Articles by Rhodi Lee
Explosion Of Hibernating White Dwarf Star In Binary System Proves Nova Hibernation Hypothesis
Mini outbursts leading up to the final explosion of a white dwarf star provided evidence of nova hibernation hypothesis. What does this theory suggest?
Don't Dump Goldfish Into Lake, Your Pet Fish May Turn Into An Enormous Pest
The seemingly harmless pet goldfish thrown into wild bodies of water like lakes can turn into enourmous pests. They become invasive species that can pose a threat to the ecosystem.
Children With Asthma Can Safely Take Tylenol: Study
Findings of a new study may help pacify fears about giving acetaminophen to asthmatic children. A study finds the drug does not worsen symptoms of childhood asthma.
Calcium Supplements Linked To Increased Dementia Risk In Older Women Who Had Stroke
Calcium supplements may help ward off bone damage such as osteoporosis but these may also increase dementia risk in older women who had stroke. Will this change prescribing practices?
New Drug Relieves Pain Like Morphine But Does Not Cause Addiction, Other Side Effects Linked To Opioid Use
The compound PZM21 does not cause side effects associated with use of opioid painkillers. In a study on mice, the drug did not cause respiratory suppression, constipation or addictive behaviors.
Use Of Pain Reliever Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked To Behavioral Problems In Kids
Women who took acetaminophen, or paracetamol, during pregnancy are more likely to bear children with behavioral issues such as hyperactivity and conduct problems. Should pregnant women stop taking this painkiller?
18-Year Study Finds Link Between Neonicotinoid Pesticides And Decline Of Bee Populations
A new study that involved 60 species of bees and used field data spanning 18 years supported findings of earlier smaller studies. The insecticide neonicotinoid is linked to population decline in bees.
Fish Urine Crucial To Health And Growth Of Coral Reefs
Many fish species benefit from the protection and shelter that coral reefs provide. In return, they give back to the ecosystem by offering their urine that provides vital nutrients for coral reefs to grow.
Cost Of Life-Saving EpiPen Becoming Too Expensive For Families With Food Allergies
The rising cost of EpiPen becomes too prohibitive for families in the United States with allergies. Some who can no longer afford the device turn to risky alternatives.
Sources Of Greenhouse Gas Methane Over Four Corners Region Mostly Natural Gas Facilities: NASA Study
An airborne survey of a methane emissions hot spot in the Four Corners region identified 250 sources of the greenhouse gas. Most sources are natural gas production facilities.
Subatomic Particle Protophobic X Boson May Indicate Fifth Force Of Nature Exists
Research into dark photons has led to the discovery of protophobic X boson. Existence of this particle indicates the possibility of a fifth force of nature.
Chemtrails Are Just Harmless Clouds: Scientists Debunk Secret Spraying Program Conspiracy Theory
Atmospheric chemists and geochemists who surveyed the allegedly secret largescale atmospheric program did not find evidence that could prove that the chemtrail conspiracy theory is true. Experts attributed the evidence to something else.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Finds Two Dwarf Galaxies Migrating To Cosmic Big City
Two dwarf galaxies that spent most of their existence in the Local Void are migrating to a cosmic big city. Scientists expect Pisces A and B will grow rapidly and produce many stars in their new environment.
Ohio Declares Crypto Outbreak: Swimming Pools Could Be Contaminated By Parasite That Causes Diarrhea
Health officials declared an outbreak following an increase in cases of cryptosporidiosis. The crypto parasite, which causes gastrointestinal disease can survive in chlorinated pool waters.
Many US Children Do Not Have Ideal Heart Health Because Of Poor Diet And Sedentary Lifestyle
Many U.S. children have poor cardiovascular health based on standards set by the American Heart Association. How do children achieve ideal heart health?
Piranha Relative Pacu Fish With Human-Like Teeth Found In Michigan Lakes
The South American pacu fish, a vegetarian relative of the piranha, is not native to Michigan lakes. How did it get to the state's bodies of water?
Menstrual Pain Reliever Drug Mefenamic Acid Shows Promise As Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Mefenamic acid, which is used to relieve menstrual pain, has shown promise as treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Additional studies are still needed to determine the drug's effectiveness and side effects in patients with dementia.
Newly Discovered Object Beyond Planet Neptune Orbits Sun In The Wrong Direction
The trans-Neptunian object called Niku orbits the sun in a plane tilted 110 degrees to the plane of the rest of the bodies in the solar system and orbits backwards. Is the hypothetical Planet Nine responsible for this odd behavior?
Proposed Law In Italy Aims To Jail Parents Who Feed Kids Vegan Diet
Parents in Italy who raise their children on a vegan diet may face the possibility of jail time. What prompted lawmakers to file the proposed law?
Health Effects Of Atomic Bombs Dropped In Hiroshima And Nagasaki In Japan Not As Bad As Feared
The long-term health effects of exposure to atomic bomb radiation on survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were not as severe as once thought. Radiation-associated mutations were neither found in the survivors’ children.
Teeth In Fossilized Fecal Sample Show Ancient Shark Orthacanthus Was A Cannibal
Teeth discovered in fossilized poop of the Orthacanthus showed that the ancient marine predator was a cannibal. The eel-like shark ate its own young.
NASA Climate Model Suggests Planet Venus May Have Been Livable
Planet Venus is now a hellish world. Simulations using NASA's climate model, however, revealed that the second planet from the sun may have once been habitable.
People Hospitalized For Infection At Increased Risk Of Dying From Suicide
People who were hospitalized with infection have increased risk for suicide death, new research suggests. The risk is higher in those with HIV, AIDS or hepatitis.
FDA Gives Approval To Heron Drug Sustol To Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting
Federal health regulators finally approved Heron's drug Sustol to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. What are the side effects of this treatment?
Scientists Locate Brain Physics Engine That Predicts Human Movement
Scientists found the location of the brain physics engine that helps predict how objects behave. Brain activities revealed that people constantly make physical inferences.
Ancient Stone Tools Used To Butcher Rhinoceros, Other Animals Shed Light On Survival Skills Of Early Humans
Stone tools discovered in a former oasis in Jordan have animal residues such as blood. The discovery suggests early humans in Middle East have butchered animals for food.
Antarctica's IceCube Observatory Finds No Evidence Of Dark Matter Candidate Sterile Neutrino Particle
Earlier experiments hinted at the existence of a fourth flavor of neutrino. IceCube Observatory scientists, however, did not find evidence of the sterile neutrino, which could have shed light on dark matter.
US Drinking Water Sources Contaminated By Firefighting Chemicals That Cause Cancer, Hormonal Disruptions
Many public drinking water sources in the U.S. were found to have high levels of toxic chemicals known as PFASs. These are the places with particularly high concentration of these dangerous substances known to cause cancer, hormonal disruptions and obesity.
Gene Behind Long Body Of Snake May Help Patients With Spinal Injuries
Researchers have discovered a gene responsible for the long body of snakes. The Oct4 gene may eventually lead to treatment for spinal cord injury.
New Drug Can Kill Parasites That Cause Three Neglected Tropical Diseases Affecting Millions Worldwide
The new compound GNF6702 can kill the kinteoplastid parasites that cause the neglected tropical diseases chagas disease, leishmaniasis and sleeping sickness. In a study on mice, treatment did not cause adverse side effects.
