Articles by Rhodi Lee
Want to make better decisions? Go hungry, study suggests
Making a choice with an empty stomach could be a good idea, findings of a new study suggest. In three experiments, people who were hungry made better decisions than their counterparts who had a generous meal.
Myth buster: Resveratrol found in red wine may reverse benefits of exercise
Although Resveratrol is popularly believed to enhance the effects of physical exercise, new findings suggest that the compound, present in red wine and now available in supplement form, can impede the body's response to physical training.
Astronomers spy exozodiacal light around in habitable zones of alien stars
A team of astronomers have observed 92 nearby stars and discovered bright exozodiacal light near the habitable zones around nine stars. The findings may shed light on the evolution and architecture of planetary systems.
SpaceShipTwo crash will not deter Virgin Galactic from developing 2nd rocket plane
George Whitesides, the CEO of Virgin Galactic, said that the company plans to push through with work on the second rocket plane despite the explosion of the SpaceShipTwo that left one pilot dead. The second spacecraft could be ready by next year once the NTSB probe has concluded.
Liberal or conservative? Reaction to gross photos may hold clue: Study
The brains of liberals and conservatives react differently when they look at disgusting images. Researchers said a person's response to gross images could predict with 95 percent accuracy his political orientation.
IPCC 'synthesis report' on climate change: Phase out fossil fuel by 2100 or risk 'irreversible' effects
In its synthesis report, the UN panel on climate science said that emission of greenhouse gases primarily from burning of fossil fuels may need to be eliminated by the end of the century as inaction could have devastating and irreversible impact on humans and the environment.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo explodes during test flight: What really happened
After the costly disaster with Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, which is supposed to bring tourists to space, exploded during a test flight on Oct. 31.
Rover disguised as baby penguin helps scientists study lives of shy Emperor Penguins
Humans approaching emperor penguins stresses them out so a group of researchers came up with a way so they can get near to these animals without causing much problem. They built a rover that they disguised to look like a baby penguin.
Parallel universes are real and they interact with each other, new theory suggests
In a new quantum theory "Many-Interacting Worlds," scientists proposed that parallel universes do exist and that rather than evolving independently, these worlds interact with each other.
Weight loss surgery cuts type 2 diabetes risk: Here's how
In obese individuals, those who underwent bariatric surgery had reduced odds of developing type 2 diabetes than those who did not have weight loss surgery.
Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo crash will not crush space tourism dream, Branson vows to find explosion cause
Industry experts believe that the fatal explosion of SpaceShipTwo is not likely to have a long-term negative impact on Virgin Galactic and the space tourism industry.
Terminally ill Brittany Maynard ends life at 29 with heart-wrenching 'goodbye' post on Facebook
Brittany Maynard, who moved to Oregon so she could take advantage of the Death with Dignity Act following her diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor, has passed away on Saturday after taking a lethal medication.
Vatican battles Sistine Chapel frescoes damage with new air conditioning, air filtration system
The Vatican puts its faith on a newly installed ventilation system to protect the frescoes at the Sistine Chapel from damage. The air conditioning and air filtration system is also expected to reduce energy expenditure on ventilation.
Here's why scratching an itch can make it worse
Scratching worsens an itch. This has something to do with the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is known to play a role in controlling pain.
Ozone hole over Antarctica reaches size of North America but no reason to panic
NASA and NOAA scientists reveal that the ozone hole over Antarctica spans the size of North America, but there's reason to be optimistic. The hole is not getting bigger.
Dairy milk harmful or beneficial? You decide
Research involving over 100,000 individuals found that milk cannot prevent bone fractures. Drinking more milk is even tied with increased risks for early death.
Mysterious stone circles found in Middle East: What are they for?
Circular structures, which are lined with low stone walls and seen only from aerial and satellite views, are scattered across the Middle East. The structures may have been built before mankind learned how to write.
Man with arachnophobia starts loving spiders after doctors remove part of his brain
A man who suffers from intense fear of spiders his entire life noticed that his arachnophobia was gone after he underwent a surgical procedure that removed part of his brain.
Is it a deer? Is it a vampire? No, it's the Afghan fanged deer spotted recently
A survey team reported spotting the Kashmir musk deer, an endangered animal with vampire-like fangs that was last seen in Afghanistan 60 years ago. The animal is being hunted because of its prized musk gland.
Amelia Earhart disappearance mystery may finally be solved as sleuths find new clue
An old Miami Herald photo hinted that a sheet of aluminum discovered in Nikumaroro island in 1991 was part of Amelia Earhart's Electra plane.
Skin-eating fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans threatens to wipe out salamanders worldwide
The fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans has made its way from East Asia to Europe where it now threatens salamanders and newts. Experts said that due to commercial pet trading, the infection could likely reach other countries including the U.S.
Mystery of Earth's water origin finally solved? It may be older than you think
Water is believed to have come late after the Earth had formed. Findings of a new study, however, suggest that the water on the planet is older than previously believed.
Kilauea volcano lava flow invades homes in Pahoa town in Hawaii: Residents begin evacuation
Officials have not yet issued a mandatory evacuation but residents who live in the projected path of the lava from the Kilauea volcano have already started moving out.
Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket goes KABOOM moments after liftoff: No injuries but Cygnus cargo spacecraft destroyed
Seconds after its launch, Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket, which was carrying Cygnus spacecraft bound for NASA's International Space Station, exploded into flames and crashed back on Earth.
Hawaii Kilauea volcano lava flow threatens evacuation
Authorities have already alerted residents of possible evacuation as lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano approaches properties. Many, however, have already left their homes.
Complete mammoth skeleton possibly buried in southeastern Idaho
Fossils of a 16-year-old Columbian mammoth, which lived 70,000 to 120,000 years ago, has been found near the American Falls Reservoir in southeastern Idaho. Experts believe a complete skeleton of the animal is buried in the area.
Melting Arctic sea ice doubles harsh winter risk in Eurasia
It may seem counter-intuitive but a phenomenon caused by global warming appears to be the culprit behind colder winters in Eurasia.
African lions may escape extinction by being listed under the Endangered Species Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants the African lion to get federal protection by listing it as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The animal is believed to be in danger of getting extinct in the near future.
Expanding thermonuclear fireball from nova explosion observed in unprecedented detail for first time ever
Astronomers have witnessed in unprecedented detail how a thermonuclear fireball from a nova explosion expanded.A day after the explosion, the fireball was just the size of the radius of the Earth's orbit but after 43 days, it has grown to the size of the solar system.
Regretful robber? California man returns cash (with apology) to gas station and surrenders himself
Cyle Warren Abbott Jr. robbed a gas station at about 6 a.m. and returned the undisclosed amount of cash three hours later. He said he wants to turn his life around and do the right thing.
