Articles by Luan Chan
Zebrafish Willingly Work To Get Opioid Doses: Study
Researchers experimented on zebrafish to observe the science of drug addiction and withdrawal. The addicted fish voluntarily worked harder to gain access and self-administer opioids.
SpaceX Rocket Launches Taiwan's Earth-Observation Satellite From California
SpaceX successfully launches FORMOSAT-5 satellite aboard its Falcon9 rocket on Aug. 24. Taiwan’s satellite will observe the Earth’s terrain and atmosphere for natural disaster management.
Women Have More Muscle Endurance Than Men: Study
Men may be faster and stronger but science says women’s muscles can endure activity longer. Women are also less fatigued after enduring long physical activities.
Planet Uranus Could Be Full Of Giant Diamonds
Scientists mimicked the intense atmospheric conditions of Uranus to simulate how the ice giant could form diamond rain. The laboratory experiments successfully created tiny gems.
Human Waste May Be Transformed Into Plastic And Nutrients In Long Space Journeys
Researchers have found a way to recycle biological waste for extended space travel. Astronauts can use their urine and breath to make 3D printer polymers.
Missed The 2017 Solar Eclipse? US To Witness One In 2024
Eclipse chasers will not have to wait another century for another total solar eclipse. Some major U.S. cities will witness another total eclipse in April 2024.
Gray Whale Stranded On The Beach For Three Days Successfully Rescued
A stranded juvenile gray whale was successfully rescued back to the water. The whale was beached for 3 days but managed to stay alive with human intervention.
Lawsuit Claims Nestle's Poland Spring Bottled Water Is Common Groundwater
A legal complaint filed in Federal court alleges that Nestlé is committing fraud. Plaintiffs argue that Poland Spring bottled water does not meet FDA regulations.
Boy Who Received Heart Transplant Dies On First Day Of School
Ohio teenager who got a new lease on life after a successful transplant collapses on the way to school. He passed away an hour later.
Performance Boosting Underwear Helps Ease Lower Back Pain
A new mechanical underwear can help prevent excess strain on the lower back. The mechanized suit can be activated by double tapping or through an application.
Loss Of Sense Of Smell Linked To Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Testing a patient’s ability to identify objects using odor could help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier. Researchers have found the link between the olfactory sense and Alzheimer’s progression.
Atari Sues Nestlé For Blatantly Copying Its ‘Breakout’ Game In Kitkat Ad
Atari filed a lawsuit against Nestlé for its ‘Breakout’ clone in a 2016 KitKat commercial aired in the UK. Nestlé said it will defend itself.
Large Near-Earth Asteroid To Safely Zoom Past The Planet On Sept. 1
NASA has confirmed that a large asteroid will have a safe flyby in September. Asteroid Florence is the largest near-Earth object to fly at a relatively close range.
NASA Resupplies ISS Astronauts With Tons of Scientific Cargo And Ice Cream
ISS astronauts have received more equipment for scientific research aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule. NASA also rewarded their hard work with a freezer full of real ice cream.
Late Night Snacking Lowers The Skin’s UV Protection
The human skin has a biological clock and eating at abnormal times disrupts it. Research has shown eating late at night weakens the skin’s defenses against UV rays.
Walnuts Can Help Control Appetite And Cravings: Study
Eating a handful of walnuts a day could fight off obesity. Researchers discovered how eating walnuts changes brain activity to stave off hunger and cravings.
Asteroid Expected To Skim Past Earth In October
The European Space Agency has confirmed that asteroid 2012 TC4 will fly between Earth and the moon in October. The asteroid will not hit the planet.
Diet Food And Drinks May Trigger Weight Gain And Diabetes: Study
A study has found that low-calorie food and beverage could increase the risk for obesity and diabetes. Misaligned sweetness and calories deceive our body’s metabolism into gaining weight.
Goldfish Get Drunk On Themselves To Survive Frozen Waters
Survival of the fittest means getting drunk in frozen waters for goldfish. Researchers discovered that goldfish produce alcohol from their cells to survive in low-oxygen waters.
Earth Is Heating Up: NOAA Says 2016 Hottest Year On Record For Planet
The NOAA international report showed that 2016 is the hottest year over the past decades. Learn what other climate threats have been observed for 2016.
Nearby Sun-Like Star Hosts 4 Earth-Sized Planet Candidates
An international team of astronomers discovered four Earth-sized exoplanets amid stellar noise. The planets are within the habitable zone and can be seen from Earth.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2017 Not Brightest Meteor Shower In History: NASA
The Perseid meteor shower will not light up the night sky in an incredible display in 2017. NASA debunks rumors and says the moon will be brighter.
Scientists Successfully Use CRISPR-Edited Skin Grafts To Treat Type-2 Diabetes And Obesity
Scientists grafted genetically edited human skin cells to treat type-2 diabetes and prevent obesity in mice. The removable patches could be a viable replacement for insulin shots.
Officers Taken To Hospital After Responding To Fentanyl Overdoses
A car crash related to drug overdose in Chelsea sent three police officers to the hospital after rescuing the casualties. Reports say fentanyl was involved.
Hikers Rescue Rarely Seen Bobcat Kitten Roaming Alone
A juvenile bobcat gets rescued after stalking hikers on a mountain trail near Sausalito, California. The kitten has been examined and will be released in a few months.
Researchers Accidentally Discover Aluminum Alloy That Reacts With Water To Create Hydrogen
Researchers with the U.S. Army accidentally discovered a new way to produce hydrogen with aluminum. The new aluminum nanomaterial produces hydrogen when exposed to water.
Astronomers Spot Bright And Massive Storm Near Neptune’s Equator
Astronomers from UC Berkeley visiting the Keck Observatory spotted a massive new storm system in Neptune. The strange bright storm is as wide as Earth.
Scientists Successfully Use CRISPR To Snip Genetic Defect From Human Embryo
Hereditary diseases may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists from OHSU successfully corrected a faulty gene that leads to fatal heart disease using CRISPR.
Half Of People Using Cannabidiol Products Stopped Taking Prescriptions And Traditional Medications
A recent survey of HelloMD members who use Cannabidiol products reveals that nearly half discontinued taking pharmaceutical drugs. Eighty percent believe CBD is very effective.
Kitchen Sponges Are Host To Millions Of Bacteria
Scientists reveal that kitchen sponges may be more dangerous than originally believed and should be replaced weekly. Cleaning or sterilizing sponges do not remove bacteria.
