Articles by Athena Yenko
Passenger Live Streams Aftermath Of Southwest Plane Engine Explosion
A passenger was able to share videos on Facebook of what he and other passengers experienced inside the Southwest airline that exploded while on its way to Dallas. Investigators confirmed that the airplane has damage in its engine and fuselage.
Youth In Polluted Cities Have Higher Risk For Suicide And Alzheimer's Disease
A study from the researchers at the University of Montana revealed that youth, who are living in highly polluted metropolitan areas, were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Also, they are more prone to committing suicide.
Flesh-Eating Disease Usually Found In Africa Now An Epidemic In Australia
Scientists in Australia voiced out their concerns amid the growing and worsening flesh-eating disease in Victoria. The cases of infections at present were also more severe and contagious than before.
Scientists Explain Magmatic Plumbing System That Fuels Yellowstone Eruptions
The scientists from the University of Oregon successfully projected how magma structure and activity took place beneath Yellowstone. The step could be a significant contribution to predicting future Yellowstone eruptions.
Pregnant And Married Female Surgeons Tend To Drop Practice
A national survey found lingering signs that gender gap and stigma on pregnancy still exist in the medical field. These factors had even resulted in female surgeons being underrepresented despite constituting significant percentage among graduates at present.
NASA And SpaceX Postpone Launch Of Exoplanet-Hunting TESS
SpaceX announced that it needed to perform further analysis on TESS, thereby postponing its launch to April 18. NASA assured that the spacecraft remains ready for takeoff on its new scheduled date.
Scientists Manipulate 2 Atoms Into 1 Molecule In Breakthrough Step Toward The Future Of Quantum Computing
A team of scientists manipulated two atoms into one molecule whereas previous similar experiments had only achieved by combining a cluster of atoms. The breakthrough achievement became the most precisely controlled chemical reaction to date.
Expert Predicts Space War Looms And Will Start With Space Satellites Attack
A space war expert envisioned a conflict happening in space in the immediate future. He said it had become a possibility because of the advanced technology available to men at present.
Science Says Know-It-All-people Only Exaggerate Their 'Superior' Political Knowledge
Scientists corroborated what people have always suspected and observed among know-it-all people. They merely exaggerated their points of views, which were based on incorrect and biased information most of the time.
Earth's Magnetic Field Reunites Turtles With Similar Genetic Composition
Biologists found that loggerhead sea turtles may get lost while finding their natal beaches even with their capabilities for magnetic navigation. These turtles would nevertheless find other turtles with similar genetic composition.
Planet X To Appear In The Sky On April 23 According To Numerologist, But What Does Science Say?
A now-viral report posed the possibility of Planet X finally being seen on April 23. The planet, also known as Nibiru and Planet 9, would supposedly become visible with other astronomical bodies, signaling the end of times.
HP Envy ISS Printer Becomes First Model To Be Launched To Space
Two HP Envy ISS printers were included in cargo sent to space on April 2 aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The model is the first of its kind designed to meet the challenge of a zero-gravity environment.
FDA Approves First Medical Device To Use Artificial Intelligence For Diabetic Patients
FDA approved a device programmed with artificial intelligence that would precisely identify mild diabetic retinopathy. It's the pioneering AI-based tool that has been allowed for market release.
People Aged 20 To 55 Have Increased Risk Of Death In 5 US States
A recent finding determined different factors that impact life expectancy across the United States. One key finding was that people aged 20 to 55 in five states are at a higher risk of dying.
Spring Allergy Season 2018 Starts Earlier, Pollen Count Hits Record High In Some Regions
Data reflected different pollen concentration while experts observed the varying length of spring allergy season in the United States. The consistency was noticed in the past years and persisted with climate change.
Viral News Report On Buzz Aldrin Passing Lie Detector Test Gains Negative Reaction
An exclusive report received negative reactions online. Many condemned the publication for twisting Buzz Aldrin’s words regarding seeing aliens while aboard a mission.
The Flat Earth Movement Is Growing, Survey Reveals
A YouGov survey found that millennials were showing increased interest in the flat Earth theory. A big chunk of those who now believed in the concept belonged in this demographic.
Nestlé Introduces Pink KitKat With Ruby Chocolate In UK, It's Coming Soon In The US
Nestlé launched KitKat Ruby just within four months after Ruby Chocolate was introduced to the public. The new product will first be available in the UK and coming soon in the United States.
Urbanization Linked To Shorter, Intense Wet Seasons In Florida
Most cities in Florida experienced shorter but intense rainy season. Scientists from Florida States University suggested that the continued urban growth affected the state's local climate.
Elon Musk Warns Of Immortal Digital Dictator Taking Over The World In AI Documentary
Elon Musk believed that super intelligent robots could overpower people in the future. The Tesla CEO warned companies against creating robots with capabilities beyond what humans can do.
Eating World’s Hottest Carolina Reaper Triggers Crushing Headache
A man complained of thunderclap headache after participating in a contest where he ate one piece of Carolina Reaper. The case study on him was published just days after Carolina Reaper reclaimed Guinness World record for world’s hottest chili pepper.
