Articles by Rhodi Lee
Monica Lewinsky recalls pain and humiliation after affair with Bill Clinton went public: Cyberbullying 'Patient Zero'?
In her first major speaking engagement at Forbes Magazine Under 30 Summit, Monica Lewinsky described herself as the patient zero of cyberbullying after news of her affair with then President Bill Clinton broke out.
Haunted house attraction in Ohio leaves 16-year old girl with heart condition dead
Christian Faith Benge, who had an existing medical condition, died after going to a haunted house attraction in Middletown, Ohio. An autopsy will be conducted which could possibly shed light whether or not fear has caused her death.
Discovery of destructive force of 500-year-old monster tsunami in Hawaii sinkhole hints at future danger
A monster tsunami that ravaged Hawaii about 500 years ago was three times more powerful than the 1946 Hawaiian tsunami that killed hundreds of people. Experts said there is a small probability that such a destructive event could happen again.
ESA wants you to name Rosetta Philae landing site on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
ESA wants a more fitting name for Site J, which was chosen to be the touchdown site of the historical landing of the Philae lander on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Winning name will be adopted by the ESA and mission partners when referring to the site in the future.
New Horizons sets sight on new destination after Pluto flyby
The team behind the New Horizons mission, which was launched to study Pluto in 2006, is eyeing to explore three Kuiper Belt objects located a billion miles beyond the dwarf planet.
NASA Mars orbiter Odyssey survives comet Siding Spring flyby, sends back photos as proof
Computer models projected NASA's Odyssey orbiter could possibly be in danger of the dust from comet Siding Spring's close brush with Mars. Data received from the spacecraft indicate it is in good health.
Orionids meteor shower expected on Tuesday morning (courtesy Halley's Comet): Here's how and when you can watch it
Those who want to make a wish on a shooting star have the best opportunity early Tuesday as the Orionid meteor shower peaks. Skygazers constrained by light pollution and cloudy skies also have an option to get the best view.
Misty Upham body identified: Django star's father believes death was accidental but Juliette Lewis suspects murder
In a statement, Misty Upham's family said the actress did not commit suicide but died in an accident while running away from the police. Juliette Lewis believes her friend was murdered for speaking out about the injustice in Native American community.
Scientist finds puppy-sized spider with 2-inches long fangs: Stuff that nightmares are made of?
While looking for nocturnal insects at the Guyana Rainforest one night, entomologist Piotr Naskrecki stumbled upon the South American Goliath bird-eater. The spider is the largest in the world and can weigh as much as that of a young puppy.
Miracle! Breakthrough cell transplant helps paralyzed man get up and walk
In what doctors hailed as a recovery more impressive than man walking on the moon, a 40 year old man who was paralyzed from waist down was able to walk again using a frame after going through a breakthrough treatment.
NASA Mars Odyssey orbiter watches Siding Spring comet zip past at a hair's breadth
Computer models projected NASA's Odyssey to be in slight danger with the flyby of comet Siding Spring close to planet Mars. However, data received from the orbiter confirmed the spacecraft is fine and have even made observations of the phenomenon.
Good news: Hospital worker on board Carnival cruise tested negative for Ebola
The presence of a passenger who may have handled specimen from Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan generated anxiety and fear in the cruise ship Carnival Magic. Tests, however, confirmed that the passenger and her husband were free of the deadly virus.
Hannah Graham missing: Possible remains of UVA student found
Police discovered human remains in an abandoned property in southern Albemarle County, where authorities also found the body Morgan Harrington who went missing in 2009. The newly discovered remains could be the missing Hannah Graham.
Big bully: Milky Way steals precious star-forming gases from neighboring dwarf galaxies
The Milky Way strips its neighboring dwarf spheroidal galaxies in the Laniakea Galactic Supercluster with hydrogen gas and this stunted their ability to form new stars.
Ancient Scottish fish first vertebrate to reproduce by fertilizing internally: Say hello to Microbrachius dicki
The ancient fish Microbrachius dicki developed genital structures that facilitated the transfer of sperms from the males to the females suggesting the first known use of mating and internal fertilization for reproduction.
Mystery of giant sphinx buried under California sand dunes solved
Archaeologists have unearthed in the sand dunes of Guadalupe, California the body of a sphinx from the 1923 silent move 'The Ten Commandments.' The reconstructed movie relic will be displayed in 2015.
Strange signal in X-ray spectrum from sun hints at elusive dark matter
University of Leicester researchers noticed a curious x-ray signal in measurements taken by ESA's XMM-Newton. The phenomenon possibly hints on the presence of theoretical particles of dark matter streaming from the core of the sun.
From parasite to powerhouse: Mitochondria has come a long way
The mitochondria, which serve as power house of the plant and animal cells were not as beneficial as they are today. The organelle has its humble origins as an energy-stealing parasite.
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle finally returns to Earth: Mystery shrouds its unearthly mission
The secretive Orbital Test Vehicle of the U.S. Air Force is now back on Earth after staying in orbit for almost two years. Details of the space plane's mission were classified prompting speculations and conspiracy theories.
Mimas: Wobbly 'Death Star' moon of Saturn is hiding a secret. What could it be?
Mimas, one of the smallest moons of Saturn was observed to have a wobble twice as big for its size leading scientists to suspect that something odd may be lying beneath its icy surface.
NASA IRIS data on nanoflares and plasma bombs suggest Sun is quite complex
Observations made by NASA's IRIS shed light on some some solar phenomena. NASA scientists said the findings reveal that the sun is more complex than previously believed.
War Machine Christy Mack update: Former MMA fighter put in medical isolation after attempted suicide in prison
Former MMA fighter War Machine attempted to commit suicide in his Clark County Jail cell on Tuesday and left a suicide note.
Methane-munching, rock-dwelling microbes in deep ocean may be our best bet against global warming
Methane-consuming microbes found in rocks in the ocean floor help curb the levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas methane in the ocean and the atmosphere.
White House resists Republicans' call on Ebola travel ban: Is it a good idea?
Republican lawmakers are pushing for the President to impose a travel ban over Ebola concerns. Obama, however, opts for more stringent screening procedures in U.S. airports.
Siding Spring comet set for Mars flyby at a hair's breadth distance on Sunday: Once-in-a-million years event
The comet Siding Spring flying by very close to Mars is a rare event that could happen once in a million years. Scientists said the comet could give hints on how planets have formed.
Rosetta has date with 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Nov. 12: Touchdown site fixed
Scientists behind the Rosetta mission have already picked the Philae Lander's landing date and site for its historic touch down on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko .
1934: Dust Bowl drought worst in 1000 years, warns NASA study
The 1934 drought is the worst of the past millennium and study suggests poor land management practices exacerbated the condition. The Dust Bowl caused severe devastation to agriculture and contributed to the Great Depression.
Think September was warm? You're right: NASA confirms September 2014 warmest month ever recorded
NASA's data on average global temperature reveal that the weather last September was the warmest for the month since scientists began tracking global temperatures in 1880.
Fast-track road to weight loss? Crash diets effective but come with risks
A study involving 200 obese individuals shows that crash diet is more effective than gradual dieting for losing weight. Rapid weight loss is not also worse when it comes to likelihood of regaining weight.
Rare beaked whale found beached in Australia: Why it has a great scientific value
Much is not known about beaked whales because they are rarely seen. Scientists see opportunity in learning more about it with the discovery of a washed-up beaked whale on Redhead Beach.
