Articles by Rhodi Lee
Did or did not CERN discover Higgs Boson particle? We deserve to know
A group of scientists suspect that the particle discovered by CERN scientists during experiments with the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 may not be the elementary particle Higgs Boson. It could be the techni-higgs particle.
Synthetic biology may make long-term manned space explorations possible
Synthetic biological processes that could convert human waste and readily available materials in Mars into food, medicine, and fuel using microbes could be the answer to the cost and payload challenges of manned explorations to the Red Planet.
Shopping for health insurance? You can do it now at healthcare.gov
Consumers can now compare the prices and features of health insurance plans using the healthcare.gov website even before the start of the open enrollment period on Nov. 15.
Scientists conduct necropsy on 9300-year-old mummified bison discovered in Siberia
A well preserved frozen mummy of a 9,300 year old Steppe bison had been found in Siberia. Researchers conducted an autopsy on the animal to examine its anatomy and investigate how it lived and died.
Laundry pods pose poisoning risks to kids: Study
Experts warned that parents with small children at home should use traditional laundry detergent. Between 2012 and 2013, there have been over 700 cases of children who were hospitalized due to exposure to laundry pods.
Dinosaur, mammal and crocodile-like creature formed Cretaceous gang: Track marks in Angola diamond mine suggest
Footprints of animals that lived during the Early Cretaceous period were found in the Catoca diamond mine in Angola. A dinosaur, a big mammal and a crocodilomorph have likely left their footprints while treading toward a lake 118 million years ago.
Polar bears use stinky paws to find mates and mark their territory
Polar bears have scent-producing glands in their feet and use these to distribute scent wherever they walk. Their pedal scent allows them to communicate with other bears and find potential mate during mating season.
CDC stockpiles $2.7 million worth of Ebola-specific protective gear for hospitals: Better safe than sorry
The CDC is not taking chances in case there would be an increase of Ebola cases in the U.S. The agency has ordered nearly $3 million worth of protective gears to be used by healthcare workers.
Glass fiber lets two single photons interact, opening up new possibilities for quantum optics
Researchers from Austria have come up with a system that could create a strong interaction between two photons. The method is seen to have implications in the field of quantum optics.
ALMA radio telescope captures birth of new alien solar system in stunning image
Astronomers have documented the birth of a new planetary system. In a stunning new image, the scientists offer us a glimpse into the way new planets form around a young star called HL Tau.
Siding Spring Mars flyby lights up Martian sky (and we nearly missed the show)
We may not have seen it here on Earth but the flyby of comet Siding Spring near Mars last month has produced a spectacular meteor shower in the Martian sky. Thousands of shooting stars were appearing per hour.
Discovery of amphibious ichthyosaur fossil remains may be missing piece in evolutionary puzzle
A fossil discovered by researchers in China is long sought for the missing link that could bridge the evolutionary puzzle on how the sea-based ichthyosaurs were descended from ancient reptiles that walked on land.
3D laser scan suggests extinct dodo bird was not fat (and some more)
3D laser scans of a complete skeleton of a dodo have shed light on the now extinct bird's anatomy, diet and lifestyle. Researchers used the laser scans to come up with a digital model of the bird.
What is one thing you would like to change about your body? Watch what adults and children reply
Comfortable, a short video created by Jubilee Project, shows the different ways adults and children answer when asked about the change they would like to have in their body.
Scientists map family tree of world's insects to understand evolution
More than 100 scientists have worked together on the 1KITE project to trace the evolution and clarify the diversification of insects. The genetic study involved analyzing over 1,400 genes from 144 insect species.
Movember is here: Are you ready?
The Movember campaign involves growing a mustache for a month and also aims to stir conversation on men's health and raise funds for related causes. Mo Bros, as participants are called, just need to follow one rule: no beards or goatees.
Bats jam signals of rival bats to ward off competition for food: Study
Bats have an ingenious way of competing with each other for food. These echolocating animals jam each other's signal to ward off competition for a prey.
Half of all stars may be orphans and existing without galaxies, CIBER observations suggest
CIBER's observations of cosmic infrared background light reveal that up to half of all the stars are orphans. These stars were separated from their parent galaxy during galactic collisions.
Life of Robert James O'Neill, the SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden, will never be the same again
O'Neill decided to speak out about his involvement in the killing of Osama Bin Laden after he lost some of his military benefits. His decision has serious implications.
Orbital Sciences blames Russians for Antares rocket engine explosion
Following the explosion of the Antares rocket on Oct. 28, Orbital Sciences has released the results of its preliminary investigation. Here are its findings.
Evolution of genitals was crucial for vertebrates to transition from sea to land: Study
Genital evolution is as crucial as developing limbs from fins for the early animals that crawled from the sea to live on land. Study sheds light on how the sex organs of animals evolved when they transitioned from sea to land.
Discovery of strange fossil skull in Madagascar may help solve mystery of mammalian evolution
The discovery of the near-complete skull of the primitive mammal Vintana sertichi has allowed researchers to learn more about gondwanatherians and place them in the right evolutionary tree branch.
Young adults in U.S. face increasing risk of colon cancer
The general incidence of colorectal cancer has dropped by one percent in the U.S. per year, but researchers have found that the rate is increasing among young adults, particularly among those between 20 to 34 years old.
'Rapture cloud' spotted in Australia not a UFO or wormhole: It's a fallstreak hole
Residents have varying theories about the strange-looking cloud formation seen in the skies of Wonthaggi in Victoria, Australia. Experts say, however, there is no need to worry. The formation is known as a fallstreak hole.
Male hummingbirds use beaks to duel with each other over lady love
The beak of the long-billed hummingbird is not just for probing flowers for nectar. The birds also use their pointed bill for stabbing each other in the throat when they duel for space to mate with the females.
Here's why the supermassive black hole in our Milky Way didn't gobble hydrogen gas cloud G2
The giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way did not devour what is believed to be a cloud of hydrogen gas called G2. Astronomers propose it is likely because G2 is a pair of stars and not a gas cloud.
What really caused Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo to crash during test flight? Here are some theories
As the probe on the crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo continues, the cockpit video is giving NTSB investigators hints on what possibly caused the fatal accident.
Working late shifts or odd hours leads to brain drain: Study
Shift work is not only associated with health problems such as ulcer and cardiovascular problems. New study finds link between working shift hours and cognitive decline.
Forget Ebola: Deadly kiss of the kissing bug is what you should worry about right now
A new disease that commonly occurs in Central America, South America and Mexico is becoming prevalent in the U.S, particularly in Texas. The potentially deadly Chagas disease is caused by a parasite transmitted by the kissing bug.
Dance Your Ph.D winner: Indian student explains disruptive power of tornadoes with breathtaking dance
A doctoral student from the University of Georgia won this year's Dance Your Ph.D contest for her aerial dance that depicted the benefits of tornadoes on tree seedlings.
