Articles by Rhodi Lee
Ten Americans Flown To US After Possible Ebola Exposure: The Details
The ten Americans have not shown any symptoms of Ebola. They have not also been found positive of the deadly virus but they will be sent home to the U.S. for observations following possible exposure.
Scientists Find Brain Chemical That Determines Whether To Fight Or Flee
By observing fighting crickets, researchers found that a chemical-signalling molecule in the brain affects the insect's tendency to fight or flee. The mechanism behind this behavior could also govern mammals.
First Successful Penis Transplant Performed By South African Doctors
South African doctors successfully performed a penis transplant on a patient whose penis had to be amputated three years ago as a result of complications caused by traditional circumcision.
Moon Express And NASA Look Toward Lunar Mining
Rare minerals and metals are low in supply and high in cost, but commercial trips to the moon could change all that.
Four NASA Satellites Piggyback Atlas 5 Rocket To Space: Mission? Study And Solve Earth's Magnetic Mysteries
NASA has launched four science satellites to study magnetic reconnection. Scientists hope that the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft will provide a better understanding of the phenomenon in the magnetosphere of the Earth and elsewhere in the universe.
Once-In-A-Century Pi Day Is Here: How Are You Celebrating Pi Day 2015?
The Pi Day this year is extra special because it stretches 3.14 to 3.1415 and this will never happen again until the next century. Here are ways math enthusiasts and ordinary folks celebrate the day.
Three People Dead After Eating Listeria-Contaminated Ice Cream: Blue Bell Issues Product Recall
Five patients at the Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita fell sick after eating Listeria-contaminated products made by Blue Bell Creameries. Three of the victims died, prompting the company to issue a product recall.
FDA Releases New Guidelines For Safer Use Of Resuable Medical Devices
In a bid to reduce the spread of infections due to use of reusable medical devices, the FDA has released a final guidance to ensure the safety of medical equipment intended to be used repeatedly.
Curiosity Rover Uses Healed Robotic Arm For First Time To Deliver Rock-Powder Sample
A short circuit on the drill of the Curiosity rover's arm halted some tasks for the mission, but NASA reported that the rover has once again used its robotic arm to deliver a rock powder sample.
Sun Spits Monster X-Class Solar Flare, Triggers Radio Blackout
On Wednesday, the sun produced a solar flare so strong that it caused radio blackouts in many parts of the globe. The sun storm was classified as an X2.2-class flare.
ESA Scientists Prepare To Wake Philae Lander On Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
The first opportunity to receive a signal from the slumbering Philae lander has come. It will tell scientists whether or not the spacecraft on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko has survived.
Golden Retriever Born Without Eyes Inspires People With Disability
Smiley, a golden retriever who was born without eyes, is not hindered by its disability to cheer people up in nursing homes and hospitals.
Experts Identify Genetic Biomarkers Linked To PTSD
By analyzing blood samples of U.S. marines, researchers have detected biomarkers that could identify those vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study could also pave the way for improved diagnosis and treatment of the mental condition.
Neanderthals Used Eagle Talons To Make World's Oldest Jewelry
The Neanderthals are often thought as simple minded but the discovery of eagle talons that were strung together and likely worn by this group of extinct species show their meaningful symbols.
Cure For Alzheimer's? Non-Invasive Ultrasound Technology Restores Lost Memories In Mice
In experiments involving mice bred to develop Alzheimer's disease, researchers found that subjecting the animals to repeated sonic waves restored their memory. The amyloid plaques in their brain were also significantly reduced.
Anthropocene Began Around 1610 And Here's The Evidence
Two researchers propose that the Anthropocene epoch started around the year 1610. The period was marked by unprecedented cross-ocean exchange of crops and species as well as an unusual drop in atmospheric carbon dioxide.
NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover Spots Weird Rocks: What Did It Find Out?
The team behind Mars Opportunity Rover is halting other activities to conduct a more thorough study of oddly shaped rocks that have never seen before on the surface of the Red Planet.
Full Body Scan Reveals Hiding Places Of HIV-Like Virus In Monkeys: Could New Technique Lead To HIV Cure?
By using PET scan, researchers have found the protein associated with the monkey's version of HIV in a range of sites in the body. The technique could possibly be applied to the viral protein linked to the human strain of the virus.
Stress And Depression Increase Risk Of Patient Dying Of Heart Attack: A 'Perfect Storm'
The combination of stress and depression among individuals with coronary heart disease can be very dangerous. Patients who are both stressed and depressed were 48 percent more likely to suffer or die from heart attack.
Secret To Chameleons' Color Changing Ability Revealed: Nanocrystals
Researchers of a new study reveal how the chameleon manages to change its color. The reptile has iridophore cells containing nanocrystals that influence how different wavelengths of light are reflected off its skin.
Wild Lynx May Return To Britain After 1,300 Years
The wild lynx no longer exists in Britain, but an ambitious rewilding project plans to reintroduce the species with the aim of controlling the population of wild deer. Some groups, however, are concerned about the impact of the animal's presence.
Online Calculator Predicts When You Could Have Heart Attack Or Stroke
The NHS launched an online calculator that could predict when a person would likely suffer from heart attack or stroke. Some experts, however, raised concern over the online tool.
Chile's Chinchorro Mummies Turning Into Black Ooze: Blame It On Climate Change
The Chinchorro mummies have stayed well preserved for thousands of years, but Chile's warming climate threatens the remains, causing them to turn black and become gelatinous.
9-Year-Old Girl's Head Is Filled With Balloons: Not For Cool Hair Style But To Prevent Cancer
A 9-year old girl had to sport an unusual hairstyle as doctors placed balloons under her scalp. The procedure was necessary to prevent her birthmark from becoming cancerous.
Exoplanet GJ581d Orbiting Star Gliese 581d Probably Exists: Will We Find Alien Lifeforms?
A 2014 study dismissed the existence of exoplanet GJ581d but findings of a new study questioned the statistical techniques that were used to discount the planet. Researchers said they are confident that the Earth-like planet does exist.
Introverts Are Better In Bed... In The World Of Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs with shy personalities have better sperm quality compared with bolder ones. Researchers say that by staying in their shell when threatened, the timid decapod crustaceans can conserve their energy, which can be used to build better sperm reserves.
Daylight Savings Time: How It Began And Do We Still Need It
Although the idea behind daylight savings time is to conserve energy, studies suggest DST is associated with paltry savings. The time adjustment is also linked with increased incidence of traffic accidents and heart attacks.
Einstein Cross: How Hubble Captured Images Of Supernova Explosion Four Times
Light from a supernova that exploded more than 9 billion years ago passes a massive cluster of galaxies, resulting in four separate images of the supernova in the shape of a cross. The phenomenon is known as Einstein cross.
Florida Governor's Ban Of Officials Using Term 'Climate Change' In Govt. Reports Stirs Controversy
Former employees of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection claim that the state has unwritten policy prohibiting the use of the terms climate change and global warming, among others, in official communications and reports.
Weight Loss Tips: Love Hormone Oxytocin May Make Men Eat Healthier, Eat Less
Men who took oxytocin before breakfast consumed less calories and fat suggesting that the love hormone could be a potential weight loss tool.
