Articles by Athena Yenko
Superstar Eta Carinae Is Shooting Cosmic Rays To Earth
Through data from NASA’s NuSTAR telescope, astronomers confirmed the superstar Eta Carinae has been shooting cosmic rays to Earth. Before this, the origin of some unique X-rays and gamma rays detected on Earth was a mystery to experts.
Fragments Of Meteorites Possibly Recovered Off Washington Coast
The team scouring off the coast of Washington was positive that they recovered the fragments of the meteorite that crashed on March 7. A NASA scientist said it is the largest meteorite he has seen in 21 years.
World’s Oldest Evidence of Horse Dentistry Found In Mongolia
A team of researchers unearthed what they believed was evidence of the earliest horse dental care procedure ever performed. The horse remains were collected from ancient burials associated with the ancient Deer Stone-Khirigsuur culture.
Electrical Brain Zapping Reduces Violent Tendencies And Promotes Moral Judgment
A new study proposed that an electrical brain zapping device can reduce the violent tendencies of people. The study also suggested that the method can improve people’s moral perception on whether an act is right or wrong.
World’s First Animals Caused Global Warming That Eventually Killed Them
A new study found that earliest animals sparked a global warming that lasted for 100 million years. The researchers warned that the environmental impact caused by these ancient animals was similar to the impact of the ‘human animals’ today.
Chinese Scientists Develop ‘Star Wars’ Lasers That Can Burn Targets Within Half A Mile
Chinese scientists said they developed and tested a prototype of a laser weapon with beams that can penetrate the clothes. The weapon, called the ZKZM-500, is reportedly ready for mass production.
Paleontologists Face Hurdle Hunting Dinosaur Amber In Myanmar
A paleontologist reported having difficulties from acquiring significant scientific findings from Myanmar due to the ongoing conflict between the army and rebels. Many ancient species were found preserved in amber from the region in the recent years.
NASA’s Supersonic Quiet Aircraft For Commercial Travel Gets A New Name
NASA announced the official name for its experimental quiet supersonic aircraft. The moniker is a combination of an official designated title from the U.S. Army and a running inside joke within the space agency.
Human Lifespan Has No Fixed Limit According To New Study
A study challenged the assumption that older people are more likely to die. The new paper proposed that there is a plateau to death rates at a certain age, suggesting that there is no observable limit to human lifespan.
Dark Suicide Theme In Anime Game ‘Doki Doki Literature Club’ Linked To Mental Health Risks Among Kids
A father from the UK suspected that his son’s suicide was triggered after frequently playing ‘Doki Doki Literature Club.’ Indeed, the game’s plot revolved around dark characters who are committing suicides.
Rhino-Like Mammals Roamed African Savannah Long Before Giraffes And Hippos
The analysis of 55-Million-year-old Moroccan teeth fossil offered an answer to the question regarding the true origin of a certain species that roamed right after the dinosaurs went extinct. These animals are called the embrithopods.
Here’s When To Spot Giant Vesta Asteroid So You Won’t Wait Until After 2040
Astronomers said 4 Vesta, a massive asteroid, has swung by Earth at a close distance it has never been before. The giant asteroid has gotten so close that it is now visible to the naked eye.
Life On Mars Possibly Began 100 Million Years Earlier Than Earth
A new study found that Mars’ final crust hardened rapidly than how Earth’s crust was formed. This new finding suggested that Mars may have become habitable 100 million years earlier than Earth.
Ocean World On Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Could Host Life With Newly Discovered Complex Organic Molecules
Heavier organic molecules with more sophisticated compositions were discovered for the first time on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. The discovery suggested that the moon can be the most promising host to other life forms beyond Earth.
First Human Mission To Binary Asteroid Will Help NASA Defend Earth From Possible Collisions
The European Space Agency announced an update on its Hera spacecraft that is set to be the first human mission heading to a binary asteroid. ESA said the spacecraft has entered its next engineering design phase.
