Articles by Rhodi Lee
FBI Hair Analysis Is Flawed And Agents Overstated Findings In Court For 20 Years: Report
A review of more than 200 cases revealed that erroneous forensic hair matches—and FBI examiners giving flawed testimonies—may have led to the conviction of innocent individuals. Some of whom received the death penalty.
Too Much Vitamins Ups Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease
Eating more fruits and vegetables can lower risks of developing cancer but taking more than the necessary amount of vitamin supplements have been found to up odds for cancer and heart disease.
ESA Mulls Going 'Interstellar' Style: Is Human Hibernation Possible?
Scientists are mulling the idea of putting astronauts in deep sleep during space travel, and this could possibly happen during our lifetimes. Research on the idea is already underway.
Elon Musk Blames Throttle Valve Response For SpaceX Rocket Landing Failure
SpaceX has yet again failed in its latest and third attempt to land a rocket on a floating platform and reuse it again. Elon Musk gave an explanation on what caused the failure.
Blood Test May Soon Let You Say Buh-Bye To Cancer Biopsies
Liquid biopsy offers a better and safer alternative to traditional cancer biopsies. It will allow doctors to determine if a particular treatment is working and track emergence of resistance.
Study Indicates Rose Hips May Help Fight Against Breast Cancer
Rose hip extract has been shown to reduce the development of breast cancer cells. It also helped boost the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug.
Isle Royale Wolf Population Down To Three Individual Wolves
From 29 in 2009, the number of gray wolves on Isle Royal National Park has plummeted to three and possibly even two. Experts think that natural recovery of the population is unlikely.
California Woman Investigated For Identity Theft Used 74 Aliases
A woman who lives in the Hollywood area stole the identities of people working in the film industry, as well as using dozens of false identities. She was just taken into federal custody.
Bzzzt! Scientists Want To Use Laser To Clear Space Debris
A group of scientists proposed a system for eliminating smaller pieces of space junk. The group plans to use fiber optic laser, which could catch objects as small as a centimeter in diameter.
Artificial Photosynthesis Might Save Earth: You Need To Thank Nanowires And Bacteria For It
A group of researchers has developed an artificial photosynthetic system that can capture and put into good use carbon dioxide before they are released into the atmosphere. The system may potentially help with problems on global warming.
Love Cracking Your Knuckles? Here's The Good And Bad About It
Many believe that cracking the knuckles can cause health problems such as arthritis. Experts, however, point out the real dangers and benefits of the habit.
Scientists Make Object Invisible Without Need For Metamaterial Coating: What Will We See In The Future?
A group of researchers were able to make objects invisible. Unlike previous experiments, the new method for invisibility does not involve metamaterial coatings.
NASA Telescope Spots Gas Planet 13,000 Light Years Away Through Microlensing
By using a technique known as microlensing, scientists working with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and OGLE's Warsaw Telescope in Chile have found a gas planet about 13,000 light years away.
Michelle MacLaren Exits As Director Of 'Wonder Woman': Here's Why
Michelle MacLaren was supposed to direct the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' movie featuring Gal Gadot. MacLaren was already involved in the development of scripts but has now exited the project.
Senator Schumer Joining Fight Against Dietary Supplements Containing Amphetamine-Like Stimulant
Sen. Charles Schumer has called for the FDA to take action on dietary supplements that contain a powerful stimulant known as BMPEA. The substance resembles amphetamine and can cause a range of health problems.
Boat Beached In Point Pleasant Tugged Back Into Open Waters
Capt. Gavin ran aground in Point Pleasant Beach last week but, a tugboat and tide helped to successfully return it into the waters late Saturday night.
US Nonprofit Uses Recycled Hotel Soap To Help Save Lives
The nonprofit group Clean the World aims to help save lives by recycling discarded soaps and shampoos from hotels. The group, along with Global Soap, now delivers 25 million soaps to 99 countries.
New Insight Into Electromagetism Yields Promising Results For Miniature Antennas
University of Cambridge researchers have unraveled one of mysteries of electromagnetism. The discovery could lead to nano antennas that pose big potentials in wireless communications.
Teenager From Virginia Confirmed To Have Died From Meningococcal Meningitis
Madison Small, a seemingly healthy teen suddenly fell ill on Monday and died on Tuesday morning. Health officials revealed that the cause of death was meningococcal meningitis.
Scientists Study What Happens Underground When Meteors Or Missiles Strike
Researchers used artificial soil and sand in order to simulate how missiles and meteors strike underground. High-speed cameras also made it possible to see what happens below the ground in slow motion.
US Blocks Intel From Supplying Xeon Microprocessors For Chinese Supercomputers
The U.S. government has not allowed Intel to supply microprocessors for China's supercomputers, including Tianhe-2. The Department of Commerce says China is using its supercomputers for 'nuclear explosive activities.'
Mothers Should Only Have C-Sections If Medically Necessary: Here's Why
Thirty-three percent of births in the U.S. are delivered through C-section, but the World Health Organization has warned against medically unnecessary Caesarean sections, citing short- and long-term health consequences.
Our Sun Is A 'Late Boomer,' But That's A Good Thing — Here's Why
The late appearance of the sun may have played a role in the development of life on Earth. Ten billion years ago, there was a "baby boom" of stars through galaxies including our very own Milky Way.
Inspirational Teen Basketball Player Lauren Hill Loses Battle With Brain Cancer
19-year old Lauren Hill, who was diagnosed with DIPG, kept playing basketball with her team despite her condition. She also co-founded The Cure Starts Now, which has so far raised more than $1.5 million for cancer research.
Properly Plucking Hair Could Make Them Grow Back: Cure For Baldness, Anyone?
In experiments involving mice, researchers were able to regrow over 1,000 hairs by just plucking 200, a procedure that may pave the way for the treatment of baldness in humans.
Llallawavis Scagliai: A Four-Foot Tall Terror Bird From 3.5 Million Years Ago
The new species of phorusrhacids known as Llallawavis scagliai lived in Argentina during the Pliocene period. Its nearly complete skeleton reveals that this terror bird had a limited vocal range with low frequency.
Being Overweight Or Obese Might Save You From Dementia
Being obese or overweight are associated with health risks but those with excess weight appear to have reduced odds of developing dementia compared with those who have healthy weight.
3D Printing And Surgery Give 2-Year-Old Girl With Rare Frontonasal Dysplasia Disorder A New Face [Video]
A two-year-old girl with frontonasal dysplasia underwent surgery that involved 3D printing to reshape her malformed face. She can now smile and laugh six months after the operation.
Robotic Guide Dogs May Serve As Eyes Of Firefighters In The Future
A robot that acts like a guide dog can lead the way for firefighters and make it easier to identify obstacles and objects in smoke-filled buildings. Firefighters may then save crucial seconds during rescue or firefighting missions.
CDC Outs New Set Of Anti-Smoking Ads: Will It Make You Quit Smoking?
The CDC has released the new set of anti-smoking ads that aim to encourage smokers to quit smoking by showing the consequences of the habit on former smokers.
