Articles by Rhodi Lee
Hawaii Yellow-Faced Bees To Receive Protection Under Endangered Species Act
Seven species of yellow-faced bee that are native to Hawaii received federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. The listing is the first for any bee in the U.S.
Stolen Van Gogh Paintings From Amsterdam Art Museum Recovered By Anti-Mafia Police In Italy
Two van Gogh paintings stolen from an Amsterdam art museum in 2002 have been recovered by Italian police investigating a mafia group. The artworks depicting a seascape and a church scene will be used as evidence in the criminal case.
Mars Crust Influences Atmosphere Of Red Planet
NASA's Curiosity rover provided measurements of noble gases in the Red Planet's atmosphere. Results suggest the chemistry of surface material on Mars likely influenced makeup of its atmosphere.
New Theory For Origin Of Life On Earth Challenges RNA World Hypothesis Of DNA Evolution
Did RNA and DNA form at the same time? An alternate theory could explain how life on Earth started as researchers find instability problems associated with the RNA world hypothesis.
Painkillers Like Ibuprofen And Ketorolac May Raise Heart Failure Risk By Up To 83 Percent
Painkilling drugs called NSAIDs were linked to increased risk for hospital admission due to heart problem. Seven traditional painkillers which include Ibuprofen and naproxen were associated with increased heart failure risk.
Roman Empire Coins Found In Ruins Of Ancient Japanese Castle
Archaeologists found ancient Roman coins in the ruins of the Katsuren Castle in Okinawa, Japan. The copper coins bear the image of Constantine the Great.
3D-Printed Hyperelastic Biomaterial Can Help Regenerate, Repair Broken Bones
Using hydroxyapatite and a biodegradable polymer, researchers developed a biomaterial that can repair bones and other forms of injury. The hyperelastic bone shows promise in reconstructive surgery.
Meerkats Are The Most Murderous Mammal, Study Of Violent Behavior Reveals
Despite living in social groups, meerkats have been named the most murderous mammal known to science. Nearly 20 percent of all meerkat deaths were caused by murder of their own kind.
UN Space Mission To Send Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser To Low Earth Orbit In 2021
The United Nations will send Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser spacecraft to low earth orbit five years from now. What is the objective of UN's first space mission?
Crohn's Disease: Study Shows Fungi And Bacteria Cause Gastrointestinal Condition
Crohn's disease patients tend to have higher amounts of two species of bacteria and a fungus. Other factors shared by family members may also contribute to the development of the gastrointestinal condition.
FDA Approves First Artificial Pancreas For Type 1 Diabetes Patients To Monitor Blood Sugar, Deliver Insulin
The FDA gave its approval to Medtronic's MiniMed 670G, the first automated insulin delivery system for type 1 diabetes patients. The artificial pancreas could automatically monitor and regulate blood sugar levels.
Acne Sufferers Likely To Live Longer Than People With Flawless Skin
People who suffer from acne are likely to look better than their peers later in life. They are also likely to live longer based on the length of telomeres in their cells.
First Three-Parent Baby Born In Mexico: Here's How A Fertility Doctor Made It Possible
Through mitochondrial transfer, a fertility doctor made possible the birth of a three-parent baby. The procedure was performed because the mother carries genes for Leigh syndrome.
Elon Musk Mars Colonization Plans: SpaceX CEO Unveils Interplanetary Transport System To Bring Humans To Red Planet [Video]
Elon Musk unveiled the Interplanetary Transport System (ITS) that could transport humans to planet Mars. The SpaceX CEO envisions a million people living in the Red Planet in 40 to 100 years.
Ornamented Skulls Tied To Rapid Growth, Big Bodies Of Theropod Dinosaurs
The large body and rapid growth of theropods may have something to do with their ornamented heads. Researchers found that dinosaurs with horns, knobs and crests in their head tend to grow faster.
Geysers On Europa: NASA Finds More Evidence Of Water Plumes On Jupiter Moon
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope found what appear as water vapor plumes from the icy surface of Jupiter moon Europa. How will astronomers confirm the existence of this water geyser?
Honey Could Be Used On Medical Devices To Fight Deadly Hospital Infections
Manuka honey can reduce the ability of deadly bacteria such as those that cause urinary tract infection to form into sticky layers that harbor infection. Honey diluted with water may help fight hospital acquired infections.
Babies Born Addicted To Opioid Drugs Double In The US
The number of babies born suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome due to exposure to drugs their mothers used during pregnancy increased in the U.S. These infants may experience seizures, rapid breathing, tremor and excessive crying.
UFO Sighting: Mysterious Object Spotted In NASA Mars Photo - Alien Life Discovered On Mars? Not Yet
A NASA Mars photo taken by the Curiosity rover features an object that looks like a flying saucer. UFO enthusiasts think this could indicate the presence of alien life on the Red Planet.
E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Beef, Veal And Bison Products
An e.coli outbreak that sickened seven people is linked to meat products sold by Adams Farm Slaughterhouse, prompting the company to issue a recall. Recalled products have been shipped to several locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and eastern New York.
Morning Sickness During Pregnancy: Nausea And Vomiting Linked To Lower Miscarriage Risk
Pregnant women with history of pregnancy loss who endured morning sickness are less likely to have miscarriage. Why do expecting mothers experience nausea and vomiting?
Belly Fat Linked To Diversity Of Bacteria In Human Feces
Individuals with more diverse bacteria in their feces were found to have lower levels of belly fat. How do you improve the diversity of fecal microbes?
CrossFit Enthusiasts Need Rest Day In Between Workouts To Avoid Impairing Immune System
CrossFit enthusiasts especially beginners and those recovering from illness should take a break after two consecutive days of intense workout. Otherwise, they risk impairing their immune system.
More Hispanic Women Received Breast Cancer Treatment After Obamacare
More Hispanic women received breast cancer treatment and participated in clinical trials after the Affordable Care Act was implemented. Hispanic women had the third highest incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. in 2013.
Order A Daddy: Tinder-Style App Allows Women To Pick Sperm Donor
The new smartphone app 'order a daddy' allows women to browse for and choose sperm donors who could become father of their child. Women can also use the app to pay for sperm samples.
World's Largest Radio Telescope FAST Detects Pulsar Signal 1,351 Light-Years Away
China launched the world's largest radio telescope FAST on Sunday. Prior to this, the Chinese space telescope already detected electromagnetic waves from a pulsar during a test run.
Fish Sing Choruses In The Sea At Dawn Just Like Birds
Fishes may seem like silent creatures but in the sea, these marine animals actually produce choruses when their song overlaps those of the others. What role does sound play in fish behaviors?
Cats Sailed With Vikings During Sea Voyages, Ancient Feline DNA Reveals
Cats spread in two waves, analyses of ancient feline DNA show. The second wave involved seafaring people, which included Vikings, who may have brought the animals during long voyages at sea.
Pluto Heart Suggests Dwarf Planet Has Underground Liquid Water Ocean
Pluto's heart-shaped region hints that a subsurface ocean exists on the dwarf planet. Simulations of an asteroid impact suggest this body of liquid water is at least 60 miles deep.
Alien Life Forms Discovered On Europa? NASA To Present New Findings About Jupiter Moon
Has NASA's Hubble Space Telescope found signs of alien life on Europa? The U.S. space agency said it will reveal new findings about Jupiter's moon on Sept. 26.
