Articles by Luan Chan
Astronomers Unveil Most Accurate Map Of Dark Matter In The Universe
The Dark Energy Survey collaboration releases the largest and most accurate measure of dark matter. Astrophysicists now have a better understanding of how the universe ages.
Did Astronomers Just Discover A Neptune-Sized Exomoon Orbiting Kepler-1625b?
A team of astronomers has announced the first detection of a possible exomoon 4,000 light years away. The candidate’s status may be confirmed by October 2017.
Utah Health Department Confirms That Livestock Caused The Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
The Health Department reports findings of its investigation on the deadly E. Coli outbreak that killed 2 children in Southwest Utah. Officials say that livestock is responsible.
Saturn Moon Titan Has Molecules That Can Help Form Cell Membranes
Scientists from NASA detected acrylonitrile on the atmosphere of Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan. The new discovery may help researchers understand chemical reactions that have made Earth habitable.
Soyuz Rocket Heads To International Space Station With 3 Veteran Astronauts
The ISS expands to a crew of six after the Soyuz Rocket docked with three veterans. The new team is excited to carry out research.
Drinking Alcohol Regularly May Lower Risk For Type 2 Diabetes
A new study reveals that drinking alcohol three to four times a week in moderate amounts reduces the risk for diabetes. Is it too good to be true?
Researchers Say It’s OK Not To Finish Antibiotics But Doctors Disagree
Researchers recently claimed that patients do not need to finish out their antibiotics. Doctors are now firing back over the irresponsible and potentially harmful advice.
Slug Slime Inspires Scientists To Develop A New Type Of Surgical Glue
Researchers turn to nature in order to develop tougher and more flexible surgical glue. The new adhesive can also seal holes even in beating hearts.
Scientists Find Evidence That Ancient Canaanites Survive Today: Was The Bible Wrong?
Ancient Canaanites were annihilated according to a passage in the Old Testament, but the Bible may be mistaken. Archaeologists have found evidence of Canaanite DNA in modern-day Lebanese.
VR Application Simulates Infant Emergency Scenarios For Medical Training
Virtual Reality transforms medical training with a new application that aims to prepare doctors for infant emergencies. Oculus wants to continue doing similar educational projects.
NASA Uploads Archive Videos Of Air And Space Vehicles On YouTube
NASA releases hundreds of aircraft test flights and failure videos from its archive on YouTube. About 500 videos will be made available to the public.
Man Recovers After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria On Hike
A Florida man finally recovers after battling flesh-eating bacteria contracted from a hike in New Hampshire. Health experts say blaming Mount Garfield is an inaccurate assumption.
SDSU Commences Ground Breaking To Begin Construction Of 800-Mile Underground Neutrino Facility
South Dakota State University has broken ground to begin excavation for its planned Neutrino research facility. Excavation for the deep underground facility could take 10 years to finish.
FDA Grants Approval For First-Ever Neonatal MRI Device
The U.S. FDA has granted Aspect Imaging a 510(k) clearance for its Embrace Neonatal MRI device. Embrace is the first MRI designed for babies in the NICU.
Drugstore Says Lowering Price Of Morning-After Pill May Encourage Women To Use It
Boots Pharmaceuticals angered women for suggesting that decreasing the price of its morning-after pills will encourage inappropriate behavior. The drugstore apologized after a major backlash.
Stanford Researchers Debut Vine-Inspired Soft Robots That Can Grow On Command
Researchers develop a flexible robot that can grow to 1,000 times its size, move fast, inflate or deflate, and manage complicated obstacles. Meet the Vinebot.
Elephant Seals Recognize Rhythm And Pitch To Avoid Bullies
Scientists have discovered that elephant seals can identify each other using their unique voices. Male seals use voice identification to evade and flee from aggressive alphas.
Hubble Captures Mars Moon Phobos Orbiting Red Planet
The Hubble space telescope captured Phobos photobombing Mars during an observation in 2016. NASA finally releases the time-lapse image of the Martian satellite in orbit.
Fecal Bacteria Found In Drinks Sold By Major Fast Food Restaurants Like McDonald's
Scientists discover another reason why fast food is unhealthy. Three major fast food chains in the UK test positive for poo bacteria in its iced drinks.
Potentially Harmful Algal Bloom Expected In Western Lake Erie This Summer
The NOAA predicts a large algal bloom in Western Lake Erie in the summer months. The public is advised that drinking water could be contaminated.
More Than 200 Hogs Slaughtered After One Confirmed Swine Flu Case At County Fair
An entire hog barn at the Clinton County Fair was tagged ‘Terminal’ after one hog tested positive for swine flu. All 280 hogs will be slaughtered.
Preliminary Necropsy Results Of Right Whales Found In Gulf Of St. Lawrence Uncover Evidence Of Ship Collision
Scientists performing necropsy on the Seven Right Whale carcasses found in June reveal preliminary results. Evidence of ship collisions discovered but other causes not ruled out.
Hundreds Of Medical Professionals Charged With Health Care-Related Scams
The federal government has concluded its largest takedown operation on health-related scams with hundreds of fraud charges. Doctors were accused of prescribing unnecessary opioids to patients and addicts.
Scientists Teleport Particles To Space: Will Human Teleportation Become Possible In The Future?
A team of Chinese scientists has achieved another feat for teleporting a photon particle to space. Could science teleport humans by using the same technology soon?
NASA Does Not Have Money For Mars Manned Mission: US Space Agency May Send Humans To Another Destination
NASA admits that it does not have enough funds to send people to Mars by the 2030s. The agency could focus on its planned lunar outpost instead.
Squirrels Remember How To Solve Problems For Up To 2 Years
Squirrels exhibit effective problem solving behavior when facing obstacles similar to challenges they have already solved. A study suggests that they remember and learn from past mistakes.
Man Trapped Inside ATM Sends Note For Help Through Receipt Slot
An Automated Teller Machine in Texas dispensed notes requesting for freedom to customers. A repairman was apparently trapped behind the machine until someone called police.
Giant Iceberg That Broke Off From Larsen C Ice Shelf In Antarctica Fuels Climate Change Debate
Delaware-sized iceberg finally parts from Larsen C, but experts are divided over the cause of calving. Some scientists claim climate change is not the cause.
Milky Way Galaxy Could Be Home Of 100 Billion Failed Stars
Astronomers believe that our galaxy could contain more brown dwarf stars than previously estimated. Star clusters outside the solar system reveal failed stars hidden in plain sight.
Great Barrier Reef Avoids UNESCO's 'In Danger' Status: Is This A Good Thing?
Australia’s heavily bleached world heritage site is not ‘In Danger’ but is the status really a big win? Here are the pros and cons of UNESCO’s decision.
