Articles by Rhodi Lee
NASA Study Shows Sun's Heliosphere Dominated By Two Solar Jets
The sun's heliosphere is previously thought to look like a comet with a very long tail but a new NASA study reveals the heliosphere actually has form similar to that of a crescent moon.
Killer Whales, Post Menopause, Become Key Leaders In Their Pods: Here's Why
Post-menopausal killer whales tend to be the leader of their pod. New research reveals this has something to do with the older female's experience, which could increase the survival odds of its kin.
El Niño Arrival Announced By NOAA Forecasters: Too Little, Too Late?
The El Niño could bring more rain to California, but experts say that it arrived too weak to significantly bring relief to the state that currently goes through extreme drought.
Michigan Awarded $2.5 Million To Fight Invasive Species In The Great Lakes
The federal government has awarded over 2.5 million from the funds of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to battle invasive species in Michigan.
NASA Dawn Spacecraft First To Orbit Dwarf Planet Ceres: What Will It Find?
The Dawn spacecraft now obits Ceres, its second target object in the asteroid belt. Scientists hope that the spacecraft would provide answers to the mysteries surrounding the dwarf planet as well as give hints on the beginning of the solar system.
Orbital ATK New Antares Rocket To Launch Next Year
Months after the destruction of the Orbital Sciences Corp. Antares rocket in October, Orbital ATK revealed that it will start to launch its updated rocket that uses a new engine by March 2016.
Cambridge Researchers Design And Build Bus Shelter Powered By Plants
By using plant walls and solar panels, researchers from Cambridge University were able to produce electricity that could power up 'the greenest bus shelter.'
Star US 708 Is Hurtling Out Of Milky Way: Here's Why
Hypervelocity stars are known to be flung by the gravity of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, but something else has given US 708 the boot to speed out of the galaxy.
Say Cheese! Cheeky Octopus Grabs GoPro Camera, Snaps Photos Of Researcher
Ben Savard placed his GoPro camera into an octopus tank but a brilliant cephalopod grabbed the camera and took photos of the film maker instead.
Feds Clear Darren Wilson In Michael Brown Case, Puts Spotlight On Racism Practices Of Ferguson Police
Darren Wilson, the officer who killed Michael Brown, has been cleared of federal civil rights charges. The Department of Justice, however, called for changes to law enforcement practices in Ferguson, where police officers are found to routinely violate the rights of black people.
Scientists Unearth Oldest Human Fossil In Ethiopia: Jawbone Pushes Back Human History By 400,000 Years
A newly discovered fossil in Ledi-Geraru in Ethiopia is 2.8 million years old. Its dating reveals that the human family may have emerged 400,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Statins Significantly Increase Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Statins are prescribed to lower cholesterol levels but findings of new study reveal that the drug can increase a person's odds of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Enigma Moth Considered By Experts As 'Living Dinosaur': Here's Why
The 10 mm long Enigma moth that was discovered on Kangaroo Island in South Australia is so primitive that it is being considered a living dinosaur. Analysis of the moth revealed details on the evolution of moths and butterflies.
Deaths Due To Heroin Overdose Quadrupled in U.S. Since 2000
A new federal report reveals a concerning increase in heroin-related deaths. Within three years, the number of individuals who died of heroin overdose has increased four times.
Adults Catch Flu Twice Every Decade: Here's Why The Study Is Significant
An analysis of blood samples from 151 individuals reveals that flu strikes children more often than it does adults, who may get flu only about twice in a decade. Influenza infection may not be as common as some people think.
Experts Claim Green And Organic Household Products May Contain Dangerous Chemicals
Consumers who buy products marked as natural and green may actually be purchasing goods that contain ingredients that are harmful to the environment and human health.
The Results Are In! 'Normal' Penis Size Is Smaller Than You Think, New Study Suggests
It is widely accepted that the normal length of manhood is six inches but an analysis of over 15,500 penises worldwide revealed that the average size is smaller.
Rare Alien-Like Goblin Shark Caught Off Australian Coast Heads To Sydney Museum
A goblin shark that was caught in January off the coast of New South Wales has been donated to the Australian Museum in Sydney. The museum now has four specimens of the creature described as "alien of the deep."
Scientists Produce TB-Resistant Cattle Using Mouse Gene
By inserting a mouse gene known as SP110 into the genome of cattle, researchers from China were able to create genetically modified cattle with resistance to bovine tuberculosis. The disease is a major threat to the beef and dairy industry particularly in the UK.
Homer Simpson Predicted Mass Of Higgs Boson In 1998 -- More Than A Decade Before CERN
Homer Simpson may be portrayed as ignorant and incompetent in the animated TV series "The Simpsons" but the cartoon character has outsmarted the world's brightest minds by predicting the mass of the elementary particle Higgs Boson long before it was discovered.
First Tree Samples Reach Svalbard Doomsday Vault in Arctic Archipelago
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, which was built to store millions of seeds from around the globe, has received its first tree samples, the Norway spruce and Scots pine seeds, for safe-keeping.
Coffee Can Save You From Heart Attacks Aside From Keeping You Awake
Study involving thousands of Korean men and women shows that drinking coffee everyday can reduce a person's odds of clogged arteries that can lead to heart attack. Researchers think this may have something to do with the antioxidants present in the beverage.
Underage Smokers Easily Buying e-Cigarettes Online: Study
Many states in the U.S. prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors but young people below 18 years old are still able to get them because they can easily buy them online.
College Student Goes On 30-Day Insect Diet: What Is It Like So Far?
Carmen Brantley-Rios shed a tear the first time he bit into a cockroach. Now, he does not just add into his meals, he also eats them for snacks.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Brings All-Electric Satellites Into Orbit
On Sunday. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was launched to deliver a pair of communications satellites into orbit. These satellites rely entirely on electricity rather than on fuel.
Obese Moms Giving Birth To Obese Babies: Is C-Section To Blame?
An expert attributes the obesity epidemic to the rising number of women who give birth to large babies via C-section. Edward Archer cited that babies who would not have survived in the past were able to thrive because of the operation.
Emperor Penguins Almost Died Off During The Last Ice Age
Even the cold adapted emperor penguins barely survived during the last ice age. The period was marked by extreme weather and only three populations of the flightless bird managed to survive.
Deadly Superbug Linked To Doctors' Offices Kill Infect Half Million Americans Each Year: CDC Study
Although the drug-resistant C. difficile bacteria tends to thrive in health care facilities, a significant number of individuals contracted the infection after a recent visit to a dentist's or doctor's office.
Great White Shark Sighting Reported In Waters Off Washington State
Locals at the Washington state community of Ocean Shores were advised to stay out the water after a necropsy of a dead seal revealed the animal was bitten by a great white shark.
ARHGAP11B Gene Makes Human Brain Bigger: Here Are Other Studies That Show Differences Between Us And Primates
The ARHGAP11B gene makes the human brain bigger than the monkey's. It may also be responsible for humans being more intelligent than other creatures. Other studies likewise show what makes the human brain unique.
