Articles by Rhodi Lee
Therapy during infancy may help reduce autism signs in toddlers: Research
Infants who exhibit symptoms that suggest they will likely develop autism spectrum disorder later in life could benefit from a behavioral therapy called Early Start.
New titanosaur species found in Tanzania and it's called Rukwati-oh-it's-twisting-my-tongue
Dinosaur fossils were spotted in a cliffwall in Tanzania, East Africa, which later turned out to be a new species of dinosaur that belongs to a group of large sauropods that thrived in the Cretaceous Period.
Enterovirus 68 respiratory illness poised to become nationwide problem: Is your child safe?
The start of the school year could trigger an increase in EV-D68 infection but health experts enumerated ways that could reduce children's risks of infection.
Stephen Hawking turns into doomsday prophet (thanks to 'God Particle')
Stephen Hawking fears that the Higgs boson, a.k.a the God particle, could become unstable at energies above 100 billion giga-electronvolts and create a vacuum bubble that could destroy everything in the universe.
Whale pelvis: What good is it? How about sex?
The pelvic bones of whales and dolphins were believed to be vestigial organs that would disappear in a few million years but scientists found that the structure helps cetaceans better control their penis during sex.
Global CO2 levels were record high in 2013: WMO sounds alarm bells
The latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin of the World Meteorological Organization reveals that the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide is record high in 2013. WMO called for a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases to reverse the trend.
Rosetta orbiter science data reveals surprising facts about comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Scientific data sent by NASA's instrument Alice from the Rosetta orbiter deployed to study the comet 67P reveals that the comet is darker than coal. There were also no large water-ice patches that scientists expected to see.
Volcano tornadoes in Iceland are what your worst nightmares are made of
Volcanic eruptions and tornadoes alone are no match for the so-called volcano tornadoes, whirlwinds of fire and gas swirling up to 3,300 feet into the air, which have been spotted above the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland last week.
Enterovirus-D68 quickly spreading across US, affecting over 1000 children: Symptoms to watch out for
No treatment and vaccine is available to cure and prevent infection of the Enterovirus-D68 but parents are advised to seek medical help once they notice their children exhibiting symptoms that include difficulty breathing as well as non-stop wheezing and cough.
Replica of 18th century French frigate Hermione that transported General Lafayette to America, sets sail
A 65-meter replica of the 18th century frigate that Marquis de Lafayette boarded to help American revolutionaries fight for independence has set sail on Sunday marking a major milestone for a group of enthusiasts who started the $32 million reconstruction project in 1997.
Ebola vaccine gives monkeys long term immunity: Human trials underway
In monkey trials, researchers found that giving a single dose of the ChAd3 vaccine only provided short-term protection against Ebola virus but using a primer and booster approach resulted in long term immunity of ten months.
Supermoon 2014: Full Harvest Moon on Monday marks grand finale - When to watch
An astronomer from the Adler Planetarium in Chicago gave tips on how and when to best view the final cap of this summer's supermoons that will occur on Monday as well as hinted when photographers could take their best lunar shot.
Mysterious respiratory virus leaves hundreds of US kids hospitalized: 'Tip of iceberg,' warns CDC official
Health experts suspect that a rare virus called human enterovirus-68 is behind the illness that has so far caused the hospitalization of hundreds of children in Midwest and Colorado.
Telepathy-like brain-to-brain communication achieved across 5000 miles: What does it mean?
A group of researchers proved that brain-to-brain communication of thoughts is possible in an experiment that could pave way to technologically-enabled telepathy and significantly change the way people communicate with each other.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches AsiaSat 6 satellite into space
After its Aug. 27 flight postponement, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Sunday to launch the AsiaSat 6 commercial satellite into orbit.
California blue whales bounce back from near extinction: Study
The population of the endangered California blue whale is rebounding to near pre-slaughter level but one problem appears to pose risks to its improving number: ship collisions.
AsiaSat 6 satellite to piggyback SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set for Sunday launch
The Falcon 9 rocket will blast off early Sunday to launch into orbit AsiaSat's communications satellite, which will be used to provide telecommunications services in China and Southeast Asia.
Archerfish shoots arrows of water at their prey with awesome accuracy: Boffins find out how
Researchers said that how the archerfish uses water as a tool is comparable to how humans use sharpened sticks based on how the fish manipulates water jets to precisely hit the target.
Mars rover Curiosity caught watching Martian clouds drift by: No 'scientific focus'?
The Curiosity rover is searching for clouds amidst criticisms by a NASA panel that the mission lacks scientific focus. A team member of the Rover Environmental Monitoring Station, however, says that studying Martian clouds has scientific importance.
Extremely rare albino lobsters caught by Maine fishermen
Only one albino lobster exists in every 100 million but two lobstermen managed to caught two of these off the coast of Maine. in just one week.
ZMapp or faith? What cured Ebola patients? Blood may hold the clue: WHO
Kent Brantly primarily attributes his recovery from Ebola to divine intervention, but being given the experimental drug ZMapp and blood from an Ebola survivor also appears to have increased his chances for survival.
Up or down? Astronauts ponder critical question during lunar walk
Astronauts often have trouble identifying which way is up when they are in space. New study reveals the perception of uprightness has something to do with the level of gravity.
Kilauea volcano lava creeps to edge of rural homes: Hawaii declares emergency
Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi signed an emergency proclamation over concerns that the advancing lava flow from the Kilauea volcano could reach habitated area within five to seven days.
Mars rover Curiosity is 'a poor science return': NASA panel
The Planetary Mission Senior Review panel is disappointed that the Mars rover Curiosity does not maximize its scientific capabilities and the investments spent on it.
Approval of Merck-developed melanoma drug Keytruda by FDA is a big step
The FDA has approved Merck's melanoma drug Keytruda, which belongs to a class of new drugs that help the body's immune system combat cancer.
E-cigarettes 'could save lives,' WHO report 'inaccurate': Tobacco addiction experts
WHO's report that recommended regulatory options for electronic cigarettes was based on a review that contained inaccurate data, a group of tobacco addiction experts claims.
Zero-gravity 3D printer heading to ISS
NASA will send a 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS) to assess if printing in zero gravity produces materials that are as strong and accurate as those made on Earth.
Coffee genome sequenced: Here's what we know
An analysis of the coffee's genome sheds light on the plant's caffeine-producing ability and what is responsible for its unique taste and aroma.
Renisha McBride shooter gets 17 years prison sentence in racially-charged trial
55-year-old Theodore Wafer will spend 17 to 30 years in jail for shooting African-American Renisha McBride after the jury rejected his self-defense claim.
Great Dane eats 43 socks for snacks, vet able to save its life
A 140-pound Great Dane was operated after feasting on his owners’ socks. The dog’s X-ray also earned the animal clinic where he was operated a place in a competition.
