Articles by Athena Chan
66-Million-Year-Old Fish Fossils Linked To Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs
Researchers of a new study found fossilized remains of fish that appears to be linked to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. The fish likely died within an hour after the impact.
Israeli Team SpaceIL May Win $1 Million If Beresheet Lands On The Moon Next Month
Israel's SpaceIL is poised to win $1 million if its Beresheet spacecraft successfully lands on the moon in April. SpaceIL is the first of the Google Lunar X Prize teams to launch to the moon.
Deadly Fungi Causing Mass Amphibian Extinction, 90 Species Already Affected
A deadly fungal disease has been causing trouble for amphibians in the past 50 years. To date, 90 amphibian species have gone extinct because of the disease.
Super Moonbow: Rare Rainbow Appears During Equinox Super Moon
The super moon not impressive enough to make people look up at the sky? The recent super moon came with a rare type of rainbow called a 'moonbow.'
Bramble Cay Melomys Become First Mammal Wiped Out By Human-Caused Climate Change
The bramble cay melomys have become the first mammals to be lost due to human-caused climate change. They were last seen alive in 2009, and are said to be wiped out by sea-level rise.
NASA Captures Image Of Massive Fireball Over Bering Sea
A meteor exploded over the Bering sea on Dec. 18, 2018. Amazingly, the instrument aboard NASA's Terra spacecraft captured a true-color image of the meteor's passage after it exploded.
Japanese Scientists Figure Out Where Asteroid Ryugu Might Be From
Where exactly did the mysterious Ryugu asteroid come from? Japanese scientists think they now know the space rocks that could be its possible source parents.
Vegan YouTuber Yovana Mendoza Caught Eating Fish, Explains Health Issue
YouTuber Yovana Mendoza is now explaining herself after a video of her eating fish surfaced. She explains that she had to add meat to her diet due to a health condition.
Massive African Watusi Steer Brought To Petco To Test Leashed Pets Policy
Two ranchers brought an African Watusi to Petco to test the store's policy on bringing pets. Fortunately, Oliver was warmly welcomed to the local Petco.
Geostorm To Give Northern US, Canada Chance To See Aurora Borealis
People in places such as New York, Michigan, and Maine may have the rare chance ot witnessing the aurora borealis this weekend. This is due to a geostorm that will bend around the Earth's magnetic field.
Some ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk For Psychosis
Can medication for ADHD increase the risk for psychosis? Researchers of a new study found that while the risk is still low, the Adderall type of drugs can.
Strawberry, Spinach, Kale Top Dirty Dozen List Of Food With Cancer-Causing Pesticide Residues
What are the fruits and vegetables included in the most recent 'dirty dozen' report? The popular kale is nearly at the top of the list, following strawberries and spinach.
Dozens Of New Species Discovered In Fossil 'Treasure Trove' In China
Researchers are describing a treasure trove of fossils along a river in China. Half of the dozens and dozens of fossils are of previously undescribed creatures, and they suspect there are more.
Space Orbiter Captures Image Of 'Hairy Blue Spider' On Planet Mars
Incredible new images from the ExoMars mission show the surface of Mars. One of the photos appear to show 'hairy spiders' that are actually the result of dust devil activity.
Three Or More Eggs A Week Linked To Increased Risk For Heart Disease
Are eggs more good or bad for the health? A new study adds to the debate, and unfortunately, it's not very good news for people who love to eat eggs.
Critically Endangered Porpoise Found Dead, Conservationists Say Possibly Less Than 10 Of Species Left Alive
The carcass found by conservationists is believed to be that of the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. It is possible that only 10 of the species remain alive.
Claire's Recalls Makeup Products Because Of Asbestos Contamination
Claire's is conducting a voluntary recall of three cosmetics products for possible asbestos contamination. If inhaled, asbestos can cause serious adverse health issues.
Softer Foods Gave Ancient Humans Ability To Pronounce 'F' And 'V' Sounds
How did humans come to pronounce the letters "f" and "v"? Researchers of a controversial new study believe that it may have something to do with a shift in ancient humans' diet.
More Young Adults, Teens Experience Mental Health Problems In Past Decade
The percentage of teens and young adults with mental health issues increased sharply in the past decade. What may be the cause of the increase?
Ferry Hits Marine Animal In Sea Of Japan Injuring 80 Passengers
A ferry in Japan carrying 121 passengers and four crew members possibly collided with a whale. Many passengers were injured, 13 of which were serious.
California Man Ernest Quintana Told He Was Dying Via 'Robot' Video Call In ICU
A California hospital is now under scrutiny after a 78-year-old in the ICU was told he only had days left to live via a robotic video call. His family is upset with the way the news was broken.
Rabid Raccoons Identified In Manhattan For The First Time Since 2011
Rabid raccoons have been found in New York for the first time in eight years. Health authorities are urging New Yorkers to vaccinate their pets.
World’s Oldest Tattoo Kit Includes Tool Made From Human Bone
Researchers rediscvered four ancient tattoo tools that were thought to be lost in a fire. Together with an ink pot discovered in 1963, the find is the world's oldest known tattoo kit.
NASA's New Horizons Team Releases 3D Images Of Ultima Thule
It's time to bring out the 3D glasses or practice crossing the eyes. NASA released new images of Ultima Thule, showing the KBO in 3D.
LOOK: Hubble Image Shows 2 Galaxies Colliding
A new image from NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope shows two galaxies colliding. The two galaxies were initially thought to be a single, irregularly shaped galaxy.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Set To Return To Earth From Inaugural Mission
The Crew Dragon is set to return to Earth after five days of being docked to the International Space Station. It now has to prove that it can safely return home in one piece.
Increasing Rainfall Melts Greenland Ice Sheet And Contributes To Sea Level Rise In The Arctic
Greenland is already losing so much ice each year. Now, researchers found that unusual rains in the Arctic may be contributing to the phenomenon as well.
Drinking Water Additive Recalled Over Potential Contamination With Deadly Bacteria
A company is voluntarily recalling its water additive product after FDA analysis revealed that it was contaminated with a potentially deadly bacteria. The bacteria is typically contracted in hospital settings.
Rare Giant Sunfish Washes Ashore In California
A rare hoodwinker sunfish that washed ashore in California was initially thought of as a common ocean sunfish. It is the first record of the species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Texas Grandma Judith Streng Poses For Photo On Throne-Shaped Iceberg, Gets Swept Out To Sea
A 77-year-old grandma was swept out to sea while posing for a photo on a throne-shaped iceberg. Fortunately, a boat captain saw her and made the rescue.
