Articles by Athena Chan
The Moon Is A Part Of Mars? President Trump's Space Policy Tweet Sparks Confusion
The moon is a part of Mars? President Trump criticizes NASA over moon mission plan, saying they should focus on going to Mars instead, and sparks confusion with a tweet.
Written Testimony Calling Climate Change Effects 'Possibly Catastrophic' Blocked By White House
The White House reportedly blocked a written testimony about how climate change can threaten national security. The action is in line with President Trump's views on climate change.
Three Hospital Patients Dead Due To Pre-Packed Sandwiches Contaminated With Listeria
Investigations are under way after three hospital patients died in a listeria outbreak. The source of the listeria contamination so far appears to be pre-packed sandwiches .
NASA Planning To Open ISS To Commercial Business, Private Astronauts
International Space Station has been accepting more and more commercial projects. Soon, the agency will be letting private citizens visit the space station as well, but it will come at a price.
American Hunter Tess Talley Who Shot A Giraffe Defends Actions, Says She Is 'Proud To Hunt'
The American hunter whose photo with the giraffe she shot went viral in 2017. She is now defending her actions and her love for hunting.
Football Field-Sized Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth In September, Has Low Chance Of Hitting
Experts are expecting an asteroid to have a close encounter with Earth this coming September. There is no need to worry about it, as the chances of it hitting Earth are very low.
Microplastics Common From Ocean Surface To Ocean Floor, Entering Marine Food Webs
How deeply does our plastic problem really affect the planet? Even the creatures at the deepest parts of the ocean have microplastics in their system.
Jupiter Will Be So Close To Earth This Month, Its Moons Can Be Seen With Binoculars
Sky watchers should get ready, because Jupiter is showing up this June. The planet will be so close to the Earth that it and its moons can be seen even just using binoculars.
Researchers Find 52-Million-Year-Old Patagonian Ancestor Of Tree Now Common In Southeast Asia
Is the history of Castanopsis trees really limited to the Northern Hemisphere? Fossils recovered in Patagonia suggest that the trees had a history in the Southern Hemisphere as well.
Study Finds Link Between Violent Video Games And Gun Behavior
How can video games really affect children? Researchers of a new study found a link between violent video games and the way children behave around guns.
Nations Taking A Stand Against Imported Plastic Waste
Why are many countries now taking a stand on the imported plastic waste swamping their territories? It all started within China's ban on waste imports.
Godzilla's Larger Size Reflects Humanity's Collective Anxiety, Researchers Say
Godzilla has entertained many people for decades since it was first introduced in 1954. But is it really just for entertainment, or is there something deeper to this iconic monster?
England Protects Marine Life With 'Blue Belt' Expansion
England is making a huge move for marine conservation by adding 41 new Marine Conservation Zones. These new areas are now a part of the 'Blue Belt' of protected areas.
Punctured Skulls On Saber-Toothed Cats Show They Viciously Fought Each Other With Bone-Penetrating Fangs
Just how vicious were saber-toothed cats? Evidently, the creatures engaged in combat with one another, and could easily puncture bone with their strong, iconic fangs.
LOOK: Stunning Time-Lapse Video Of Earth Captured By Astronaut Aboard The ISS
Have a look at the time-lapse video showing the stunning beauty of Earth viewed from the International Space Station. One can see the cloudy sky over the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Maple Trees Can Change Sex From Year To Year, Study Finds
Researchers found that striped maple trees can actually change their sex year by year. Unfortunately, the female trees are more likely to get sick and die than the males.
LOOK: Footage Of 1900's Solar Eclipse Is Oldest Surviving Film Of The Phenomenon
The oldest footage of a solar eclipse was captured by a British filmmaker in North Carolina in 1900. It was recently rediscovered and restored for all to enjoy.
LOOK: School Of Fish Captured In Fossil
An incredible fossil of a school of fish shows early schooling behavior in the creatures. All 259 fossilized fish are facing in the same direction.
24-Inch Plastic Hose Found Inside Dead Dolphin
A dolphin that washed ashore in Florida was found to have a 24-inch plastic hose in its stomach. It is the second dolphin with plastic in the stomach found stranded in the area in the past month.
10-Year-Old's Leg Torn Off During Shark Attack
A 10-year-old boy's leg was torn off after an attack by what is suspected to be a bull shark. In the United States, Florida had the most unprovoked shark attacks in 2018.
Female Crickets More Attracted To Older Crickets But Have Less Sex
Female crickets are evidently more attracted to the older males of the species for mating. However, they end up having less sex than those who choose the younger males.
Baby Birds In Trash Bag Rescued From Portland Dumpster
A nest full of baby birds was discovered inside a plastic trash bag in a dumpster in Portland. Someone had discarded the nest, and the chicks would have died if a passerby did not rescue them.
Human Activity Causing Wildlife To Shrink, Larger Animals To Face Extinction
Researchers of a new study find that human activity is causing animals to shrink. Habitat loss, deforestation, and climate change are just some of the impacts of human activity.
LOOK: Passenger Lights Cigarette On Spirit Airlines Flight
A seemingly intoxicated man was caught on camera lighting and smoking a cigarette on a flight. What are the general rules regarding smoking on airplanes?
Rare Dodo Bird Skeleton Up For Auction Estimated To Fetch Over $700,000
A rare dodo skeleton up for auction this week may fetch over $700,000. According to experts, the rare specimen shows what humans are doing to the planet.
Aftershocks Of 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake Felt In 2017-2018, Study Finds
For how long can an earthquake's effects be felt? Researchers of a new study discover aftershocks over half a century after the earthquake itself happened.
Meteor The Size Of A Small Car Lights Up Australian Sky
A bright meteor streaked through Australia this week and lit up the night sky. Despite its size and brightness, it is still considered quite small by NASA's standards.
What Children Mean When They Say Technology Is 'Creepy'
Parents are worried over the possible effects of technology on their children, but children have their own concerns over the matter, too. What exactly do children mean when they say that technology is 'creepy?'
Help Name Two Dolphins In Potomac River
Ever dreamed of naming a dolphin? Nature groups are asking for citizen help for the first time in naming two of the dolphins in Potomac River.
ISS Flies Over North America, How To Spot The ISS From Where You Are
The ISS is flying over North America this weekend, giving many an opportunity to spot it in the night sky. How can one have the chance to have a look at it the next time it flies over the area?
