his doctors.
Teen Manages To Stave Off HIV Without Drugs For A Decade
A teenager in France who was born with HIV was able to control her infection despite stopping her antiretroviral treatment 12 years ago. Doctors think that the patient may have a form of natural resistance to the AIDS virus.
Dolphin Found In River Euthanized Due To Severe Sunburn
A dolphin found with a huge blister on its dorsal surface was suspected to have suffered from severe sunburn. The animal had to be euthanized to spare it from a long and painful death.
Scientists Discover Shipwreck That Might Date Back To 1700s Off North Carolina Coast
The shipwreck was accidentally found as scientists explore the ecology of deep-sea methane. Archeologists said the lost ship may date back from the time of the American Revolution.
New Supplement From Egg Yolks Might Let Those With Celiac Disease Eat Foods With Gluten
The supplement prevents the absorption of gliadin, the troublesome component of gluten. Celiac disease sufferers can take the pill five minutes before eating and enjoy beer, pizza and similar food without worries for up to two hours.
Cat-Mageddon: Why Is Australia Getting Rid Of Millions Of Cats By 2020?
Australia is waging war against feral cats. The number of these predatory animals has skyrocketed, posing threats to native species.
Tiny Plankton Play Big Role In Formation Of Brighter Clouds In Southern Ocean: Here's How It Happens
Marine life has effects on clouds. Planktons that drift in the ocean produce organic matter and airborne gases that seed cloud droplets producing brighter clouds that reflect more sunlight.
Humans Could Be Next To Go if Destruction Of Plant Life Continues Unabated: Study
Unless humans do something about the diminishing supply of plant life on the planet, our survival and quality of living may be placed at risk as well, researchers warn.
Another FDA Panel Approves Theranos Testing Outside Of Lab
Health regulators have approved the use of Theranos' new blood test for HSV-1 outside of laboratory. The company says that its fingerprick testing is as accurate as conventional tests that draw blood from the vein.
A Third Of US Young Adults Not Eligible For Military Recruiting Due To Obesity
The obesity problem in the U.S. poses problems for the military. A report reveals that one in three young adults in the country is too fat to be in military service.
Researchers Make Progress In Search For Mitochondrial Disease Treatment
Researchers employed two methods to produce healthy tissue samples from patients with mitochondrial disease, both of which produced stem cells. They are optimistic that a cure for the genetic disease is on the horizon.
Scientists Study GMO Moths As Viable Option To Control Pest Damage To Broccoli And Cabbage
Releasing genetically modified diamondback moths with self-limiting gene into the population crashed the invasive species' numbers. The technique offers a species-specific approach for targeting insect pests.
Researchers Demystify Famous Physics Demonstration Two-Ball Bounce Problem
Using a computer and a high-speed camera, a team of researchers has found that the traditional explanation for the two-ball bounce problem is flawed.
Florida Man Caught With Loggerhead Turtles At Home
Acting on a tip, officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission caught a 53-year old man keeping two Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in a saltwater aqarium at home.
Metastatic Lung Cancer Treatment Gets FDA Nod Of Approval
On Monday, FDA has greenlighted Iressa (gefitinib) as treatment for patients with metastatic NSCLC characterized by certain EGFR gene mutations.
Large Majority Of US States Do Not Require HPV Vaccine For Girls
Health experts recommended that girls and boys receive the HPV vaccine but only three states in the country required kids to get immunized.
Large Hadron Collider Discovers Pentaquark Particle: What Pentaquark Is And Why You Should Care
Scientists with the Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment announced the discovery of the particle known as pentaquark. The finding could pave the way to a better understanding of ordinary matter that humans are all made of.
12-Year-Old Girl Atacked By Shark To Undergo Rehab In New Hospital
Kiersten Yow has transferred from the N.C. Children's Hospital in Chapel to move and undergo a rehabilitation program at the Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte.
Cambridge Students Unveil New Solar Car For World Solar Challenge
CUER's entry to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is a solar powered-car called Evolution. The team has high hopes for the vehicle with its improved design and stability.
Strange Fungus Is Killing Bats In The US
The enzyme known as Destructin-1 damages the tissues of wings and noses of bats infected by the white-nose syndrome. Chymostatin, which is used for treating AIDS and hepatitis, has been identified as a potential treatment.
Teen Cancer Survivor Recreates Iconic Rocky Balboa Stair Run To Celebrate End Of Treatment
After going through chemotherapy, radiation and a stem cell transplant, Sean Bartolucci celebrated the end of his treatment by running a la Rocky Balboa. The teenager was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Over 1.7 Million Pounds Of Frozen Chicken Recalled Due To Salmonella Scare
Barber Foods has recalled over 1.7 million pounds of its chicken products after these were linked to a cluster of Salmonella Enteritidis cases.
Diabetic Girl Chosen As South Dakota Representative To JDRF Children's Congress
Madeline McElroy is one of the over 150 kids chosen by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to participate in the Children's Congress where young type 1 diabetes patients meet with lawmakers.
Scientists Finally Demystify Plutonium's 'Missing' Magnetism
Researchers from two national laboratories of the DOE have confirmed that plutonium is not devoid of magnetism, and this is in a constant state of flux, making it very difficult to detect.
NASA's New Horizons All Set For Date With Pluto: Here's How The Journey Has Been So Far
NASA's New Horizons' spacecraft will make history when it gets closest to the surface of Pluto on Tuesday. It will also flyby the planet's largest moon, Charon.
Hawaiian Authorities Vote To Limit Access To Mauna Kea
Authorities in Hawaii have come up with an emergency rule following protests against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on top of what Native Hawaiians consider a holy mountain, Mauna Kea.
