Articles by Athena Chan
Four More New York Schools Close Amid Measles Outbreak, Emergency Order On Vaccination Still In Place
New York schools are being ordered to close down as a result of the on-going measles outbreak. Since October, over 300 measles cases have been recorded.
Hubble Captures Stunning Image Of Southern Crab Nebula For Its 29th Anniversary
To celebrate the 29th anniversary of the launch of Hubble Space Telescope, NASA and ESA released a stunning photo taken by the space telescope. Hubble launched aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1990.
WHO Ebola Responder Killed By Attackers In Congo Hospital
An Ebola responder was killed by attackers at a hospital in Congo. Witnesses say the attackers do not believe that Ebola exists in their area.
Iconic 'Death Roll' Universal In Crocodile Species, Study Finds
Crocodiles and alligators are infamous for their 'death roll' maneuver. It has only been documented in a few crocodilian species, but a new study finds that it is actually universal among them.
Massive Green Fireball Seen From Vermont To South Carolina
The East Coast night sky was illuminated by a massive green fireball last Tuesday evening. The light was so intense that the lightning detector on a satellite detected it.
Image Of Moon Surface Is The Last Photo Beresheet Took Before Crashing
SpaceIL shared the last photo that Beresheet took before it crash-landed on the lunar surface. The SpaceIL team continues to move forward as they prepare for Beresheet 2.0.
Forcing Smiles At Work Leads To Heavy Drinking, Study Finds
Can faking a smile for customers affect employees at work? A new study finds that it leads employees to engage in heavy drinking during their off hours.
After Beresheet's Crash, SpaceIL Set To Build And Launch Second Moon Lander
The dream is still on for Israel's SpaceIL. After Beresheet's crash on the moon, the team is already prepared to make a second attempt at landing on the moon.
Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Experiencing Mini 'Baby Boom'
Are the rare and endangered North Atlantic Right Whales experiencing a mini baby boom? This season, researchers have been spotting several mother-calf pairs in Cape Cod.
Smiling Can Actually Make People Happier, Study Finds
Can the simple act of smiling really make a person feel happy? The debate has been going on for decades, but researchers now find that it actually can.
Sexist Trolls Undermine Katherine Bouman's Role In Black Hole Image
Her work in taking the first image of a black hole has gained Katie Bouman overnight fame. Unfortunately, sexist trolls were also quick to try and pass the credit to a white male scientist.
Taking Short Breaks Helps Solidify Memory When Learning A New Skill
A new study suggests taking short breaks can help when trying to learn a new skill. It is during the breaks that the mind helps to 'solidify' the new skill in our memory.
First Image Of A Black Hole Captured, And People Think It Looks Like The Eye Of Sauron
Scientists have captured the first ever image of a black hole, and many find that it resembles the Eye of Sauron from The Lord of The Rings. What else are people comparing the black hole to?
LOOK: Experiment Shows Massive Crustaceans Devouring Alligator Carcass On Ocean Floor
An eerie video shows massive pink crustaceans feasting on an alligator carcass at the bottom of the ocean. The experiment helps scientists understand deep sea and ancient food webs.
Albino Lizard Is World's First Gene-Edited Reptile
A group of scientists has created the first gene-edited reptiles in four albino lizards. Before now, reptiles have been rather ignored when it comes to developmental genetics.
Startup Developing Birth Control Drugs That Can Be Used By Both Men And Women
The birth control drug that a startup is creating can supposedly prevent pregnancies in several ways. It can do so without the hormone-related side effects.
Melanie Liverpool Who Pushed Commuter To Her Death In NYC Subway Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
After the 'urban nightmare' at a New York subway station, Melanie Liverpool who pushed another commuter to her death has been sentenced to 20 years to life. She initially denied the crime but eventually admitted to it.
Scientists Discover World's Tallest Tropical Tree In Borneo
Scientists have discovered the world's tallest tree in the rainforests of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It could very possibly be the world's tallest flowering plant as well.
Israeli Beresheet Spacecraft Snaps Photo Of Dark Side Of The Moon
The time is drawing near for SpaceIL's Beresheet spacecraft to make its landing on the moon. Even before the historic event, it has send back stunning images of the far side of the moon.
Alert Issued For Fisher-Price Baby Sleeper Following Reports Of Infant Deaths
Consumers are being warned about all models of a particular Fisher Price product. So far, 10 infant deaths related to using the product have been reported since 2015.
Toad The Dog Has A Second Mouth Where Her Ear Should Be
Toad the dog is a unique rescue dog that has a second mouth. She is just one of the dogs with a medical condition being cared for by the Mutt Misfits Animal Rescue Society.
Scientists Solve Mystery Of Why China's Terracotta Army Weapons Are So Well Preserved
Do the weapons from China's Terracotta structures have the earliest form of anti-rust technology? A new study sheds light as to what really keeps the ancient weapons in great shape.
Hundreds Witness Fireball Streaking Across Morning Sky In Southeastern United States
Hundreds witnessed the fireball that streaked over the morning sky in southeastern United States. So far, there are nearly 800 reports related to the sky event.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Now On Its Second Close Flyby Of The Sun
The Parker Solar Probe is beginning its second approach to the sun. The encounter will last until April 10, during which all four instruments will be collecting data.
Salmonella Outbreak: CDC Warns Pet Owners Not To Kiss, Snuggle Hedgehogs
Hedgehog pet owners are urged to take extra care when handling their pets amid the ongoing multistate salmonella outbreak. Hand washing and cleaning the pet hedgehog's toys outside are just some of the advised precautionary measures.
Here's How Mosquitoes Find You With Your Sweat
After over four decades, scientists now know how mosquitoes zero in on human sweat. Can removing the responsible receptor lead to mosquitoes that bite less?
'White Nose Syndrome' Causing Population Decline In Minnesota Bats
White nose syndrome continues to decimate bat populations in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting a significant decline due to the disease.
LOOK: Pumpkin Toadlets' Bones Glow Through Their Skin
The poisonous pumpkin frogs of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil have fluorescent bones that light up under UV light. With normal light they appear, orange, red, or yellow, but under UV light they glow bright blue.
World's Longest Salt Cave Discovered Near The Dead Sea In Israel
The salt cave near the Dead Sea is so far the longest salt cave in the world. Most salt caves do not exceed 10 kilometers, but the Malham Cave is over 6 miles (10 kilometers) in length.
Hubble Captures Image Of Rare Self-Destructing Asteroid
A rare asteroid self-destruction event was captured in clear images thanks to collaborative efforts from facilities all over the world. New survey telescopes can now scan the entire sky for such rare asteroids.
