Articles by Rhodi Lee
Strange X-Ray Signals from Perseus and Andromeda Galaxies May Be Dark Matter
Scientists know that dark matter exists but tangible evidence had been very elusive. Now, a group of researchers think they have spotted its signal.
NASA Finds Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars but Insufficient to Support Life
Gale Crater was once a huge lake but an astrobiologist pointed out that the presence of liquid water alone is not an indication that ancient Mars supported life.
Dragonflies Anticipate Movement of Prey to Catch Them
Researchers tracked the eye and body movements of dragonflies while chasing prey. Their observations revealed why the insect is one of nature's most efficient hunters.
Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy Longer than Needed
Many breast cancer patients still receive longer radiation therapy despite that the shorter hypofractionated whole breast radiation is as effective and costs lesser. An expert explained why.
269000 Tons: Amount of Plastic Waste that Pollute World's Oceans
The ocean is holding plastic waste equivalent to the weight of more than 500 fully loaded Boeing 747s. Toxins from these hazardous materials can also transfer to the marine animals that eat them.
Oldest Known Horned Dinosaur Found in Montana: Say Hello to Aquilops Americanus
The Aquilops americanus is the oldest ceratopsian found in North America. The crow-sized dinosaur helps shed light on how horned dinosaurs such as the triceratops made it to the continent.
Greenpeace Nazca Lines Stunt Horribly Backfires: Here's Why
Greenpeace activists wanted to send a message to the delegates of the Lima Climate Change Conference, so they mounted a publicity stunt in one of Peru's most renowned landmarks. What they did, however, damaged a 1,500-year-old archaeological monument.
No, Earth's Water Did Not Originate from Comets, Rosetta Data Suggest
The Earth’s water is believed to have originated from comets, but data from the Rosetta spacecraft, which analyzed the water vapor of Comet 67P/C-G, suggest that our planet’s oceans may have a different origin.
Alarming Quantities of Methane is Escaping from the Pacific Seafloor, Warn Scientists
Warm temperature releases methane trapped in the sea. Bacteria on the seafloor may be able to absorb the greenhouse gas that escapes from the reservoir, but this can cause an unwanted impact on the seawater.
Foreign Conquests for Vikings Were More Like Romantic Getaways. Here's Proof
Contrary to the notion that Viking invasions were waged entirely by men, a recent study shows Viking women also joined in these journeys to foreign lands.
America's Annual Health Rankings Released. Some States are Healthier While Others Need More Exercise
The least healthy state in the 2014 America's Health Rankings is marked by high prevalence of obesity, diabetes and infectious disease while the healthiest state has low incidence of smoking, cancer related deaths and preventable hospitalizations.
Hummingbirds Are Not Experts at Hovering After All: Background Motion Distracts Them [Video]
If the hovering ability of the hummingbird were a software, it would have some glitches despite the fact that the tiny flappers rely on this for their survival. This bug emerges when the bird is exposed to certain images.
Mountain-sized Asteroid 2014 UR116 Set for Apocalyptic Impact with Earth? Not Really
To pacify public fear over the mountain-sized asteroid potentially colliding with Earth, NASA issued a statement explaining why 2014 UR116 should not be feared.
X-Ray of Guineafowl Foot Unlocks Secrets of Dinosaur Tracks [Video]
By using X-ray to record a guineafowl as it walked through a bed of poppy seeds, researchers came up with a three-dimensional model to understand how the ancient tracks of the Corvipes lacertoideus were formed millions of years ago.
Betting Big on Gene Therapy: Pfizer Partners with Spark Therapeutics for Hemophilia Treatment
Gene therapy has seen disappointments and safety concerns in the past but Pfizer is establishing a gene therapy platform and is working with biotech company Spark Therapeutics to develop a treatment for Hemophilia B. Here's why.
Tabletop Compact Particle Accelerator Sets New World Record
Researchers have achieved record-setting energies using an accelerator that can fit on a table. Experts say this can pave the way for compact x-ray lasers and high-energy colliders.
Malaria Deaths Have Halved Globally Since 2000 but Ebola Remains a Concern: WHO
The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa negatively affects control and treatment of malaria so WHO recommended temporary measures for fighting the mosquito-borne disease in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Powerful Winds on Saturn Moon Titan Shape Giant Dunes
It isn't the prevailing east-to-west wind that formed the massive dunes found in Titan. Experiments using a refurbished NASA wind tunnel attribute the formation to winds that reverse direction due to a phenomenon that only happens twice in one Saturn year.
Over One-Third Medicaid Doctors Are Often Not Available to Treat Patients, Warns New Study
Medicaid patients have difficulty setting up an appointment with doctors who were supposed to serve them. A federal report reveals why.
Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars Suggests Possibility of Alien Life in Outer Space
Mars' Gale Crater is now dry but evidence suggests it was once filled with water. The ancient lake lasted for millions of years. Scientists say this was enough time to start and sustain life on the Red Planet.
Bill Cosby Sex Abuse Scandal: Playboy Boss Hugh Hefner Says, 'Mere Thought...is Truly Saddening'
A woman claims Bill Cosby sexually molested her at the Playboy Mansion when she was just 15 years old. Hugh Hefner, a long-time friend of the comedian, issued a statement on the alleged incident.
Pluto flyby Spacecraft New Horizons Rouses from Slumber to Tenor Russell Watson Wake-up Call
NASA's New Horizons has woken up from its electronic slumber to Russell Watson’s “Where My Heart Will Take Me." The English tenor also recorded a special message for the spacecraft that now prepares to observe Pluto next year.
Pac-Man Drug Alirocumab can Reboot Your Cholesterol to Levels of a Baby
High cholesterol levels can increase odds for heart disease, stroke and early death but a new drug has shown promise in reducing the risks. In clinical trial, the Alirocumab drug was shown to reduce bad cholesterol to less than the levels of a baby.
BlackBerry Partners with NantHealth for Cancer Genome Browser on Passport Smartphone
The cancer genome browser will allow doctors to access their cancer patients' genetic data via a BlackBerry smartphone and will be available early next year.
Giraffes May Soon Exist Only in Museums: Population Down 40 Percent in Last 15 Years
The population of the giraffe has plummeted over the last 15 years losing over half of its population and this has gone unnoticed. One expert offered an explanation why the animal's looming extinction essentially skipped public attention.
Mysterious Circular Landform on Mars Stumps NASA Scientists
A bizarre looking land formation resembling the surface of human brain was spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Spacecraft on the Red Planet. Scientists are baffled, but they have speculations on how it was created.
New Horizons Probe Wakes Up, Gets Ready for Date with Pluto
After nearly nine years of journeying mostly in hibernation mode, NASA's New Horizons is now awake. The probe will prepare for the start of its mission to study the dwarf planet Pluto.
Actavis Antibiotic Drug Gets FDA Nod to Treat cIAI and cUTI
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend a new drug for treating abdominal and urinary tract infections. The antibiotic is developed by Actavis and AstraZeneca as treatment for serious conditions caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise in California: Check for Symptoms
California sees the highest incidence of whooping cough in nearly 70 years, affecting infants primarily. The respiratory disease can cause serious illness. Here's how to spot its symptoms.
Antarctic Ice Sheet is Losing Ice Equivalent to Mount Everest Every 2 Years
West Antarctica loses an amount of water weight equivalent to Mount Everest every two years and this could mean that sea level could rise by about by 3 feet in 2100.
