Articles by Athena Chan
5 Fall Ill From Gas-Station Cheese Sauce: Here’s How You Can Get Sick With Botulism
A case of botulism has five ill after consuming contaminated nacho cheese. What are the different types of botulism and how does one get sick from it?
NASA Asks Scientists To Help Pick Instruments For Europa Lander
NASA is calling on the scientific community to think of the best instruments for the Europa Lander mission. Each proposal must be compatible with the lander’s science objectives.
Elysium Space Seeks To Send Your Loved One’s Cremated Remains Into Space Via SpaceX Rocket
Space enthusiasts can now opt for a celestial memorial service. Elysium Space confirms that their Star II memorial spacecraft is set to launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
Dummy Caterpillars Glued On Plants Reveal Global Predation Patterns: Where Are They Most Likely To Be Eaten?
A dummy caterpillar experiment revealed a clear pattern in predation risk across the globe. Results show a higher risk for insect prey closer to the equator and at lower elevations.
WHO Aims To Bring Test Vaccine To Ebola-Hit Democratic Republic Of Congo
DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak poses a major challenge to the World Health Organization. Should the government approve, WHO hopes to bring the Ebola vaccine to the affected region within one week.
Woman Fights For Her Life, Others Hospitalized For Botulism After Consuming Gas Station Cheese Sauce
A woman from Sacramento has spent the last three weeks in the ICU after consuming contaminated nacho cheese from a gas station. What is botulism, and can it cause an outbreak?
Parasites Could Be Lurking In Your Sushi: Food Safety Tips To Avoid Anisakiasis
A man was hospitalized after complaints of abdominal pain turned out to be a parasitic infection from sushi. Here's what you need to know about Anisakiasis and food safety.
Boeing's Millions Worth Of Damages To Air Force One May Have Led To Flight Fire
Maintenance mistakes made by Boeing mechanics cost the company $4 million to date. The mishap could have led the Air Force One to catch fire.
The Human Sense Of Smell Is Better Than Previously Thought: How Did Our Sense Of Smell Evolve?
The human sense of smell has recently been shown to be better than previously thought. Looking back, how did our ancestors’ sense of smell evolve to the way it is today?
Suspected Giant Squid Found In Indonesia Is As Big As Boat: Here Are Other Gigantic Sea Animals That Washed Up Ashore
A creature thought to be a giant squid washed up on the shores of Indonesia. What other massive sea creatures recently ended up on sandy shores?
Global Cyberattack Targets Over 70 Countries, UK Hospitals Held At Ransom
UK’s National Health Service was severely hit by a cyberattack that targeted over 70 countries. The latest cyberattack stamps the medical industry as a vulnerable target.
No Astronaut On First Orion-SLS Flight Around Moon: NASA
Although NASA is capable to turning EM-1 into a manned mission, they have decided to keep the test flight unmanned. The SLS-Orion launch will follow its original plan.
Avocado Hand Cases On The Rise: What Is The Proper Way To Prepare An Avocado?
Doctors are warning of the serious injuries that improper avocado preparation can inflict. Find out the safest way to enjoy avocados without getting avocado hands.
WHO Confirms At Least One Ebola Death In Congo: Another Outbreak At Hand
Another Ebola outbreak has been reported out of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization was quick to respond to DRC’s eighth Ebola outbreak since 1976.
Water Found In Primitive Atmosphere Of Distant 'Warm Neptune'
A comprehensive study of warm Neptune HAT-P-26b shows a strong water signature and a primitive atmosphere composed of hydrogen and helium. The new data presents diversity in the formation of exoplanets.
Heroin Epidemic Triples Cases Of Hepatitis C In The US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports of higher hepatitis C incidences due to the heroin epidemic. The report calls for state policies for HCV prevention, and testing for at risk individuals.
Cotton Swabs Cause Injury: Here's How You Should Clean Your Ears, According To Experts
Experts are continuous in their warnings against using cotton swabs to clean the ears, though they remain to be household staples. Here is what the experts are saying about ear cleaning.
California Plans To Tax Space Rockets By Miles Traveled
California’s Franchise Tax Board just released their proposed tax plan for the state’s thriving rocket industry. Are they really planning to charge rockets by mileage?
ESA Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Votes In French Election From International Space Station
ESA’s astronaut Thomas Pesquet is currently orbiting around the Earth from the International Space Station. Still, being in space did not stop him from voting at the French elections.
Woman Swallows Over $7000 Cash After Fight With Husband
A Colombian woman swallowed over $7,000 in cash over her husband’s infidelity. The baffled doctors were still able to save over half of her savings.
Apple iPhones May Face Import Bans In The United States
Apple’s battle with Qualcomm continues, but the latter is fighting back. Reports say Qualcomm is getting ready to request for an iPhone import ban in the United States.
Lyme Disease And Powassan Virus Abound: What's The Deal With Tick-Borne Diseases?
This year is expected to have a particularly bad tick season, with experts warning of increases in Lyme disease and Powassan virus. Here are some things you may want to know about tick-borne diseases in the United States.
Halley's Comet Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Light Up Skies Very Early On May 6: Interesting Facts About This Celestial Event
Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to peak late on May 5 until the early hours of May 6. Here are some facts you may want to know about the celestial event.
Do-It-Yourself AI: Google Assistant Comes To Raspberry Pi
Google announces AIY Projects. The first kit in the set will allow you to create your own smart assistant with the help of Raspberry Pi.
Killer Whale Found Dead In Scotland Has Highest Level Of Toxic Chemical Ever Recorded
An adult killer whale from a small group of whales in Scotland was found dead last year. Analysis of her blubber shows the highest ever recorded PCB toxicity levels in a marine mammal.
World's Heaviest Woman Loses Hundreds Of Pounds Through Bariatric Surgery: See Her Transformation
The world's heaviest woman, Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, has lost hundreds of pounds since her bariatric surgery and therapy. Learn her story and see her transformation through these videos.
Teen Gets College Degree Before Graduating From High School: Here's How She Did It
A teen from Indiana, Raven Osborne, is beating the odds as she gets her bachelor’s degree two weeks before getting her high school diploma. Here is the school program that helped her to achieve this feat.
Gray Death: Authorities Warn About Latest And Scariest Opioid Drug Threat
Authorities warn the public about a new drug mix that could lead to more deaths in the opioid epidemic. Heroin and a drug used as elephant tranquilizer are just some of the dangerous components of gray death.
Here Are Some Of The Best And Wittiest Signs At The Climate March That Got Our Attention
The climate march brought thousands of people together from all walks of life for a single cause. Here are some of the wittiest signs from Saturday’s march.
EPA Removes Climate Change Data From Website On Eve Of Climate March
The EPA updated their website right before the climate march on Saturday. The move is the latest in the reshaping of the agency to match the administration’s priorities.
