Articles by Rhodi Lee
Venus Express Runs Out of Fuel: 8-Year Mission Ends in Glorious 'Death'
Scientists did not expect the Venus Express mission to last longer than two years but the spacecraft collected scientific data for more than eight years.
Feds Arrest 14 People Connected to Mass. Compounding Pharmacy: Deadly 2012 Meningitis Outbreak Took 64 Lives
More than 700 individuals were sickened with fungal meningitis in 2012 after receiving tainted drug produced by a Massachusetts-based compounding pharmacy. Two years after the incident, 14 individuals responsible for the deadly outbreak had been arrested.
Hello GhostSwimmer: U.S. Navy's New Underwater Drone Can Frighten Bejeezus Out of Swimmers and Enemies
The U.S. Navy's GhostSwimmer looks and moves like a fish and it can be used as a robotic spy to infiltrate enemy territory. It could be operational starting next year.
Low Glycemic Diet Has Limited Benefits: Study
Low glycemic diets are believed to improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity, but findings of a new research found no evidence that such diets provide major health benefits to overweight adults with high blood pressure.
Rare Rock with 30000 Diamonds Discovered in Russia
Thousands of diamonds clustered together in the Udachnaya rock. Analyses of the stone revealed hints on the origins of the diamond.
Carbon-trapping 'Sponges' May Solve Greenhouse Gas Problem
Carbon capture traps carbon dioxide before it is released into the atmosphere, but current methods cannot be used extensively because of corrosion, inefficiency and toxicity problems. Cornell University researchers have come up with a workaround using 'sponges.'
Don't Forget: 5 Lifestyle Rules to Lower Risk of Dementia
Dementia affects many older adults. Age UK says there are five lifestyle practices that can reduce a person's odds of developing the disease.
CDC Annual Report Shows Chlamydia Cases on Decline but Syphilis on Rise
Three quarters of diagnosed syphilis cases in the U.S. were men who have sexual relationship with other men. Experts cited reasons why gay and bisexual men have increased risks for this STD.
Curiosity Finds Methane, Other Organic Molecules Evidence on Mars: Alien Life Found?
Curiosity rover found methane and organic molecules on planet Mars. On Earth, these chemicals are the building blocks of life.
Evolutionary Geneticists Identify DNA Involved in Horse Domestication: 'Speed Gene' is a Recent Mutation
Speed is one of the most notable characteristics of modern-day horses. This can be attributed to one of over 100 genes that are present in modern-day horses but absent in their ancient counterparts.
NASA Messenger Orbiter Spots Craters on Mercury: Here's Your Chance to Name Few of Them
NASA's MESSENGER orbit will run out of fuel by March 2015. To commemorate the success of the mission, scientists have launched a competition that gives ordinary people the chance to name five craters in Mercury. Here are the rules.
Feeling Younger May Help You Live Longer: Study
People who feel younger than their actual age have increased odds of living a long life. An expert from George Mason University explained why.
Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Faster Than Previously Thought: Thank You, Global Warming
The melting of Greenland's ice sheet could have serious global impacts and two new studies reveal melting happens at a much faster rate than previously estimated.
Chicago Teen Sacrifices Own Life to Save Twin Brother From Robbers: Demario Bailey is True Hero
A 15-year old boy died protecting his twin brother from robbers. Demario Bailey would have turned 16 three days after his death.
Effigies of Black People Found Hanging at UC Berkeley Campus: Racially Motivated or Protest Against Police Violence?
A spokesperson for UC Berkely says that while the effigies of lynched African-Americans appear to be protesting violence against black people, the real motivation is not clear.
Rare Northern White Rhino on Threshold of Extinction: Angalifu Dies in San Diego Zoo
Poaching has drastically reduced the population of the northern white rhinoceros. With the death of Angalifu at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, there are now only five of this species left.
Richard Branson Has Put DeepFlight Challenger Project 'On Ice' For Now
Virgin Galactic is scrapping its five ocean dive plans with its DeepFlight Challenger, which was supposed to bring aquanauts to the bottom of the ocean. A statement from the submarine's builder hinted why.
Historic (But Watered Down) Deal Struck at UN Climate Change Talks in Lima: The Details
International negotiators at the UN Climate Change talks in Peru have come up with a deal that commits both rich and poor countries to reduce their carbon emissions.
Mystery Why Doctor's Waiting Room Never Has Current Magazines Finally Solved
It isn't that doctors do not buy new magazines for the waiting room of their practice. These just disappear particularly the gossipy types. Study hints on where these reading materials go.
Mystery Why Birds Don't Have Teeth Finally Solved: Inactive Genes
Genetic data of 48 bird species and an American crocodile reveal why modern day birds do not have teeth despite that they evolved from toothed ancestors.
Humans Began Using Fire 350000 Years Ago, Israeli Cave Study Reveals
Learning how to create fire on purpose to aid man's survival is an important milestone in human history. Now, archaeologists revealed when this happened.
Dumb and Dumber: Science Proves Male Idiot Theory is Real
The idea that men are idiots and do more stupid things than women gets a backing from a scientific study. Researchers offered explanations for this behavior.
1795 Paul Revere Time Capsule from Massachusetts State House Contains Precious Artifacts
More than two centuries after it was originally buried, a cigar box-sized container was unearthed from a cornerstone of the Massachusetts State House. Officials already have some idea what the time capsule contains.
Vaping Claims First Victim: Toddler Dies From Liquid Nicotine Poisoning
A one-year-old toddler died after accidentally swallowing liquid nicotine from a bottle that did not have a childproof cap. Harmful exposure to the toxic substance has skyrocketed with the growing popularity of electronic cigarettes.
Not So Colorful: Rare, Full Color Photo Shows Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is ... Gray
The ESA has released a true color photo of 67P/C-G, but the image appears not very different from earlier renderings of the comet in black and white. The space agency explained why the comet is gray.
Stanford Study Links Poor Semen Quality to Hypertension, Heart Disease, Other Health Problems in Male
Poor semen quality can be a warning sign for a man's increased risks of having diseases and health problems that appear to be unrelated with infertility.
Stem Cell in Eye may Help Restore Vision Following Cornea Injury, Infection
Results of animal experiments show the scarred cornea of mice, which were given the experimental stem cell treatment, healed and became clear again after four weeks.
No Peace for Greenpeace: Peru Files Criminal Charges Against Activists for Damages on Nazca Lines
Peru's government is pressing charges after a Greenpeace publicity stunt caused severe damage to the country's historical Nazca Lines. Activists involved could get up to six years in prison.
John Kerry Urges Nations at UN Climate Change Summit to Act Now: Are We So Blind?
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told the delegates of the UN climate change summit in Lima that poor and rich nations alike should take part in fighting climate change saying there is little time to act on a looming tragedy.
Don't Miss Geminids Meteor Shower 2014 This Weekend
The Geminids meteor shower will light up the night sky with shooting stars on weekend producing up to 80 meteors per hour. Here are reasons not to miss the show:
