Articles by Rhodi Lee
South Korea Begins Experiments Using Plasma Treatment To Combat MERS
Two hospitals in South Korea are conducting experimental blood plasma treatments on individuals infected with MERS. The treatment was previously used in SARS patients, leading to a reduction in the death rate.
Teen Pot Use Unaffected By Medical Marijuana Legalization: Study
A new study involving more than a million teens revealed that the number of adolescents who smoke weed did not increase in states that legalized medical marijuana.
Saturn Thunderstorms Could Be Driving Polar Cyclones Of Epic Proportions
The vast cyclones on Saturn's pole, each as wide as planet Earth, were driven by smaller thunderstorms that pull air towards the poles. These individual thunderstorms can gather together enough energy that could produce much larger cyclones.
Thick Swarm Of Mayflies Forces Temporary Closure Of Bridge In Pennsylvania
Swarms of mayflies have prompted authorities in Pennsylvania to close Veterans Memorial Bridge. The bugs also caused three motorcycle accidents.
Two Teens Lose Limbs Following Shark Attack In North Carolina: Some Tips To Avoid Shark Attacks
Two teenagers swimming in a beach in North Carolina lost a limb following a shark attack. It isn't yet clear whether it was the same shark responsible for the separate attacks.
Aspirin Can Block Breast Cancer Growth And Might Be Key To Prevent Relapses
Aspirin could be the next big thing in treating cancer. The drug traditionally used for treating fever and pain was shown to stop the growth of breast tumors and prevent them from coming back.
CDC Reports Increased Number In Synthetic Marijuana Related Poison Control Center Calls
Poison control centers receive an increasing number of calls related to use of synthetic marijuana, also known as Spice. Related calls received between January and May 2015 jumped by 229 percent compared with the same period last year.
Montana Mulls Over Releasing Bison Herd Into The Wild
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking the comment of the public on a proposal to establish a wild bison herd in Montana. The comment period will end on Sept. 11.
Seven More MERS Cases Reported In South Korea
South Korea has reported another seven new cases of MERS in the country. Three of these patients contracted the disease from one of the country's largest hospitals.
Endangered Dusky Gopher Frogs Released Into The Wild In Jackson County
The dusky gopher frog could be saved from extinction following the release of a new batch of frogs in the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge in Jackson County. The amphibian has been in the list of endangered species since 2001.
Kids In U.S. Not Drinking Enough Water: What Parents Can Do
More than half of teenagers and children in the U.S are dehydrated because they're not drinking enough water. Here's what parents can do to encourage their children to drink more water.
NASA Will Deploy CubeSats In Next Mars Mission: What Will The Little Satellites Explore?
NASA's next mission to Mars will include the deployment of CubeSats, marking the first time that this class of spacecraft is flown to another planet. The scheduled launch is in March 2016.
WHO Warns Of More MERS Cases In South Korea: Here's The Big Picture
Since South Korea's first diagnosis of MERS on May 20, 138 people in the country have already been infected with the virus. Thousands are also in quarantine either at home or in medical facilities.
Movie Producer Gordon Gray Seeks Help For Daughters Battling Batten Disease: What To Know About This Illness
Gordon Gray's two daughters have been diagnosed with Batten disease, an extremely rare and fatal neurodegenerative illness. The family is now helping raise funds for a clinical trial.
Where Is Philae On Comet 67P/C-G? ESA Points Possible Locations Of The Lander
The current location of Philae lander is currently unknown, but scientists have now narrowed down the likely area where the probe must have landed on the surface of Comet 67P/C-G.
Here's How Newly Learned Concepts Form In Your Brain's 'Filing System'
Carnegie Mellon University researchers were, in effect, able to read the minds of people while they contemplate a new thought. Their experiment also revealed how the brain stores information.
Chimpanzees Do Smile ... Like Humans Do
Using ChimpFACS, researchers were able to find that, just like humans, chimpanzees can smile without producing laughing sounds. Chimps also produce facial expressions to communicate their emotions.
You Can Fit 7,000 Saturns In Its Biggest Ring: Here Are Other Amazing Facts About This Ringed Planet
The Pheobe ring, the largest ring of Saturn, is more immense than previously thought. It spans an area nearly 7,000 times larger than the planet itself. Here are other amazing facts about the gas giant:
WHO Reminds People Not To Drink Camel Urine To Avoid MERS
WHO has urged against consuming camel urine, milk and meat that has not been properly cooked, in a bid to curb the spread of the MERS. It is believed that the virus originated from animals before they were transmitted to humans.
New Stanford Computer Manipulates Water Droplets: How It Works (Video)
Stanford University researchers have developed a computer that utilizes water droplets. It is being considered for use in controlling and manipulating physical matter.
Pregnant Woman Sucks Rattlesnake Venom From Her Son's Ankle
What's the proper way to deal with a snakebite? Experts advise against sucking out the venom – but a pregnant woman did just that.
NASA's Dawn Mission Beams Back Clearer Images Of Bright Spots On Ceres: Anybody Home?
A high resolution image of Ceres taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft on June 6 shows the mysterious white spots on the dwarf planet's surface in more vivid detail but scientists remain stumped on what this feature really is.
DARPA Robot Showdown Winners Engineered To Save Lives: DRC-Hubo, Running Man, CHIMP
This year's winner of the DARPA Robotics Challenge is the team from South Korea that built and piloted the humanoid robot DRC-Hubo. The robots went through a series of challenges to see if they are good enough to be used in disasters.
Mount Sinabung Volcano In Indonesia Spews Cloud Of Ash And Hot Gas
Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano is spewing gas and ash into the air, prompting authorities to urge residents of nearby villages to evacuaute their homes.
ESA Plans To Build Inflatable Lunarville On The Moon In 2024
ESA's next ambitious plan is to build a habitat on the moon. The so-called 'Lunarville' will replace the International Space Station and will be constructed as early as 2024.
New Tool Can Help Forecast Solar Storms 24 Hours Before Hitting Earth: Why This Is Crucial
Satellites at the moment can only provide up to 60 minutes of notice when a solar storm approaches Earth, but a new technique could provide forecasts released up to 24 hours in advance. This is crucial to utility companies, airlines and the military.
Anti-Rejection Drug Used In Organ Transplants Protects Patients From Alzheimer's
Organ transplant patients have a low incidence of Alzheimer's disease, which could be due to the calcineurin inhibitor-based drugs prescribed to them to prevent organ rejection.
Here's What Happened To Malaysia Airlines MH370, According To Mathematicians
An applied mathematician and his team conducted numerical simulations on what really happened to the doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. They proposed a scenario that could explain why no wreckage has yet been found.
NASA Successfully Launches Flying Saucer But Supersonic Parachute Fails
NASA conducted the second test flight of the Low-Density Sonic Decelerator (LDSD) but just like with the first test flight conducted last year, the parachute did not deploy as intended.
17.5 Million: Number Of Kids In U.S. Exposed To Weapons Violence
More than a quarter of children in the U.S. are exposed to weapons violence with boys who belong to minority groups and those from low-income families having the highest risks.
