Articles by Rhodi Lee
Nature Against Nurture? Scientists Declare A Draw In Genetics vs. Environment Debate
A team of researchers looked at over 2,700 studies on twins to investigate whether human traits are determined by genetics or environmental factors. The results suggest a split between nature and nurture.
Scientists Create Most Efficient Black Silicon Solar Cells To Date: Why Is This Significant?
A group of researchers has set a new record with the development of the black silicon solar cells capable of converting 22.1 percent of light into electricity.
China Wants To Land Probe On Dark Side Of The Moon By 2020
China will make history once it successfully lands a probe on the dark side of the moon. The mission is set to happen in 2020.
How Big Are Aliens? Big As Bears According To Math Experts
Scientists are not certain how alien life would look if it does exist, but one cosmologist provided statistical arguments suggesting the average size of extraterrestrial beings.
12 Homemade Remedies For Sunburn You Can Try
Sunburn can be prevalent during the summer season, but there are easy-to-make homemade remedies that can provide relief to burnt skin. Here are some of them.
CRISPR/Cas9: What Exactly Can It Do?
The CRISPR-Cas system offers a faster and easier means of modifying the DNA of humans, animals and plants. The technology has potentials in the field of medicine, particularly in the field of genetic disorders.
Analysis Reveals Prehistoric Snakes Were Nocturnal, Stealthy ... And Had Hind Legs
The first snakes likely thrived at night and had hind legs with toes and ankles, a new analysis of more than 73 species of snakes and lizards revealed.
Panda Bears Love To Eat Bamboo But Their Diet Might Be Leading Them To Extinction
Pandas eat up to 27 pounds of bamboo per day, but new research revealed that only 17 percent of what they consume is being digested. The reason could be the bacteria found in the animal's gut.
Five Recent Climate Change Findings You Should Know About
With the aim of preventing the unwanted consequences of global warming, experts continue to conduct studies to better understand the phenomenon of the changing climate. Here are five of the most recent findings.
Want Employees To Quit Smoking? Give Them Cash Incentives
It may be difficult to quit smoking, but a new study provides evidence that financial incentive programs are effective in helping people quit the unhealthy habit.
Humans And Our Lighter Bones: Thanks, No Thanks To Agriculture And Sedentary Lifestyle
Modern lifestyle is often blamed on the weakening of the human bones. A new study involving the bones of people who lived over the past 33,000 years suggests agriculture has something to do with the changes in human bones.
Warm-Blooded Fish? Wow! Here Are Some Of The Weirdest And Scariest Sea Creatures
The warm-blooded fish known as opah defies conventional knowledge about fishes but it isn't the only weird creature found underwater. Here are some other weird and scary creatures that can be found under the sea.
Olympic Athletes Might Be Super Fit But They Still Might Have Life-Threatening Cardiovascular Problems
The athletes who join the Olympic Games may seem healthy, but study reveals some of these athletes have heart abnormalities that are potentially fatal. Researchers said the condition may have gone unrecognized.
US Bird Flu Outbreak By The Numbers
The U.S. has its worst bird flu outbreak on record. The virus has so far affected millions of poultry and prompted governors in four states to declare an emergency.
Hydrogel Keeps Stem Cells Alive To Help Restore Eyesight And Speed Up Stroke Recovery
A hydrogel that holds stem cells together while they are being transplanted helps promote their healing ability. By using the gel-like biomaterial, researchers were able to partially restore vision and help heal stroke injury.
Top 5 Problems Humanity Must Solve Before Colonizing Mars
Colonizing Mars could be mankind's option when catastrophe strikes Earth, but sending humans to live on the Red Planet has some challenges. Here are five of them.
81-Year Old Starving Cancer Patient Calls 911 In Desperation And What Happened Next Will Move You To Tears
Clarence Blackmon, a hungry cancer patient, called 911 out of desperation upon arriving home to an empty fridge and cupboards. The operator did more for him than he expected.
Galaxies Die By Strangulation: What Exactly Happens
Galaxies die when they can no longer form new stars. Now, scientists revealed that a process known as strangulation stumps star formation in galaxies.
Regular 30-Minute Exercise Cuts Death Risk Among Elderly Men
Engaging in at least 30 minutes of exercise per day six times a week was found to be associated with reduced risk of death in elderly men. The effect was so beneficial it was comparable to the effects of quitting smoking.
Scientists Plan To Send Vamp, An Inflatable Airplane, To Venus
Northrop Grumman is working on VAMP, an inflatable spacecraft designed to cruise the atmosphere of Venus. The concept will join NASA's New Frontiers planetary science competition.
Craving Blue Bell Ice Cream? You Can Find One On Craigslist
After Blue Bell Creameries made a voluntary recall of all its products, enterprising individuals with stashes of the company's ice cream are selling them on Craigslist. Some fetch as high as $10,000.
5 Kickstarter Projects Science Lovers Will Love: LightSail, Weather Point, Dotlens, mBot, The Koben
Kickstarter currently has several projects that could interest science geeks. The projects include a mission to send a solar energy-powered spacecraft into orbit and a handy weather station.
Nail Salons In New York Under Fire By Governor
An exposé by The New York Times of the unfair labor practices nail salon workers are subjected to prompted governor Andrew Cuomo to come up with an emergency task force that will ensure the workers are not illegally victimized by their employers.
Skin Cancer: Facts, Myths, Preventing Skin Cancer, And How To Tan Safely
Skin cancer is prevalent among Americans but there are still wrong notions that prevent people from effectively protecting themselves from the condition. The radiation that comes from tanning beds, for instance, is more dangerous than the sun.
1 Billion: Number Of Adult Smokers Worldwide
A new report has revealed that more than 20 percent of adults worldwide smoke tobacco — which, along with other legal drugs, poses greater harms to society than illicit drugs.
US Population Becoming Less Christian, More Unaffiliated: Study
The share of Christians among American adults has dropped sharply over a seven-year period. The survey by the Pew Research Center likewise showed that a growing number of people in the U.S. are now religiously unaffiliated.
Meet Saurornitholestes sullivani -- A Dinosaur With Super Sense Of Smell
The Saurornitholestes sullivani likely had a keen sense of smell when it lived. It was a formidable predator that hunted in packs using strong senses to track down prey.
Robots Will Not Only Take Human Jobs, There Will Be Robot Pets, Too
A University of Melbourne researcher predicts that robopets and virtual pets could become the norm in the future. The growing popularity of chips and circuits replacing live animals, however, has unwanted implications.
Mile-Wide Asteroid 1999 FN53 Will Zoom Past Earth: Should You Be Concerned? Yes. Worried? No
1999 FN53, an asteroid measuring an eighth of Mount Everest's size, will fly past Earth on May 14. Collision with an alien rock this big could be catastrophic but there is no reason for mankind to worry.
Taylor Swift Comforts A Fan Who Lost Her Mom: Here's What She Wrote
Taylor Swift yet again did something for a fan. She wrote a comforting message to Kaileen, who was grieving on Mother's Day after losing her mom in January this year.
