Articles by Athena Yenko
Discovery Of Water-Worlds Increases Chances Of Finding Alien Life
A group of Harvard Scientists found that there are exoplanets that contained more water than Earth. The scientists said these water-worlds are bigger than our planet, suggesting that they could also support life just like Earth.
NASA Reconnaissance Orbiter Spots Beaker The Muppet, Yoshi, And Cookie Monster On Mars
A camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter transmitted images that showed sand and rocks taking the shape of a Muppet. The image was posted on Twitter, and netizens joined in, spotting other adorable figures from it.
Fireball 40 Times Brighter Than Full Moon Swooshed Pass The Alabama Sky
Numerous eyewitnesses saw an extremely bright fireball over SouthEast Alabama on Thursday night. NASA Meteor Watch said a small asteroid of about 6 feet in diameter caused the fireball.
NASA Administrator Backs Military Space Force But With One Important Clarification
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said he fully supports President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a military space command. The Trump appointee, however, believed there should be a clear demarcation between NASA and the future military unit.
21-Year-Old Girl Becomes Youngest Recipient Of Face Transplant In The US
Katie Stubblefield became the youngest person to receive a full face transplant in the United States. Hers was the first total face transplant at Cleveland Clinic and the 40th all over the world.
NASA Engineers Play Wake-Up Song List While Opportunity Rover Remains In Slumber
Engineers with NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover program came up with a themed song list they have been playing each day, trying to awaken the Mars Opportunity Rover. The team’s morale had been low since the rover went silent on June 10.
Paleontologists Discover Unknown Pterodactyl Species With Vampire-Like Fangs In Utah
A group of paleontologists discovered fossils that belonged to an unknown species of pterodactyls. The species were believed to have lived 65 million years earlier than most of the desert pterosaurs.
New Horizons May Be Approaching Long-Sought Hydrogen Wall At Solar System’s End
Scientists may now have understood the explanation behind the mysterious glow emanating from the edge of the solar system. The source of the strange radiance has been the subject of discussions among experts for the last 30 years.
Mosquito Bite Causes Brain Swelling And Seizures Of 6-Year-Old Boy
A mom’s Facebook post warning about a rare condition caused by a single mosquito bite had now gone viral on the internet. Her 6-year-old son had suffered brain swelling and seizures due to a disease identified as La Crosse Encephalitis.
NASA Launches Parker Solar Probe For Mission To ‘Touch The Sun’
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully launched on Aug. 12 after it had been delayed due to weather problems. The spacecraft victoriously separated and the probe was launched into space.
Construction Workers Found Fossil That Predates Life In Florida
Construction workers digging in southwest Florida discovered a fossil estimated to be from 2 million years ago. Experts believed that the animal from which the fossils came from lived before humans came to Florida.
Meteor Explodes Above US Air Force Base In Greenland
A meteor exploded above the Thule Air Force base in Greenland on July 25. The base is home to intercontinental ballistic missile sensors that give warning in an instance when ICBMs were deployed against the United States.
New Radio Telescope Detects Strange Frequency Coming From Deep Space
The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment or CHIME has picked up fast radio bursts with a frequency that became the lowest ever to be detected. The new telescope was expected to detect similar low-frequency burst on a daily basis.
Young Man Survives ‘Internal Decapitation’ Where His Skull Was Separated From His Spine
A 22-year-old man had miraculously survived being internally decapitated or what scientifically called as atlanto-occipital dislocation. People who suffered the condition had their skulls separated from their spines internally but their head was not entirely decapitated physically.
Moonless Night Makes Perseid Meteor Shower 2018 More Spectacular
A NASA meteor expert described the Perseid meteor shower 2018 as the best one among all the meteor showers this year. The celestial event will be visible to people across the world.
NASA Announces SpaceX, Boeing Target Test Flight Dates For Commercial Crew Program
NASA has officially announced the scheduled test flights for SpaceX and Boeing under the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Elon Musk’s SpaceX was scheduled to conduct its first crewed test flights ahead of Boeing’s.
Who Built The Stonehenge? Cremated Bones Hint At Creators Of Prehistoric Monument
People were more interested in how and why the Stonehenge was build but less concerned about the builders. Now, analysis of cremated bones at the Stonehenge offered lead to the possible identities of the people who built the monument.
Chicken Meat Most Likely To Make People Sick, According To CDC
Chicken sickened the most number of people during related outbreaks, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings from the report resulted in divided opinions among poultry experts.
Scientists Solve Mystery Of How Rare Blue Diamonds Are Formed
An analysis of 46 rare blue diamonds revealed how deep into the Earth these precious gemstones were formed. The analysis also revealed a new information about Earth’s geological reactions.
NASA Kills Hope Of Colonizing Mars, But Elon Musk Says Humans Can
A NASA-led study released on July 30 ruled out the possibility of transforming Mars to a habitable state like Earth by tallying all possible scenarios to make this happen. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, however, begged to differ.
Ancient Blue Crystals In Meteorites Reveal Sun’s Turbulent History
A team of scientists confirmed that the sun was once a juvenile being just like the other stars. The confirmation came after analysis of ancient blue crystals called the hibonite.
Teen With Peanut Allergy Dies After Chips Ahoy Cookie Packaging Mix-Up
Mom posted warning in her Facebook after her daughter with a peanut allergy died from accidentally eating Chips Ahoy Cookies with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The mom highlighted her daughter committed the mistake due to Chips Ahoy’s packaging.
World’s Oldest Bread Found In Jordan Suggests Hunter-Gatherers Baked Before Discovery Of Agriculture
The crumbs of the world’s oldest flat dough resembling the pita bread were found in an oven in a site located in the Black Desert in northeastern Jordan. The discovery suggested ancient people baked even before the peak of agriculture.
Scientists Debunk Blood Of Jesus Found On The Shroud Of Turin
A new study suggested the bloodstains on the Shroud of Turin were faked. Through a technique used in forensic, the researchers behind the study simulated the actual body position from where the bloodstains could have trickled down onto the fabric.
FDA Warns About Dog Food That May Bring Heart Disease
The FDA warned pet owners about certain types of dog food that could make dogs at risk of a heart disease. The cases were particularly worrisome because they involved dog breeds that are not genetically prone to develop the disease.
McDonald’s Salad Pulled From 3,000 Stores Due To Possible Fecal Parasite
A multistate clyclospora outbreak was linked to consumption of McDonald’s salad. In response, the fast-food chain pulled out the said food item from its 3,000 stores to help contain the outbreak.
Multistate Bacteria Outbreak Linked To Fresh Crab Meat From Venezuela
The CDC, FDA, and several local health departments issued a warning against possibly contaminated fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela. There had been cases of people getting sick and hospitalized due to the product under investigation.
FDA Recalls Common High Blood Pressure Drug With Valsartan Due To Cancer-Causing Ingredient
FDA announced a voluntary recall of common heart drug with active ingredient valsartan. The announcement was made a week after 22 countries had conducted their separate recalls of the same valsartan products.
An Orange A Day Keeps Common Cause Of Blindness Away According To Study
A new study specified the important benefits of including a serving of oranges to everyday meals. The study said oranges protect people from developing a leading cause of blindness that occurs after the age of 50.
Nationwide Smoking Ban In And Near Public Housing Takes Effect End Of July
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a smoke-free policy in and near local public housing two years ago. HUD said the policy, that will strictly take effect on July 31, was aimed at encouraging people to quit smoking.
