Articles by Rhodi Lee
Scientists Descend into Massive Crater in Yamal Peninsula in Siberia: Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved?
The sinkhole discovered in Yamal Peninsula in Siberia may be caused by gas hydrates also associated with the Bermuda Triangle. A team of researchers descended into the crater to determine the cause of the phenomenon.
Philae Lander Bouncing on Comet 67P: First Photos Released by ESA
Photos of Philae Lander's historic landing on Comet 67P were captured by Rosetta's NAVCAM. The robotic probe can be seen as a bright spot on the images.
Leonid Meteor Shower 2014: Don't Miss the Incredible Show this Weekend (Best Time to Watch)
The Leonid Meteor shower this year is anticipated to display between 10 and 15 shooting stars per hour. Although the crescent moon is forecasted to emerge before dawn on Monday, experts said this won't significantly impact the spectacle.
Pavlof Volcano Eruption in Alaska Poses Danger to Airplanes
Pavlof volcano in Alaska started erupting in Wednesday last week. By Saturday, the height of the ash cloud has risen to 30,000 ft. above sea level prompting authorities to warn planes to avoid the airspace near the volcano.
Crown Princess Cruise Makes Emergency Stop in San Pedro After Norovirus Strikes at least 170 Passengers
A Norovirus outbreak struck Princess Cruises' Crown Princess Ship again just a few months after its first bout with the infection this year. Nearly 170 people on board fell ill during the month-long journey to Tahiti and Hawaii.
When Science Lesson Can Save a Life: Teacher Michelle Digman Turns Hero
A lesson on circulatory system wherein Michelle Digman taught her class how to find their pulse has turned out to be a lifesaver. Her student Tashawn Roberts felt a lump on his neck that turned out to be an aneurysms that was about to rupture.
Magnetic Fields Evidence in Meteorite Helps Scientists Gain Insight into Solar System Formation
The Semarkona meteorite, a chondrite that crashed in India in 1940, offers evidence on how magnetic field has played an important role in the formation of the solar system.
Rosetta Philae Lander Lands on Comet 67P Successfully but Battery, Location Continue to Worry
Philae lander's batteries have run out of power but ESA scientists remain positive. The lander could possibly wake up again once it receives brighter sunlight when the comet moves closer to the sun.
Manmade Global Warming May Lead to 50 Percent Increase in Lightning Flashes by Turn of Century: Study
Lightning strikes could significantly increase in the U.S. because of climate change and this has serious implications. There could be an increase in wildfires and lightning related deaths and injuries.
Uranus Whips Up Mega Storms: Experts Wonder Why
Uranus is exhibiting intense weather activity. Astronomers have detected eight large storms on the normally placid planet, which should have occurred in 2007 when the sun shone directly on its equator.
Infanticide: Biggest Threat to Baby Chacma Baboons? Adult Males (and here's what females do to prevent it)
South Africa's Chacma baboons and a number of other animals practice infanticide. The behavior is a sexual strategy of the adult males of these species.
Rosetta Philae Lander Bounces its way to History: Probe Sends Back First Photos of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Rosetta Philae lander bounced twice after hitting the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko eventually settling away from its target landing zone. Still, it manages to do scientific work and capture photos of the comet's terrain.
Historic Day: Rosetta Philae Lander Kisses Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko but Struggles to Hang on
The landing of Rosetta's Philae lander on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko was successful but it involved some hitches. Harpoons that were meant to prevent the probe from bouncing off did not fire.
This New Font May Actually Help Dyslexic People Read Better: Here's How
A dyslexic designer created a font that could make reading easier for people who have Dyslexia. Studies indicate that the "Dyslexie" allows a dyslexic child to commit fewer reading errors.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo crash: Surviving pilot had a miraculous escape - Here's why
SpaceShipTwo pilot Peter Siebold survived the Oct. 31 crash that killed his co-pilot Mike Alsbury. In an interview with NTSB investigators, the 43 year old pilot relayed how he managed to stay alive.
