Articles by Rhodi Lee
Mysterious Ash Shower In Washington And Oregon: What Could It Be?
A strange white and ashy substance fell in parts of Washington and Oregon. Although scientific tests are needed to determine what it really is, there was no shortage of theories.
Underwater Volcanoes May Play Bigger Role in Influencing Climate Change Than You Think
Eruption of underwater volcanoes were previously thought to be slow and steady but new research shows otherwise suggesting that underwater volcanic activities could potentially affect climate change.
NASA Dawn Gets Up Close And Personal In Dwarf Planet Ceres Photo Shoot
As NASA's Dawn spacecraft approaches the dwarf planet Ceres, it has captured the best images so far of the largest object in the asteroid belt at a resolution of 8.5 miles per pixel.
Just Like Humans, Chimpanzees Adopt New 'Accents' To Fit In
It was previously believed that only humans modify their vocalization to blend in with social groups. A new study, however, shows chimpanzees also change the structure of their grunts to fit in with other chimps.
Finger Length May Predict Faithfulness Or Promiscuity Of Men And Women
Although it does not predict individual behavior, the length of a person's index and ring fingers relative to each other could give hints as to whether or not the person is inclined to be promiscuous.
Planck Space Telescope Discovers Very First Stars In The Universe Are Actually Younger Than Previously Thought
Cosmic microwave background data gathered by ESA's Planck space telescope between 2009 and 2012 suggests that the first stars in the universe were not as old as they were previously believed.
Hubble Captures Rare Moment Of Triple Galilean Moon Transit Across Jupiter
With some stroke of luck, the Hubble Space Telescope managed to capture an image of three of Jupiter's biggest moons transiting across its face, a rare phenomenon that occurs only once to twice in a decade.
British Scientists Crack Viral 'Enigma Machine' To Win War Against Common Cold
Researchers have found a way to jam the code that governs how viruses replicate and this could stop virus molecules from copying themselves and causing diseases. The findings could pave the way for improved treatments of the common cold, HIV, and Hepatitis C.
Ashley Graham Is First Plus-Size Model in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
For the first time ever, a plus-size model will appear in the Sports Illustrated magazine. Ashley Graham will be on the pages of the annual swimsuit issue for a Swimsuits for All ad.
Mummified Monk Discovered In Mongolia Not Dead Just In Rare Meditative State, Says Buddhist Expert
Buddhists claim that a 200-year old mummified monk found in a cross-legged lotus position in Mongolia is not dead but only in a rare state of meditation known as tukdam. The body is initially speculated to belong to the teacher of another famous monk, Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov.
From Algae To Sea Slug: Natural Transfer Of Photosynthesizing Genes
Unlike other multicellular organisms, the emerald sea slug (Elysia chlorotica) has the special ability to photosynthesize. It owes this to the gene that it 'steals' from the algae Vaucheria litorea.
Measles Outbreak May Kill 'Personal Belief' Vaccine Exemption In California
The worsening measles outbreak that hit California the hardest has prompted lawmakers to come up with a bill that would no longer allow parents to opt out their children from vaccinations due to personal beliefs.
Meet Ronald Read: The Vermont Millionaire Who Lived Frugally And Bequeathed His Wealth To Hospital, Library
As a frugal man, Ronald Read quietly amassed a fortune throughout his life. His bequests to the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Brooks Memorial Library were the largest both institutions had ever received.
Meet Josephoartigasia monesi: Giant Rodent As Big As Buffalo With Tiger-Like Bite
With a body mass of about 1000 kg and size comparable to that of a buffalo, the Josephoartigasia monesi is the biggest rodent to be discovered. Researchers also found that the animal's bite is as strong as that of a tiger.
Coast Guard Jumps Into Icy Michigan Waters To Save Struggling Dog [Video]
Coast guards brave the freezing channel between Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan in order to save a Labrador that fell in the water. The dog was safely rescued and is anticipated to make a full recovery.
New York Commuter Train Rams Into SUV, At Least 6 Dead
An incident at the Metro-North Railroad involving a train and an SUV left at least six dead and more than a dozen others injured making it the deadliest accident in railroad history.
Flying in V Formation: Lead Bird Swaps Places To Conserve Energy
Migrating birds fly in a V formation in order to conserve energy during their arduous flight. The birds also take turns leading the flock, making it the most difficult position of the formation.
$30 Million: Amount NASA Will Spend On Sending Life-Hunting Probe To Jupiter Moon Europa
Of the $18.5 billion proposed budget for NASA in 2016, $30 million will go to the development of the Europa mission, which aims to understand the habitable potentials of one of Jupiter's moons.
Detroit Man Walks 21 Miles To Work Daily, Gains $225,000 From Internet Fundraiser
James Robertson has to walk 21 miles to and from work every day. In an effort to help him, a student set up a campaign at GoFundMe to raise money for the 56-year old's new car.
Discovery Of Organism That Hasn't Evolved In 2 Billion Years May Prove Darwin Right
Researchers have discovered bacteria that did not evolve over the last two billion years and thrived in a similarly unchanged environment strengthening Darwin's theory of evolution.
No Wedding Bells For Charles Manson? Mass Murderer's Marriage License to Expire Before Wedding
Mass murderer Charles Manson and his 26-year-old girlfriend were able to obtain a marriage license last year. However, they were not able to hold a ceremony and the license is expiring this week.
Cute Panda Video: Baby Pandas Squeeze Through Iron Bars For Extra Milk
Pandas may have chubby bodies but, given the right motivation, they can manage to squeeze through iron bars of enclosures. Watch how one panda did it.
Mercury Levels In Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna Rising At Nearly 4 Percent Per Year: Ditch The Sushi?
The concentration of mercury found in the Hawaiian yellowfin tuna has increased by at least 3.8 percent per year. Researchers sounded the alarm, saying that the toxic substance in fish is increasing all the time.
Wakey! Wakey! Philae Lander On Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Expected To Come Back To Life In May
ESA scientists hope that there is still chance for the Philae lander to wake up and collect data from the surface of Comet 67P. This opportunity may come by May this year.
White House Proposes FY2016 $18.5 Billion Budget For NASA: Here's What The Space Agency Will Do
The White House has proposed an $18.5 billion budget for NASA for 2016. NASA administrator Charles Bolden said the funding would help with the agency's plans to explore planet Mars in the future.
New Hypothetical Particle Might Help Answer Questions About Dark Matter
A team of scientists proposed a new fundamental particle that could help explain why dark matter remains elusive. The yet unnamed particle only has 0.02 percent of an electron's mass.
Watched Super Bowl 2015? Now You've Got At Least 2,400 Calories To Burn Off
Americans tend to overindulge in food when watching the Super Bowl. One expert says people may not be aware of the amount of food they eat because they are too busy watching the game.
Dog Undergoes Surgery After Chomping on Pair of Calf-high Boots
A 4-year old dog had to undergo a surgery after it ate a pair of calf-high boots. Veterinarians said that foreign materials consumed by dogs can obstruct their digestive track, perforate their intestines and even cause death.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Live Tweets Super Bowl: Astrophysicist Turns Football Commentator
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson live-tweeted the Super Bowl offering insights on science facts related with the game event and the DeflateGate.
Toddler and Handgun Don't Mix: 3-Year-Old Shoots Father and Pregnant Mother
A three-year-old child accidentally fired a bullet to his parents when he found a loaded weapon in his mother's purse while reaching for an iPod.
