Articles by Rhodi Lee
Young Exoplanet J1407b's Ring System Is Bigger Than Saturn's. Way Bigger
A giant planet called J1407b has massive rings that can easily outsize those of Saturn's. Measuring 120 million kilometers in diameter, the ring system is more than 200 times larger than Saturn's rings.
Shocking Video: See What Happened to a 62-Year Old NJ High School Teacher Who Confiscated a Freshman's Smartphone
A 62-year old teacher was attacked by his student after his cellphone was confiscated. None of the other students in the classroom tried to physically stop the assailant.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May Be Released in Florida Keys: Don't Panic...That's Good News
In a bid to curb the spread of dengue and chikungunya, scientists propose releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida Keys to reduce the number of bugs that can potentially spread the diseases.
Weather Advisory NYC, NJ: Monster Snowstorm Hitting Northeast Monday and Tuesday - Are You Prepared?
Authorities are urging residents to prepare as a potentially historic snowstorm is expected to hit the Northeast from Monday to Tuesday. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said the storm could be the worst since 1827.
FBI: No Bombs Found on 2 Passenger Planes Escorted Into Atlanta Airport by Fighter Jets
A pair of fighter jets had to escort two commercial planes to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport after authorities deemed bomb threats made on Twitter credible.
Alien Life? Nah, But Myserious White Spot on Ceres Leaves NASA Scientists Flummoxed
Images of the dwarf planet Ceres, which were taken by the Dawn spacecraft, reveal a mysterious white spot that reflects more sunlight. NASA scientists are not yet certain what this is but they have a hypothesis.
NASA Mulls Drone on Mars. Don't Ask Why [Video]
Because of viewing limitations of Mars rovers, NASA is mulling on incorporating a Mars Helicopter in robotic rovers that will be sent to the Red Planet in the future.
Watch Out! Mountain-Size Asteroid 2004 BL86 Will Zip Past Earth on Monday
On Monday, Jan. 26, asteroid 2004 BL86 will fly by our planet at three times the distance between the Earth and the moon. The asteroid can be seen by skywatchers using backyard telescopes.
Swiss Engineers Build Drone That Can Fly and Walk: Meet DALER
The DALER's design was inspired by the vampire bat and, just like the flying mammal, the robot can both fly and walk, making it useful in search and rescue operations.
Rosetta Spacecraft Reveals Fascinating Information About Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Data gathered by instruments onboard ESA's Rosetta spacecraft are unveiling secrets of comet 67P with some findings already challenging a theory on the origins of water on Earth.
Watch Japanese Fishermen Capture Live Giant Squid [Video]
Giant squid live deep in the sea and are rarely seen, but Japanese fishermen in the Toyama Prefecture caught one alive using their nets.
Benefits of Eating Fish During Pregnancy May Outweigh Mercury Risk for Fetus
Pregnant women tend to avoid eating fish because of mercury contamination but researchers found evidence that fatty acids in fish does not just help with brain development. They can also counteract the potential toxic effects of mercury.
Surprise! Humans Began Using Tools Earlier Than Previously Thought
By studying the hand bones of the Australopithecus africanus, researchers found that these ape-like human ancestors had human-like hands capable of using stone tools.
Researchers Test Anti-Cocaine Vaccine, Taps Immune System to End Addiction
Scientists have successfully tested an anti-cocaine vaccine in mice that works by using the immune system to suppress the addictive buzz of the substance.
Taming of Genetically Modified E.coli Means 'Genetic Firewall' for GMOs Possible
Two groups of researchers have genetically engineered E.coli bacteria to depend on synthetic amino acids. This means that the modified bacteria known as GROs would die if they escaped from a controlled environment.
Egyptian Mummy Mask Hides World's Oldest Known Gospel - Gospel of Mark
A fragment of the Gospel of Mark that was found in an Egyptian mummy mask is dated before 90 A.D. It could be the oldest copy of a gospel and could possibly reveal more about the life of Jesus.
Sweet Development: 4-year-old Boy from Australia Receives First Artificial Pancreas in the World
An Australian toddler who has type 1 diabetes has become the first person in the world to be fitted with a device that acts as his artificial pancreas.
If You Want to Keep Exercising Set Realistic Exercise Goals, Experts Recommend
Sedentary individuals may find it easier to engage in physical activities by not focusing on public health recommendations on exercise. Experts said that having some form of physical exercise is better than having none at all.
Will Hand of Doomsday Clock Move Forward Due to Fears of World War 3, Asteroid Impact, or Viral Biological Weapons?
The Doomsday Clock may move closer to midnight as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is set to make a major announcement on Thursday.
Rare, Scary-looking Frilled Shark Caught off Australia Coast is Horror from the Deep
A fisherman has pulled up a frilled shark off a coast in Australia. Also known as a living fossil, the creature has 300 needle-sharp teeth and an overall scary appearance.
What's the Real Financial Cost of Smoking in Each State? Here's How Your State Fares
WalletHub reveals the financial cost of smoking in the U.S. on a state by state basis. The report sheds light on the financial implications of using tobacco.
X-Ray Tomography Helps Unlock Secrets of Charred Vesuvius Scrolls
By using a method known as X-ray phase-contrast tomography, researchers could decipher the text inside the still rolled up and burned Vesuvius scrolls.
Scientists Use Laser to Make Metal Hydrophobic: Here's How
By using a laser-patterning technique, two researchers from the University of Rochester were able to give metals new super-hydrophobic property, which makes the surface extremely difficult to wet.
Dawn Photos Capture Dwarf Planet Ceres in Stunning Glory
Dawn's newly captured images of the dwarf planet Ceres may not be as good as those taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, but these already provide scientists with hints on what to expect in the extraterrestrial world.
Here's What Alien Dust on the Ocean Floor Can Tell Us About Supernovae
Analysis of dust, which came from galactic explosions and fell and settled at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, could change current concepts of supernova.
Doctors in UK Perform First Organ Transplant from Newborn
In a groundbreaking medical procedure, doctors in the UK have transplanted a 6 day old baby's kidney and liver cells to two different recipients after her heart stopped beating.
More Consumers Notice and Use Menu Calorie Counts at Restaurants
Although many individuals do not yet take advantage of the calorie count information provided by restaurants, the number of diners in the Seattle area who use this information has significantly increased over a period of three years.
Asteroid 2004 BL86 Will Swoosh by Earth Jan. 26: Here's How to Spot it Using Your Binoculars
The flyby of Asteroid 2004 BL86 on Jan. 26 will be the closest it will get to Earth for the next 200 years. Amateur astronomers will get the chance to see the space rock as it passes by.
Cosmic Radio Burst Captured in Real Time: Here's Why It's Significant
For the first time, astronomers were able to observe a fast radio burst (FRB) as it happens, allowing them to rule out some theories of its sources.
Sitting Too Much? Even Exercise May Not Save You from Disease and Premature Death
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with up to 90 percent increased risks for diabetes and even premature death and exercise can't help reduce these odds.
