Articles by Athena Chan
North Korea's Missile Test Fails: Here's What Could Have Happened
North Korea’s reported missile test failed early on Saturday. With certain countries having access to nuclear weapons, what are the threats that come with nuclear weaponry?
NASA Apollo Mission In A Box: LEGO Launches Meter-Tall Saturn V Rocket
LEGO is unveiling a new NASA-inspired Lego set. It comes in the form of a detailed replica of the first manned rocket to put people to the moon, the Saturn V.
New Technique For Recovering Ancient DNA Without Bones May Shed Light On Human Evolution
A new technique for DNA recovery allows for collecting ancient DNA even without solid bone fragments or fossils. Could this new method shed light into the mystery of human evolution?
Is Time Travel Possible? Physicists Use Math To Investigate Time Travel
The concept of time travel may be a little less fictional with numbers. The aptly named TARDIS model uses math to investigate the prospects of time travel.
Mystery Illness Kills 11, Sickens At Least 5 Others In Liberia
The World Health Organization is investigating 11 cases of unexplained deaths resulting from a mystery illness in Liberia. The incidents come almost a year after WHO announced the end of the latest Ebola outbreak in the country.
NOAA Investigates Unusual Humpback Whale Die Off In The East Coast
The NOAA is declaring last year’s unusually high humpback whale die off as an ‘unusual mortality event.’ The declaration is prompting immediate action and expert investigation.
This 25-Pound Blanket Can Help Relieve Stress And Anxiety, Clinical Studies Show
Gravity is a blanket that’s designed to make its users feel as if they are being embraced or swaddled. Its weighted design is made to be a stress and anxiety reliever.
Drugged Driving More Complex And Fatal Than Drunk Driving: Report
A report shows that drugged driving is overtaking the number of recorded fatalities among drunken driving incidences. The numbers are concerning, but the topic of drugged driving is more complicated than it seems.
Cassini Sends Back To Earth First Images From Its Saturn Ring Dive
Cassini’s first dive between Saturn and its inner rings proved to be successful. Along with its successful dive comes new and closer-than-ever images of Saturn’s atmosphere.
Rare Second Parchment Copy Of Declaration Of Independence Found In England
Researchers from Harvard found the only other parchment manuscript of the Declaration of Independence in the archives of West Sussex. The Sussex Declaration bears certain differences from the original parchment.
Golf Ball Pieces In Frozen Hash Brown Prompts Recall
Two hash brown products are voluntarily being pulled from the shelves due to possible golf ball pieces in the product. The recall adds to FDA’s list of latest food product recalls.
Apple iPad Pro 2 Release Looming? 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Going 'Out Of Stock' In Stores
Apple seems to be having stock issues with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Does the lack of stock availability mean that the company is getting ready to release the iPad Pro 2?
iPhone 8 Leaks And Rumors: Specs, Features, Release Date And What We Know So Far
Rumors and leaks continue to surround Apple’s highly anticipated 10th anniversary handset. Here is a quick round-up of what we know so far about the iPhone 8’s specs, features, and release date.
Fountain Of Youth May Be Hiding Within Human Body: Blood From Babies' Umbilical Cord Reversed Aging In Mice
New evidence suggesting overall improvement in memory and cognitive function through cellular infusion shows promising results in age reversal. Human DNA and cell analyses pave the way to unlock the fountain of youth.
California Health Officials Fine Hospitals For Substandard Care
Hospitals in California were fined for infractions on Health and Safety Codes that led to patient injuries and deaths. The medical facilities have to pay a combined amount of over $1 million.
NASA's Cassini Captures Image Of Earth Through Rings Of Saturn: Here's What Our Planet Looks Like From Afar
Cassini takes a photo of Earth from between Saturn’s rings before its 'grand finale' set to begin by the end of April. The photo of Earth is reminiscent of Voyager 1’s ‘Pale Blue Dot.’
Slovakia-Based Startup Now Ready To Accept Preorders For $1 Million Flying Car
A Slovakia-based startup launched a true flying car that can be used both on land and on air. AeroMobil doesn’t come cheap, but it is a truly unique vehicle.
Petco Not Liable For Death Of Boy Who Suffered From Rat Bite Fever: Jury
Jury finds Petco not liable in the case of 10-year-old boy who died in 2013. The boy’s death is linked to rat-bite fever despite not having been bitten or scratched.
Naked Mole Rats Can Survive Without Oxygen Using Plant Sugar Strategy
Researchers find that naked mole rats can survive in low to zero oxygen conditions. Find out just how fructose-driven metabolism helps the hairless rodents to survive.
SeaWorld Announces Birth Of Last Baby Orca Born In Captivity
SeaWorld announces the birth of an orca calf in San Antonio. The birth marks their last orca birth in captivity, and a last chance for guests to watch an orca calf’s growth up-close.
Reports Of Measles And Mumps Cases Continue To Rise; What Should You Know About MMR Vaccine?
Cases of measles and mumps continue to rise, and vaccinations are the best means of protection. Here are some things you need to know about the MMR vaccine.
April The Giraffe Finally Gives Birth To Male Calf: Here Are Some Giraffe Facts You May Want To Know
After a long journey, April the giraffe finally gave birth to a male calf on Saturday morning. Here are some facts about giraffes that you may want to know.
Couple Trying IVF Treatment Supposedly Learn They Are Twins: What Are The Risks For Children With Blood-Related Parents?
Reports of a young couple finding out they are twins while trying for IVF are circulating the internet. The legitimacy of the story is starting to crack, but what are the risks for children of consanguineous couples?
California DMV Confirms Apple Is Now Permitted To Test Self-Driving Cars, Adds To List Of Companies Testing In State
Apple Inc., is now officially added to the list of companies permitted to test autonomous vehicles in California. Their name on the list stands as a silent confirmation to the company’s movements in the growing autonomous vehicle industry.
Latest Recalls: Here Are Some Of The Most Recent Product Recalls, From Contaminated Salad To Homeopathic Teethers
Certain companies have been busy with recalls and investigations of late. Here are some product recalls you may want to know about, from contaminated salads, to garbage disposal hazards.
Mislabeling Prompts Recall Of Homeopathic Teething Tablets: What Is Belladonna?
Two homeopathic teething products are being pulled from the shelves due to mislabeled calculated amounts of belladonna alkaloids in the products. What is belladonna, and is it safe to consume?
Instagram Rolls Out New Sticker Features As Stories Beats Snapchat, Reaching 200 Million Users Daily
Instagram has released new sticker features and tools for Stories and Direct. The latest update comes as the company beats Snapchat’s 160 million daily users with their 200 million.
The Mar-a-Lago Kitchen Was Cited With Health Violations, Why Should This Matter?
A report on the various food safety violations in the president’s private Mar-a-Lago club has surfaced, and the citations have since been corrected. Why is this important?
Qualcomm And XPRIZE Announces Winners For Star Trek-Inspired Competition, Bringing The Tricorder Closer To Reality
The Star Trek-inspired competition that was five years in the making announces the teams whose efforts bring science fiction’s tricorder to reality. Competitors submit first ever real-life Tricorder prototypes.
Daily Touchscreen Use Affects Sleeping Pattern Among Infants: Study
Study finds an association between daily use of touchscreen devices and problems with infants’ sleeping pattern. Findings add to current research about both the negative and positive impacts of touchscreen device usage among young children.
