Articles by Athena Chan
Doctors Reverse Brain Damage In Drowned Toddler: What To Know About Normobaric And Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Two-year-old Eden Carlson has almost fully recovered just over a year after incurring brain damage from drowning. Get to know the oxygen therapies that doctors used to essentially reverse the damages to her brain.
Apollo 11 Moon Dust Bag Accidentally Sold For $995 Fetches $1.8 Million In Auction
Perfectly scheduled on the Apollo 11 mission's 48th anniversary, Sotheby's' Space Exploration Auction garnered a total of $3.8 million in earnings. The star of the auction was the Apollo 11 moon dust bag, which was sold for $1.8 million.
Ravens Have Planning Capabilities: Here Are Other Animals With Incredible Abilities
Researchers found that ravens' planning ability parallels that of great apes and human children. Other animals also have amazing abilities that are both impressive and adorable.
Infamous Experiment: Descendants Of Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment Victims Seek Remaining Settlement Money
The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment is infamous for its misleading nature. Families of the victims are now seeking to claim the remaining money from a 1975 settlement.
Here Are The Close-Up Images Of Jupiter's Great Red Spot Thanks To JunoCam And Citizen Scientists
JunoCam has sent in close-up images of Jupiter's most iconic feature, the Great Red Spot. Citizen scientists were quick to take the opportunity to process and enhance the photos.
Releasing 20 Million Mosquitoes May Help In Fight Against Zika Virus, Chikungunya And Dengue
Verily's technologically advanced Debug Project is already underway in Fresno County. How will releasing 20 million bacteria-infected male mosquitoes help reduce the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes?
Indestructible Tardigrades: Water Bears Can Survive The Apocalypse
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Harvard explore the astrophysical events that could kill tardigrades and sterilize the Earth. What they found was a resilience of life on Earth thanks to tardigrades.
This 3D-Printed Silicone Heart Beats Like A Real Human Heart
Researchers have developed an artificial heart that is similar to a human heart in form and function. Though the silicone heart still has its limitations, the team's development shows a different way of creating artificial hearts.
Smart Birds: Ravens Can Plan Ahead Just Like Humans
Researchers find ravens to have planning capabilities similar to apes and human children. Thie birds were found to use this unique capability for tool usage and bartering.
NOAA Suspends Whale Rescue Efforts After Rescuer's Death
The NOAA has announced their suspension of whale disentanglement efforts as a result of the accidental death of a veteran rescuer. The decision was made to review their current emergency response protocols.
Powdered Mac And Cheese May Contain Toxic Chemicals Banned From Kids' Toys
Advocacy groups are conducting a test of the phthalate content of dairy products in the market. Out of the 30 cheese products tested, 29 turned out positive for containing phthalates.
Neil Armstrong Moon Dust Bag To Be Sold At Auction For Up To $4 Million
The bag which Neil Armstrong used to bring home lunar samples from the Apollo 11 mission will be auctioned off on the mission's anniversary. The moon dust bag is just one of 180 space exploration items to be auctioned off.
Tall Men At Higher Risk Of Death From Prostate Cancer: Study
Prostate cancer is the second leading type of cancer among men. Now, researchers have found that taller men and heavier men are more at risk of being diagnosed with high-grade prostate cancer and of death from prostate cancer.
ESA's BepiColombo Mission To Explore Mysteries Of Mercury
BepiColombo is the European Space Agency’s first mission to explore Mercury. The collaborative mission between the ESA and JAXA aims to explore the planet’s inner workings, history, and origin.
Men Urged To Masturbate 21 Times A Month To Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
A study finds that men who ejaculate more frequently are less at risk of developing prostate cancer. The results of the decade-long study are in line with other such studies with similar results.
Google's New Startup Dandelion To Heat Homes Using Geothermal Energy
Google's newest sibling from parent Alphabet Inc. aims to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and homes. Dandelion offers heating and cooling systems that use geothermal energy.
Pet Owners At Greater Risk Of Finding Tick On Household Members
Researchers surveyed mor than 2,000 households in Lyme disease-endemic states to study the differences in tick encounters among the household members. Do ticks crawl on pet owners more?
Endo Pulls Opioid Opana ER From The Market After FDA Request
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that they will voluntarily be removing Opana ER from the market as per the FDA's request. Despite this move, the company still believes in Opana ER's safety and efficacy.
CDC Warns Of Trichinosis Outbreaks Linked To Walrus Meat
The CDC reports two trichinosis outbreaks associated with the consumption of raw or undercooked walrus meat. The numbers of walrus meat-related trichinosis cases have significantly lessened since 1975 due to still unknown reasons.
High Sugar Intake During Pregnancy Linked To Child's Increased Risk For Asthma And Allergies
In the United States, per capita refined sugar consumption increased by 25 percent from 1970 to 2000. Researchers found that children whose mothers had a high-sugar diet during pregnancy had higher risks for allergic asthma.
11 Indiana Teenagers Fall Ill From Consuming Drug-Laced Gummy Bears
Almost a dozen Indiana teenagers were sent to the hospital after experiencing adverse effects of consuming drug-laced gummy bears. The local authorities call this incident a 'wake-up call' to parents and teens.
Vagina Glitter Capsules Receive Thumbs Down From Gynecologists
Pretty Woman Inc. is making noise because of its product, which is essentially a vaginal glitter bomb. Doctors are quick to express their concerns over the possible hazards involved in using the product.
Woman Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Fishing In Gulf Of Mexico
A woman from Mississippi contracted a flesh-eating bacteria after her hand was pricked by a live shrimp in a bait bucket during a fishing trip in Alabama. Her doctors describe her ordeal and survival as a miracle.
Martian Soil Too Toxic To Support Life On Mars
Researchers found evidence of toxicity in Martian soil. Although perchlorates are quite harmless in normal temperatures, exposure to high temperatures makes it a killer of organic material.
Gene Editing-Technique Can Help Identify CRISPR Mistakes
CRISPR is a significant gene editing tool that allows for the editing or manipulation of the genetic code, but it still has its flaws. CHAMP is the new development that can help CRISPR to be more accurate.
GTA Online Hackers Actually Find Aliens In Secret Mission: Mystery Over?
A group has supposedly uncovered a long-standing alien mystery in ‘GTA Online’ after activating a secret alien mission. Is this the end of the ‘GTA Online’ alien mystery?
Voting For New Crayola Color Now Open: Here Are The Names To Choose From
The fan-submitted names for Crayola's new shade of blue have been announced. Some people love it, some are unimpressed, but others suggested more comical names for the crayon. Bluey McBlueface, anyone?
Brain-Eating Amoeba Detected In Two Water Systems In Louisiana
Two water systems in Louisiana tested positive for the presence of the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri. Authorities remind the pubic that the tap water is safe for drinking, but must be prevented from entering the nose.
Breastfeeding For More Than 2 Years Places Children At Higher Risk Of Dental Cavities
Children who were breastfed for over two years are more at risk of developing severe dental cavities. Prolonged nighttime feeding and the composition of human milk may also be contributing factors.
Orca Low Pregnancy Rates Largely Blamed On Scarce Food: What Can Be Done To Save The Endangered Killer Whales?
A recent study found that a major reason for orca pregnancy failure is food shortage. What are the other things that contribute to the dwindling orca population?