Australian Cats Eat 649 Million Reptiles A Year, Pushing Endangered Species To Possible Extinction
A study found that Australian cats were killing reptiles in staggering amount. Still, even with the present study, the researchers believed that they failed to determine the actual damage that these cats have brought the entire reptilian species in the country.
NASA Leads New Search For Alien Life With Scientists Developing Guidebook For Finding Biosignatures
NASA announced a new project aimed at searching extraterrestrial life among the thousands of exoplanets that had already been discovered in the past. The new project sought the participation of experts coming from different scientific disciplines.
There Are Now More Than 1,000 Genes Linked To Humans’ Intelligence
A new study found new genes that are associated with humans’ intelligence. With these new findings, a total of 1,016 genes were now identified as responsible for people’s brilliance and stable minds.
Ryugu ‘Firefly Stone’ Asteroid Spells Good And Bad News For Japanese Spacecraft Hayabusa2
The Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 reached its nearest distance to its target asteroid, the Ryugu. A photo taken on June 24 revealed the interesting shape of the asteroid, which scientists found to be both interesting and challenging.
Opioid Crisis: Children Below 6 Years Old Are Unintentionally Overdosing On Drug Called Buprenorphine
A recent study found that children as young as 5 years old are accidentally overdosing on a drug called buprenorphine. The drug, which is an opiate itself, was meant to treat opioid addiction among adults.
China Weighs In On US Opioid Overdose Crisis: Cut Demand To Stop Supply
China said that for the U.S. to address illegal shipments of fentanyl, it should first cut the demand from the Americans. The statement was issued after a year-long investigation found that fentanyl is being shipped from China.
Lobsters Are Not Immortal, They Actually Die An Exhausting Death
A Twitter thread had gotten viral for explaining why lobsters are not immortal despite having the ability to live for hundreds of years. The thread discussed how the species actually died of exhaustion performing a process called ‘molting.’
New ‘Tick App’ For Detecting Ticks Now Available On Apple App Store And Google Play Store
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison created a smartphone app called the ‘Tick App.’ The program was designed to educate people on how to avoid ticks and help scientists understand more about ticks’ behavior.
Fermi Paradox Reassessed: Humans Likely The Only Intelligent Species In Observable Universe
Three scholars reevaluated the Fermi Paradox and concluded that humans are most likely the only intelligent life in the observable universe. The experts applied the Drake equation to perform their reassessment.
‘Brain Orgasm’ From Watching YouTube Videos Promotes Mental Health
A team of experts investigated whether Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response offers real health benefits to people who swear by the experience. The experience had been commonly referred to as 'brain orgasm' or 'tingles.'
There Could Be Thousands Of Unconfirmed Near-Earth Objects According To Scientists
Scientists estimated that there could be thousands of near-Earth objects that are left unconfirmed. The team called for concerned agencies to devise a method that could ensure timely detection of NEOs that could potentially hit Earth.
How To Stop Annoying ‘Plink Plink’ Sound Of Dripping Tap Based On Science
An experiment had finally figured out what produces the annoying ‘plink plink’ sound of water from a dripping faucet or leaky roof. The study also suggested one simple way to finally stop the nuisance which pestered generations of people.
US Natural Gas Industry Leaks Methane Higher Than Government Estimates
A study revealed U.S. natural gas industry has been emitting methane at much higher amount than what was previously estimated. The level of methane leaks calculated was enough to erode claims that natural gas is safer than using coal.
A ‘Parasite’ Jumping Gene Turns Out To Be Critical For Embryo’s Survival
An experiment revealed 'jumping gene' that was rendered by experts as useless is actually integral to the process of embryonic development. The study revealed that while cells normally restrained this jumping gene, embryonic cells actually unleashes them.
Air Force Certifies SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket, Awards $130 Million Contract
The Department of Defense certified SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to be at the helm of an important national security space project. The military also awarded SpaceX a launch service contract amounting to $130 million.
