Articles by Rhodi Lee
Dog's Bark Reveals It's Age And Sex: Here's How
By analyzing how a dog barks in different situations, researchers were able to develop a computer program that can identify the age and gender of the dog. It also can determine the context of the barking.
Patients Asking For Medical Marijuana In Minnesota Have To Go Through Hesitant Doctors
Medical marijuana will be available in Minnesota in July but patients opting for the alternative treatment face hurdles when seeking certification from their doctors.
Koalas Now Recognized As 'Vulnerable' Species In Queensland Australia
Koala will be listed as vulnerable by Australia's Queensland state as car accidents, urban expansion and other threats impact the population of the marsupial.
Beijing To Roll Out Strict Smoking Laws Within City
Beijing is set to roll out a smoking ban on Monday that would prohibit smoking in public transport, offices and restaurants. Those who violate the law three times will be "shamed" on a government website.
Caltech To Close Down Mauna Kea Telescope Earlier Than Scheduled
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory located atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea is supposed to be dismantled by next year but Caltech announced that the facility will be closed by September this year.
Researchers Attempt New Strategy In Battle Against HIV: Starve The Virus To Death
Using an experimental compound, researchers were able to block HIV from feeding sugar and nutrients eventually killing it off. The findings could lead to new treatment not just for HIV but also for cancer.
Unproven Lyme Disease Treatments Found Online That Should Be Avoided
A new study has warned of alternative treatments for Lyme disease being promoted on the Internet. Some treatments are not just costly, but also untested and dangerous.
Stargazers, Here's How To Watch Planetary Date Of Jupiter And Venus In June
Jupiter and Venus will be moving closer to each other starting Sunday night and will eventually get into a celestial embrace at the end of June. Here's how to witness the phenomenon.
7 Most Famous Theories On How The World Will End
How life on our planet is going to end is uncertain, but theories abound as to how this will likely happen. Here are some that could possibly end life on Earth as we know it.
Killer Drones And Artificial Intelligence Is A Recipe For Disaster For Humans
A computer science expert has raised concerns over the dangers of intelligent robots that are made to kill. Autonomous weapons systems can choose and engage targets without the intervention of humans.
Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Risk Of Uterine Cancer By As Much As 57 Percent
Risks for endometrial cancer, the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, can be reduced with adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Women who followed the diet most closely reduced their risks by up to 57 percent.
Neuroscientist Suggests Possibility Of Humans Living Forever: Here's The If And How
A renowned scientist said that it is possible for humans to live inside a machine, which will allow them to virtually live forever. A very powerful computer is needed for this to become possible.
Bizarre Virus Can't Be Killed By Nearly Boiling Acid But You Don't Have To Worry: Here's Why
The SIRV2 virus can survive in extreme environments and temperatures such as in boiling acid, subzero temperatures and ultraviolet radiation. Researchers are optimistic that the virus can be put to good use in battling human diseases.
NASA Plans To Use These Tools To Find Alien Life In Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa
NASA's Europa spacecraft, bound to assess whether or not Jupiter's icy moon is habitable, will bring along nine scientific instruments to hunt for signs of alien life.
Wolf-Rayet Cannibal Star And Other Recently Discovered Space Oddities
Using sophisticated space telescopes, astronomers discover bizarre stars that defy expectations including the Wolf-Rayet star Nasty 1, stars that touch each other and a star with another neutron star inside its core.
Dear Mothers, Here's How Delayed Umbilical Cord Cutting Can Benefit Your Children
Delaying the cutting of the umbilical cord during birth does not only improve iron levels in babies by the time they turn four to six months old. It also has long term positive effects on the child's fine motor and social skills.
Biggest Biological Evolution: Experts Predict Humans Will Be Like Cyborgs In 200 Years
A professor from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said that the wealthiest members of society could become cyborgs in the future as computer technology and humans merge. He said that this would give the rich the chance to live forever.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Thinks Militarized US vs. China Space Race Will Spark Innovation
Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks that a new space race between the U.S. and China could revitalize innovation, which could have crucial implications on the growth and stimulation of the economy.
SpaceX Milestones: How Elon Musk Brought A Company To The Forefront Of Spaceflight
SpaceX may be a young but it has already accomplished feats never been done by its counterparts. Elon Musk's company also sets its eyes on an innovation that could significantly change the spaceflight industry.
Almost Extinct Northern Bald Ibises Face Bleak Future Following ISIS Attack Of Palmyra
Following the attack of ISIS militants of Palmyra in Syria, the extremely rare northern bald ibises are now in danger of extinction. Caretakers of birds held in captivity were forced to flee because of the attack.
Want To Be More Productive? Looking At Green Roofs Can Boost Your Concentration
Merely looking at green roof for 40 seconds can boost concentration and productivity, showing that green gardens on rooftops are not just good for the environment. They are also beneficial to workers.
Researchers Come Up With Method To Produce Vaccines By Squeezing Cells
MIT researchers were able to use B cells for antigen-presenting vaccines using a microfluidic cell-squeezing device. The breakthrough provided an alternative to the use of dendritic cells in these types of vaccine.
UK Surgeon Uses Rusty Hacksaw To Amputate Patient's Leg
Because the nearby hardware store is closed, a surgeon reportedly resorted to using an old rusty hacksaw to cut through a metal plate found in a patient's leg and continued with the operation.
Slinky-Like Hyperlens Can Help Humans See Tiny Objects -- Down To Single Molecules
The metamaterial hyperlens, which looks like a motionless Slinky, can boost current abilities to see tiny objects. It can even be used to help doctors detect hard to find cancers.
Thousands Of Dollars In Donations Sent In For Dog Found Hanging From Tree
The plight of Sunny, the dog found bound and hanging from a tree in Arizona, has encouraged people to donate for its recovery. Over $20,000 has been sent in donations so far.
Study Indicates Depression Could Up Risk Of Parkinson's
Individuals who suffer from depression have increased odds of developing Parkinson's disease. A second brain related problem such as epilepsy is also possible particularly if the bout with depression happens later in life.
Zebra Mussels Still Present In Christmas Lake Despite Experimental Treatment
Efforts to eliminate zebra mussels in Christmas lake appeared to have worked, but 10 of this invasive species have been found lurking outside the treated area.
Common Spiders Serenade Potential Mates WIth Music Says Study
Scent cues from the females can trigger male "purring" wolf spiders to "purr" but the mating ritual only works when both sound and vibration are present.
This Bionic Lens Can Give You Perfect Vision That's Three Times Better Than 20/20
The Ocumetics bionic lens can improve a person's vision by up to three times better than 20/20. It can also prevent cataract and other damages that plague the natural lens of the eye.
Want To Get Rid Of Abdominal Fat? Don't Skip Meals
Skipping meals is not a good idea for losing weight and excess fat. New research has shown that fasting increases a person's odds for abdominal fat.
