Articles by Rhodi Lee
8 Million Tons Of Plastic Trash Pollute Oceans Every Year: The Worst Polluter Is...
Some 8 million tons of plastic are being thrown into the ocean per year. Despite its highly developed garbage collection system, the U.S. remains one of the top plastic polluters of the ocean.
How To Reverse Effects Of Poor Sleep? 30-Minute Naps Can Boost Immune System, Relieve Stress
Lack of sleep can lower the levels of interleukin-6, a virus fighting protein, and increase levels of the stress hormone norepinephrine. Half an hour of nap, however, appears to reverse these unwanted effects.
Fossils Of Jurassic Era Tree-Dwelling And Burrowing Mammals Found In China
The discovery of the Agilodocodon scansorius and Docofossor brachydactylus in China offers evidence that mammals lived with dinosaurs during the Jurassic Period and that they were as diverse as modern-day mammals.
Tax Obesity Proposal: Puerto Rico Might Fine Parents With Obese Children
A lawmaker in Puerto Rico has proposed a bill that would penalize parents of obese children in the territory. The fine starts at $500 and could go up to as much as $800.
American Southwest and Central Plains Face Megadrought Risk: Culprit? Carbon Emissions
Scientists have warned that the Southwest and Central Plains could experience megadroughts that can last for at least 30 years. The odds of this happening is 80 percent if greenhouse gas emission remains unabated.
Watch NASA's Five-Year Timelapse Video Of The Sun
To commemorate the fifth year since NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was launched into space, NASA scientists have come up with videos showcasing the images captured by the SDO.
Third Time Lucky: SpaceX Succeeds In Launching DSCOVR Space Weather Satellite But No Barge Landing
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the space weather satellite DSCOVR on its third attempt. Plan to land and recover the rocket in an ocean platform, however, was a miss.
Yo Eggs! New Dietary Guidelines Rethinking Cholesterol Risks
For years, dietary guidelines have recommended reducing dietary cholesterol. This advice may soon change as many experts no longer think that cholesterol can significantly influence a healthy person's cholesterol blood level and heart disease risks.
Genetic Code Behind Evolution Of Beaks In Darwin's Finches Found
Darwin's finches are marked by striking variations in beak size and shape. A genome study has revealed the particular gene responsible for these differences.
Happy Language? Happiest Language? Check Them Out
Researchers conducting an investigation of the Pollyanna hypothesis have found that some languages tend to be more positive and happier compared with others. Here are the ten languages ranked according to their linguistic happiness.
Crocodiles Know How To Have Fun: These Reptiles Surf Waves, Play Ball, And Enjoy Piggyback Rides
Crocodiles may be fearsome predatory creatures, but these reptiles have something in common with humans. They also engage in three main types of play.
100-Million-Year-Old Fossil Suggests Dinosaurs Feasted On Fungus To Get High
An amber fossil found in Myanmar provides proof that psychedelic compounds were existent 100 million years ago and that dinosaurs during the period likely ate them.
Unemployment Is A Killer, Causes 45,000 Suicides Per Year
Unemployment can be deadly. New study reveals that one in five people who commit suicide per year do so because of lack of job.
SpaceX Scrubs DSCOVR Launch Attempt For Second Time Due To High Winds: Third Time A Charm?
SpaceX's second attempt to launch its rocket carrying the space weather satellite DSCOVR was scrubbed due to high winds. The company will make another try on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Scientists Warn Against Geoengineering: Do Not Play God With Earth To Reverse Global Warming
Geoengineering is being considered as the last option for countering the worst effects of climate change. Reports from the National Academy of Sciences, however, reveal the ugly aspects of this technology.
Neil Armstrong Apollo 11 Lunar Artifacts Finally Go On Public Display
Astronaut Neil Armstrong's widow found the McDivitt Purse in a closet. The bag and its contents were flown on Apollo 11 mission's lunar module during the historic moon landing in 1969.
Forget Low Fat: Butter, Other Fatty Food Not Bad For You, Says New Study
Researchers who reviewed trials, on which dietary recommendations on fat consumption were based, revealed that the guidelines were issued despite that these were not tested in a trial.
Earth's Inner Core Has An Inner Core: Journey To Center Of Earth Could Be More Challenging
By looking at seismic wave data, researchers discovered that the Earth's inner core is more complex than previously believed. Data suggest that the inner core is made up of two distinct layers.
Say Cheese! Hubble Spots Smiley Face In Space: What Could It Be?
An image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope features what appears to be a smiling face with two gleaming eyes. The cosmic smile has drawn attention after artist Judy Schmidt submitted a version of the image to the Hubble's Hidden Treasures competition.
Two White Dwarf Stars At Center Of Planetary Nebula Henize 2-428 Will Explode Into Supernova
A pair of newly discovered white dwarf stars at the center of a planetary nebula called Henize 2-428 is so close to each other they are bound to merge into a single star and explode into supernova in 700 million years.
Watch NASA Footage Of Northern Lights Meeting Rising Sun Over US (Video)
NASA has released a video taken over parts of U.S. that show the Northern Lights meeting sunrise. The video did not fail to impress viewers.
Fossil Skulls 3D Analysis Suggests Dog Domestication Began 15,000 Years Ago (Not Earlier)
With the aid of 3D technology, researchers learned that the two canid skulls, which were previously believed to be dogs and were used as basis for dating dog domestication during the late Paleolithic era, were wolves.
Money Stresses Out Americans The Most: Here's Why
Despite a supposedly improving national economy, a report by the American Psychological Association has revealed that most Americans are still stressed because of money.
Now Your Smartphone Can Tell You If You Have HIV Or Syphilis (And It's Darn Accurate, Too)
Engineers from Columbia University developed the dongle, a portable device that can turn an iPhone into a mobile laboratory that can diagnose sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and syphilis in as little as 15 minutes.
Coffee Can Lower Risk Of Endometrial Cancer: Should You Start Drinking More?
A new study has found an association between drinking more coffee and reduced risks for endometrial cancer, but this does not mean that women should go ahead and increase their caffeine intake. Here are some reasons why.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Scrubbed Over Tracking Glitch: DSCOVR Will Have To Wait
A problem with the Air Force radar tracking system has prompted SpaceX to scrub its Sunday launch of Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR).
Finally Medicare Agrees To Pay For Smokers' Lung Cancer Screening
Medicare will pay for the lung cancer screening by low-dose CT of smokers on certain conditions. The move could save many lives, advocates say.
Mom Becomes Obese After Stool Transplant From Daughter Makes Her Gain 35 Lbs
A woman received donor stools from her overweight daughter. The mother became obese 16 months after the procedure despite having medically supervised diet and exercise.
Over 100 Malnourished Sea Lion Pups Turn Up On California Beach: Some Reasons Why
For the third year in a row, large numbers of young sea lions have washed ashore and died in California beaches. Experts are not yet certain what is driving these massive die-offs.
To Save Columbia River Salmon, Federal Govt Planning To Kill 11,000 Cormorants In Oregon
In a bid to protect young salmon and steelhead trout in the Columbia River, a plan has been proposed to shoot 11,000 cormorants and spray the birds' eggs with vegetable oil to prevent their chicks from hatching.
