Articles by Athena Chan
Pre-Aztec Remains In Spiral Formation Discovered In Mexico
The remains discovered in an ancient burial site were arranged in a circular or spiral manner. Is the strange positioning of the bodies evidence of a ritualistic burial?
Replacing Sedentary Time With 30 Minutes Of Housework Can Benefit Health
A new study highlights the health benefits of everyday activities such as household chores. The study involved measuring the physical activity of over 800 men and women in a span of 15 years.
Honeybee Conservation May Be Good For Agriculture But Bad For Wild Pollinators
Out of the over 20,000 bee species, the spotlight seems to be shining on the honeybees when it comes to conservation efforts. As it turns out, managed honey bees can cause harm to wild pollinators and even to their environment.
Lost NASA Satellite Found After A Decade By Amateur Astronomer
After over 10 years of being "lost in space," NASA's IMAGE satellite finally phoned home. It was discovered by an amateur astronomer who was looking for signals from Zuma.
Over 2,000 Artifacts Recovered From Norway's Melting Glaciers
Artifacts that were hidden for thousands of years are being recovered from Norway's melting glaciers. What can these items reveal about human activity in the past?
T-Shirt Ad For A Kidney Donor Succeeds, New Jersey Dad Finally Gets Kidney Transplant
A New Jersey dad took an unconventional approach in searching for a kidney donor by stating it on the T-shirt he wore to a theme park. Robert Leibowitz's story shows the power of social media and the kindness of strangers.
Human Migration Rewritten? Oldest Known Human Fossil Outside Africa Discovered In Israel
The oldest early human fossil out of Africa has been discovered in a cave in Israel. Is it about time to rewrite the traditional 'out of Africa' theory?
LOOK: Fish Skin Used To Successfully Treat Wildlife Burned In California Wildfire
The California wildfire affected both human and animal inhabitants of the affected area. Veterinarians at UC Davis treated the wild animal burn victims using Tilapia skin and other unconventional methods.
NASA Honors Fallen Astronauts On Day Of Remembrance 2018
On Day of Remembrance 2018, NASA paid tribute to the crew members of the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia. The pilots of NASA Armstrong who died in the line of duty were honored and remembered as well.
'Doomsday Clock' Now Two Minutes To Midnight, What Now?
The so-called Doomsday Clock is now set to 2 minutes closer to midnight and impending disaster. It is the second time that the clock has been set this close to Doomsday, following the year 1953 during the Cold War.
Mordor Under The Sea: Hidden Volcanic Landscape In Australia Looks Straight Out Of Tolkien Books
An underwater landscape in Australia is reminiscent of Mordor in J.R.R. Tolkien's novels. Such hidden underwater landscapes have been difficult to study before because of their inaccessibility.
Does Tamiflu Cause Hallucinations? 11-Year-Old Saw 'Portal To Hell' After Taking It
Does Tamiflu really have psychiatric side effects? An 11-year-old's hallucination of the portal to hell is just one of the growing numbers of Tamiflu-related hallucination reports.
Proof Of Ancient Scandal Or Of Gender Equal Society? Two Mummy Brothers Do Not Have The Same Father
Researchers found that the famous Egyptian Two Brothers had the same mother but had different fathers. It is possible that their mother was the one who was of high social standing?
LOOK: This Thin Electronic Skin Let's You Move Virtual Objects Just By Moving Your Hand
A newly developed electronic skin lets its user manipulate virtual objects easily with the help of magnetic field sensors. It could pave the way for less bulky augmented and virtual reality systems.
World's Largest Underwater Cave System Discovered In Yucatan Peninsula
Explorers found a connection between two of the world's largest underwater caves located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Sac Actun has now overtaken Ox Bel Ha as the world's largest underwater cave.
Coca Cola Sets New 2030 Recycling Goals To Cut Packaging Waste
Coca-Cola has announced its plans to take one bottle for recycling for each one that it sells. The initiative is a part of the company's global vision for a waste-free world.
Family, Lawyer Of Woman Left On The Street By Hospital Staff Speak Out
A woman's ordeal after being left on the street by hospital staff highlighted the problem of patient dumping. Her family says her case also highlights a failed mental health care system.
Kilopower: NASA Testing Nuclear Power System For Future Surface Missions
Kilopower is on its way to changing the future of exploration missions in space. The nuclear power source can provide 10 kilowatts of continuous energy for 10 years or more.
CTE Triggered By Hits To Head, Not Just Concussions: Study
CTE is a degenerative brain disease often associated with athletes and veterans. A new study finds that hits to the head, not concussions, trigger CTE.
How Much Alcohol Can You Drink With Lower Drunk Driving Threshold?
A not-so-new recommendation suggests lowering the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Under the recommendation, is there a way to know how much drinking is alright?
Keep Pedaling: Cycling Is Not Harmful To Male Sexual And Urinary Function
A new study finds that contrary to previous reports, cycling actually has no negative impacts on the male sexual and urinary health. In fact, high-intensity cyclists even had higher erectile function scores than low-intensity cyclists.
First Alien Sighting of 2018? Vertical UFO Spotted In Mexico
Did we just have the first alien sighting of 2018? An oddly-shaped object hovering in the sky was captured on video and UFO enthusiasts are abuzz.
Doctors Want The White House Physician To Evaluate The President's Mental Health, Pen Urgent Letter
A group of doctors urged the White House chief physician to also check on the President's mental and cognitive well-being during his recent checkup. This is not the first time doctors were concerned about the President's mental health.
Writing A To-Do List Before Bed Helps You Fall Asleep Faster: Study
Researchers found that writing a to-do list before bed can help you fall asleep faster. The act of writing things down seems to be the key ingredient in putting a pin on stress and worry.
Video Of Patient 'Dumped' On Street Stirs Anger: Patient Dumping Is Still A Problem
A woman was left by hospital staff at a freezing bus stop wearing nothing but a hospital gown. Her story highlights the ongoing problem with patient dumping even with the EMTALA.
Was A Humpback Whale Knowingly Trying To Protect A Diver From Shark Attack?
A marine biologist's exceptional close encounter with a humpback whale has many amazed and others skeptical. Were the whale's motive purely altruistic or something else altogether?
Downsized Genome Helped Flowering Plants Conquer The World
How did flowering plants take the reins from conifers and ferns in the battle for dominance millions of years ago? A new research may have the key to Charles Darwin's "abominable mystery."
Fossil Of Turkey-Sized Dinosaur Found In 113-Million-Year-Old Rocks In Australia
The partial skeleton of a turkey-sized dinosaur were found at a site in Australia. The dinosaur appeared to be tangled in a log-jam, suggesting it roamed in a forested environment.
New Species Of Cannibal Pelican Spiders Discovered In Madagascar
Pelican spiders are a part of the 'Lazarus' taxon because they were thought to be extinct before they were found alive. In Madagascar, 18 species of the cannibalistic pelican spiders have been newly described.
Coffee, Anyone? This DIY Coffee Enema Is Goop's Latest Detox Recommendation
Colon cleanses have become popular of late, but Goop is taking it one step further. Its at-home coffee enema is the latest recommendation for beauty and wellness.