How Deep is Kraken Mare Sea on Saturn Moon Titan? Cassini Knows
Cassini used its radar instruments to collect altimetry data during a flyby in August. The data gave scientists hints on the depths of Kraken Mare, the largest sea on Titan, Saturn's biggest moon.
Shocking Study Finds At Least 6 Toxic Flame Retardants in Bodies of Americans
Flame retardants were found in the bodies of Americans. These toxic chemicals are known to cause cancer, neurological disorder and other unwanted health conditions.
Wrong Place, Right Time: Fully-insured Megan Rothbauer Risk Bankruptcy as she was Rushed to Wrong Hospital During Cardiac Arrest
A woman in Wisconsin was rushed to St. Mary's hospital when she had a heart attack last year. She survived but now faces problems paying her medical bills because the hospital is out of her insurance network.
Discovery of 47-Million Years Old Fossil of Mare Carrying Unborn Foal Sheds Light on Ancient Equine
Well-preserved remains of an ancient horse and of her unborn foal is giving scientists insights on the reproduction of Eurohippus messelensis, a now extinct species of horse and their similarities with present-day horses.
Joan Rivers' Death Possibly Due to Medical Negligence by Yorkville Endoscopy: Melissa Rivers Shocked and Angry
Yorkville Endoscopy and the medical personnel who conducted the procedure on Joan Rivers committed several errors that may have led to the actress' untimely death.
Robot Dolphins Help Scientists Understand Antarctic Ice Melt: Here's How
Robot ocean gliders that can be controlled remotely have collected data from the Weddell Sea in West Antarctica. Information includes salinity, temperature and oxygen levels of the waters, revealing a phenomenon that contributes to the melting of the Antarctic ice.
Identity crisis? Active Asteroid 62412 Grows Comet-like Tail
Asteroid 62412 was believed to be a typical asteroid for many years but two astronomers found it has an unexpected tail making it look like a comet. It is now being reclassified as an active asteroid.
Dawn of Microbots: Electronic 'Muscles' can Automatically Rewire Themselves [Video]
Self-assembling chains of Janus particles may hold the key to building microbots that work autonomously. These microscopic robots could have important contributions in the future.
Rosetta's Philae lander preps for historic Agilkia touchdown on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Rosetta planners have been busy as early as Monday and Tuesday to ensure the safe landing of Rosetta's Philae lander on Nov. 12. If successful, the touchdown of the probe on Agilkia will mark the first landing of a spacecraft on a comet.
Hawaii lava swallows first home in Pahoa as locals watch in horror
Lava stream from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has been crawling into Pahoa, Big Island and has now claimed its first residential property. The molten rock devoured the home in less than an hour.
Remains of Ice Age infants in 11500 years old Alaskan burial ground discovered: Why it's important
Remains of two Ice Age infants have been found along with hunting tools in Upward Sun River site in Alaska. The discovery sheds light on the burial practices and culture of the earliest Americans.
Regular marijuana use muddles your brain more than you think: Study
Chronic marijuana users who started smoking pot at an early age scored significantly lower in IQ tests than non-users. They also had less gray matter in their brain's orbitofrontal cortex.
2015 Breakthrough Prizes recipients: The stars recognized for their achievements in physics, mathematics and life sciences
The 2015 Breakthrough Prizes awarded notable scientists and mathematicians for their contributions in their field of study. This year's 12 winners were rewarded a total of $33 million.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo crash threatens to crush space tourism dream: Passengers seek refund
Virgin Galactic starts to experience the negative effects of the fatal SpaceShipTwo crash last month. The company revealed that about two dozens of its passengers have already asked for a refund.
Texas night sky lit up by brilliant fireball: Was it a meteor or something else?
A bright green light was seen across Texas streaking across the skies on Saturday night, which was followed by the shaking of the ground. Authorities have not yet determined where the fireball has landed.
