Articles by Athena Chan
Authorities Warn Of Possible Rubella Exposure In Detroit Auto Show
Attendees of an auto show might have been exposed to rubella from another attendee who was possibly contagious at the time. Rubella is also known as German measles.
New Antibiotic Discovered In Insect-Associated Microbes
Researchers were able to create a new antibiotic from the microbes that they found in insects. They collected over 2,000 insects, tested over 10,000 microbes, and had to do 50,000 tests to see the microbes' antibiotic capabilities.
NASA Satellite Image Shows Polar Vortex Spreading Frigid Air Over United States
NASA's new satellite images show how the polar vortex is spreading frigid air over the United States. So far, the Midwest has been experiencing the lowest temperatures in years.
Israel's Beresheet Spacecraft Is Ready For First Privately Funded Launch To Moon
Israel's Beresheet is ready for its scheduled launch in February. It is set to launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, and is expected to reach the moon about eight weeks after the launch.
Youths Who Vape 4 Times Likelier To Try Cigarettes, Study Finds
How does vaping really affect teenagers? A new study finds that the teenagers who vape are four times more likely to try cigarettes and three times likelier to continue using them.
UK Fish And Chip Shops Serve Endangered Shark Species, Study Claims
A study finds that a majority of fish and chip takeaways in England are actually made from threatened and endangered sharks. The scientists identified species such as spiny dogfish and scaloped hammerhead.
Woman Says Hospital Left Her Mother With Alzheimer's Outside Care Facility At 2 A.M.
A woman says that a hospital left her 84-year-old mother with Alzheimer's disease outside her care facility in the middle of the night. She describes the incident as 'criminal.'
Microplastics Found In All 50 Marine Mammals Involved In Study
All of the marine mammals involved in a study were found to have microplastics in them. Most of the particles were synthetic fibers that can come from a variety of sources.
Discovered 'Antarctic King' Fossil Is Iguana-Sized Dinosaur Relative
The fossilized remains of an iguana-sized reptile was found to be a cousin of dinosaurs. It lived in Antarctica when it wasn't yet a frozen wasteland.
Gigantic Hole Two-Thirds The Size Of Manhattan Found In Antarctica Glacier
Scientists discovered a massive cavity two-thirds the size of Manhattan underneath the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica. Sadly, most of the ice were found to have melted just in the last three years.
Authorities Investigating Tuberculosis Outbreak In Minnesota Campus
Authorities are investigating on a number of tuberculosis cases affecting a university campus in Minnesota. They are looking for the other people who might have been exposed to the illness in the campus.
Scientists Complete Axolotl Genome Sequence That Could Hold Key To Human Regeneration
It was not easy, but scientists have finally completed axolotl genome sequencing. They may now be holding the key to mimicking the creatures' regeneration capabilities in humans.
Rare Angel Shark Spotted Off Welsh Coast
A group of fishermen had an angel shark sighting off the coast of Wales. The creatures used to be more common, but overfishing, pollution, and habitat disruption led to its now-dwindling numbers.
Slim People Remain Thin Because Of Genetic Advantage, Study Finds
Are slim people thin because they eat healthier or better? Researchers found that it may not just be about their habits but also their genes that help them maintain their weight.
Some Schools In At Least 12 States Close Due To Flu Outbreaks
States such as Alabama, Idaho, and North Carolina have lost one or more school days because of flu outbreaks. At least 12 state districts have canceled classes this flu season.
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Found In Americans After Surgery In Mexico
Several American travelers who went to Tijuana returned with an antibiotic-resistant infection. The kind of infection they have is rare in the United States and considered difficult to treat.
New Horizons' Latest Image Of Ultima Thule Is The Best View Yet
New Horizons' latest image Ultima Thule is the best view of the object yet. It is the first small KBO ever explored by a spacecraft.
Twins Erin And Abby Delaney, Who Were Formerly Conjoined At The Head, Thriving After Separation Surgery
Despite medical advances, the risks of complications are still high when it comes to the separation of conjoined twins. A set of twin girls who were joined at the cranium survived the surgery, and are now thriving 2-year-olds.
NASA's Opportunity Rover Begins 15th Year On Mars Surface
NASA's Opportunity Rover landed on Mars 15 years ago on Jan. 24, 2004. Its last communication with Earth was detected in June 10, 2018, and NASA still does not know the current status of the rover.
More Physical Activity Can Help Prevent Depression, Study Finds
Do physical activities reduce depression, or does depression reduce physical activity? A new study finds the strongest evidence so far of physical activity's protective effect against depression.
Fossils From China Reveal Prehistoric Reptile Platypus
What could be even more unique than the duck-billed platypus? Evidently, the prehistoric version of it was a poor swimmer and had unusually small eyes.
North Seattle Health Authorities Issue Public Warning After Sudden Spike In Opioid Overdoses
North Seattle authorities issued a public health warning after a spike in opioid overdoses. Those who use illicit drugs are cautioned not to do so alone.
Controversial Startup Ambrosia Offers Adults Young Blood Transfusions As Anti-Aging Therapy
A controversial startup is offering plasma therapy for adults as an anti-aging treatment. One liter of young plasma costs $8,000, while two liters would cost $12,000.
Why Sunday's Total Lunar Eclipse Is Called 'Super Blood Wolf Moon'
Why is the upcoming total lunar eclipse called the super blood wolf moon? The name sounds a little ominous, but there's actually a very simple explantion for it.
Scientists Develop Microrobot That Can One Day Bring Medicine Straight To Target Tissues
A team of researchers developed a microrobot that can one day revolutionize targeted drug delivery. The tiny elastic robots could ideally bring the medicine straight to the target area with ease.
Study Links Drugmakers' Marketing To Doctors To More Opioid Overdose Deaths
A new study found increases in opioid overdose deaths for every three additional payments of drugmakers to doctors. These 'payments' are not just in money, but in subtler forms such as meals.
More Affected By Measles Outbreak In Washington Including Attendee At Trail Blazers Game In Portland
Authorities so far confirmed 19 cases of measles related to the ongoing outbreak in Washington state. One of the affected was one of over 19,000 audience members at a basketball game.
Russian Startup StartRocket Wants To Put Ads In Space By 2021
A Russian startup wants to put ads in space using tiny satellites with reflective sails. The ads would only be visible at night but could be seen from anywhere in the world.
China's First Plants To Grow On Moon Die After Scientists Shut Down Power
China's first seedling in space sprouted but died soon after when scientists had to shut down power. Evidently, the temperature in the biosphere became extreme and erratic.
Vaccination Hesitancy Part Of WHO's Top Global Health Threats Of 2019
Ebola, HIV, and the anti-vaxx movement are just some of the top global health threats of 2019. The World Health Organization notes the multiple health challenges that the world is facing this year.
