Articles by Athena Chan
100-Year Mystery Solved, Yellow Glass In Egyptian Desert Caused By Meteorite Strike
Where did the yellow glass in the Egyptian desert come from? The mystery behind the yellow glass has been going on for nearly 100 years, and now scientists may already have the answer.
Bedbugs Twice As Old Than Believed, Date Back To Dinosaur Times 100 Million Years Ago
Exactly how long have bed bugs been pestering the creatures of the planet? A new study finds that the pests have been walking the Earth for the past 100 million years.
Peccary Or Pig: Animal Bones Challenge Piece Of Barbados History
Researchers found evidence that the supposed 'pigs' discovered by colonizers in Barbados were actually peccary. What does this mean for Barbados' currently accepted colonial history?
Choosing The Right Sunscreen For Proper Skin Protection
How does one choose the best sunscreen for proper protection from the sun? One of the important things is to choose one that will actually be regularly used.
Climate Change Responsible For Spread Of Deadly Frog Disease In UK
What is wiping out the frog population in UK ponds? Rising temperatures due to climate change are worsening the ranavirus epidemics threatening UK's frog population.
Meteor Streaking Through Chicago Caught On Camera
A meteor streaked through Chicago skies just before midnight last friday. Security cameras in several homes were able to capture the moment that the meteor flew past the suburbs.
187 Countries Agree To Restrict Sending Plastic Waste To Developing Nations
Nearly 200 countries have agreed to place restrictions on the sending of plastic waste to developing countries. Now, countries have to get approval from governments before sending their plastic waste.
Radioactive Carbon From Nuclear Tests Detected In Creatures From Mariana Trench
The Mariana Trench is home to the deepest part of the ocean. Even so, researchers of a new study found that even the creatures in the Mariana Trench are not spared from the effects of previous nuclear tests.
NASA Declares AI SpaceFactory Winner Of 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Challenge
The winner for NASA's 3D-Printed Mars Habitat Challenge has been announced. Years after the competition opened, AI SpaceFactory takes the top prize for their design, Marsha.
Climate Change Causing Growth Spurt In Old Trees
Tree rings reveal that the old trees in the forests of notheastern China are experiencing a growth spurt because of climate change. What are the pros and cons of the growth spurt?
Giant Basking Sharks Spotted In Numbers Not Seen Decades
Are the giant basking sharks making a population comeback? After years of occasional sightings, recent sightings catch the sharks in numbers not seen in decades.
Life Thriving In Antarctic Because Of Penguin And Seal Poop
What is driving the life hotspots in the Antarctic? Life is not easy to come by in the desolate area, but penguin and seal poop enrich the soil and contributes to the biodiversity.
Mountain's 'Fire-Breathing' For Thousands Of Years Due To Underground Methane, Study Finds
What is the mystery behind Turkey's Flames of Chimaera that has been burning for thousands of years? Researchers of a new study say that underground methane is causing the 'fire which never goes out.'
India To Launch Chandrayaan-2 Spacecraft In July For Historic Moon Mission
Dates are finally set for the launch of India’s Chandrayaan-2 for their moon mission. Will India be the next nation to send a spacecraft to the moon?
Renewables Produced More Energy Than Coal In The United States For The First Time
Are renewable energy sources poised to take over coal? Reports show that America's energy production from renewables surpassed coal in April and may continue to do so.
Human 'Fingerprint' On Drought Goes Back 100 Years, How Is Drought Affecting The World Today?
Researchers have found a human 'fingerprint' in relation to the world's drought condition in the last 100 years. How is drought impacting the world today?
Seagulls Caught Photobombing London Traffic Cameras, Now Nicknamed 'Steve' And 'Graeme'
Who are London's newest traffic reporters? Two seagulls have been photobombing London's traffic camera feed this past week, to the amusement of many people online.
Tiny Millipede Species Found In 99-Million-Year-Old Amber
A tiny millipede was discovered trapped inside a 99-million-year-old amber from Myanmar. It is now considered the first fossil member of the millipede order Callipodida.
'Kissing Bugs' Moving North, What To Know About The Disease-Carrying Insect
The CDC is warning the public that "kisisng bugs" are moving northward. What are some important things to know about kissing bugs and the threat they carry?
Endangered Green Sea Turtle Population Making A Comeback In U.S. Territories
Green sea turtles are considered endangered species. In a new study, experts report increases in green sea turtle populations in locations around the U.S. Pacific.
Teen Cheerleader Lilliana Schalck's Sudden Death Caused By Strep Infection
A teen cheerleader fell ill during a competition and just hours later was pronounced dead at the hospital. Evidently, the cause of her death was a strep infection.
Astrophotographer Grant Petersen Used His Smartphone To Capture Image Of Saturn 'Touching' The Moon
A photographer was able to capture stunning images of the Saturn-moon conjunction with the use of his smartphone. The planet Saturn can be seen 'touching' the moon in the images.
Giraffes On The Verge Of Being Considered 'Endangered' Due To Steady Population Decline
Giraffes are now being recommended to be moved from being classified as 'vulnerable' to 'endangered.' This is a major step toward protecting the species from total extinction.
Top Asteroid Experts To Practice Fake Asteroid Impact Scenario At 2019 Planetary Defense Conference
Top asteroid experts are coming together for the 2019 Planetary Defense Conference. In it, they will discuss defensive actions for a potentially hazardous asteroid impact through a simulation.
Ocean Waves And Winds Getting Taller And Stronger, Study Finds
As ocean winds are getting stronger, ocean waves are getting taller. The world's oceans are becoming stormier, which is bad news for infrastructure and sea-level rise.
Scientists Figure Out What Causes Sky-Glow 'STEVE'
What really causes the mysterious sky-glow dubbed STEVE? It has previously been discovered to not be an aurora, and now scientists know what causes them.
Researchers Create Spray-On Ice-Proofing Coat That Lets Big Structures Shed Ice Effortlessly
A new kind of coating can help large surface such as airplanes, buildings, and ships to shed ice effortlessly. With the coating, the ice is shed even with just a light breeze.
Hawaiian Hibiscus Flower Thought Extinct Rediscovered By Drone
A Hawaiian hibiscus flower long believed to be extinct was rediscovered during a drone survey. It was in a small colony of three individuals, growing on an inaccessible cliff face.
Zookeeper In Kansas Hospitalized After Tiger Attack
A zookeeper was hospitalized after an attack by the facility's 7-year-old Sumatran tiger. Authorities say there is no cause for concern for the safety of their guests.
Scientists Create 'Living Machine' That Can Eat, Grow, And Evolve
Cornell University engineers created a DNA material that has the three key traits of life. The way it autonomously organizes, synthesizes, and restructures itself is rather similar to how biological cells do so.
