Articles by Luan Chan
Removing Old Cells Could Prove Effective In Stopping Osteoarthritis
Researchers discover that removing senescent cells from joints reverses osteoarthritis and promotes cartilage growth in mice. The procedure could also benefit advanced osteoarthritis cases in humans.
Female Dragonflies Fake Death To Avoid Sexual Harassment
A zoologist made a surprising discovery while observing odonates in the Swiss Alps. Female dragonflies pretend to die when harassed by males that wish to mate.
Jaime Lannister Could Kill Cersei In Season 7: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Actor Says It’s Plausible
‘Game of Thrones’ actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau reveals that some spoilers for Season 7 are true. One fan theory involving the Lannister twins may just prove to be true.
Rice University Engineering Students Develop An Algorithm That Effectively Predicts And Prevents Seizures
A team of engineering students have designed an algorithm that is very good at predicting and stopping seizures in real time. The project could be a product in the next seven years.
FDA Approves New Second-Line Oral Treatment For ALK+ Lung Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the oral medication Alunbrig for the treatment of ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer. Find out more about the newly approved drug treatment.
This Is How Diabetes Can Damage Your Brain Health
A recently published study links diabetes with increased abnormalities in several brain areas. Overweight and obese diabetics are most at risk for serious brain deterioration.
Elon Musk Finally Reveals Plans For His Boring Company At Ted Conference [Video]
Elon Musk reveals what he wants his tunnel company to accomplish at a TED Talk. The Boring Company plans to solve Los Angeles traffic with a series of 3D tunnels.
One-Third Of US Childhood Lead Poisoning Is Undiagnosed
A published study reveals that a huge number of lead poisoning in children is left undiagnosed and untreated. Southern and Western States have the highest undiagnosed cases.
Gym Offers Nap Class Where You Can Just Sleep And Still Burn Calories
A gym in the UK offers the best of both worlds for tired people who want to lose weight. Napercise lets people have uninterrupted sleep in a calorie-burning environment.
Couple Says Goodbye To Their Baby Without Brain: Donates Organs To Save Other Infants
The Oklahoma couple who carried their terminally ill baby to full term says their heartbreaking goodbyes. Eva Young’s organs will be donated to give hope to other kids.
Scientists Transplanted Small Rat Head Into Bigger Rat Without Brain-Damaging Blood Loss
Two neurosurgeons claim to have performed a head transplant on rats safely and successfully. They plan to go forward with human head transplant in December 2017.
Breast Cancer Rates Rising Among Asian-American Women
Research from California’s Cancer Prevention Institute reveals that women from six out of seven Asian-American ethnic groups have seen an overall rise in breast cancer incidences. Lead researcher recommends further investigation.
Cherokee Nation Files Lawsuit Against CVS, Other Pharmacies Over US Opioid Crisis
Cherokee Nation is suing pharmaceutical companies for not doing enough to prevent widespread circulation of prescription drugs. Lawsuit holds the companies and their pharmacists liable for the opioid crisis.
NASA's Cassini Spacecraft To Dive Between Saturn And Its Rings Before Fatal Plunge Into Planet's Atmosphere
NASA announces that the Cassini-Huygens Mission will conclude in a literal blaze of glory. Cassini spacecraft will perform 22 dives before burning up like a meteor.
Jalapeño-Flavored Chips Recalled Over Salmonella Risks: Here Are The Affected Products
Frito-Lay announces a product recall for some of its Jalapeño-flavored snacks due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Find out which chips are affected by the recall.
Is Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino Diabetes In A Cup? What's In It And What People Think
The Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino may look magical but it could be the one-way ticket to a diabetes diagnosis. Find out what makes the colorful drink so unhealthy and how people reacted to it.
Can't Wait For The Surface Pro 5? Check Out The iPad Pro, Google Pixel C, Acer Aspire Switch 12, And Other Alternatives
Microsoft has not confirmed any details on the Surface Pro 5. If you’re tired of waiting, we chose five of the best high-powered tablet alternatives.
San Francisco Power Outage Caused By Failure Of Circuit Breaker: Here's What Happened
Many were alarmed when San Francisco became part of the multi-city power outage on April 21, but officials say there is nothing to fear. Official statements blame fire for the blackout.
Here's A Brief History Of The Lyrid Meteor Shower That Peaks This Weekend
The Lyrid meteor shower amazes sky watchers each year but just how much do people really know about it? Here are some facts about Lyrids to add to your knowledge.
X-Files To Return To Fox With 10 New Episodes
Fox officially announces that ‘The X-Files’ will return for another round of sci-fi mystery in Fall. Season 11 will have four more episodes than season 10.
Footage Shows Blue Whale Gulping Down Massive Krill Patch [Video]
Scientists from Oregon State University captured a video footage of a blue whale employing strategic feeding tactics on Krill patches off the coast of New Zealand. The drone footage proves blue whale feeding habit theories true.
Astronomers Get Rare View Of Type Ia Supernova Magnified 50 Times
A team of astronomers captured multiple images of the gravitational lensing of supernova iPTF16geu located about 4 billion light-years away. Find out more about this extremely rare cosmic event.
NASA Announces World’s First VR-Compatible, 360-Degree Rocket Launch Video Coverage On April 18
NASA, United Launch Alliance, and Orbital ATK have announced the first-ever live video coverage of a rocket launch that is available to view in 360 degrees and in VR.
NASA Takes Photos Of The Mysterious New Rift On Greenland’s Petermann Glacier
A NASA Operation IceBridge aircraft has snapped photos of the new rift forming along Petermann Glacier in Greenland after a researcher provided its exact coordinates using satellite images.
DeeDee Could Be Our Solar System’s Newest Dwarf Planet: Find Out More About The Icy Orb
Astronomers first spotted the distant celestial object UZ224 in 2014. After years of observation, they reveal that 'DeeDee' meets all the new requirements to be considered a dwarf planet.
Star Wars Updates: Episode VIII Trailer Is Released And Todd Fisher Is Confused
Lucasfilm gifts the fandom with the first official teaser for ‘The Last Jedi,’ but denies Todd Fisher’s claim that Princess Leia will appear in ‘Episode IX.’
New Dinosaur Species Finally Named After Decades Of Excavation: Meet The Moabosaurus Utahensis
After excavating 5,500 bones over the course of 40 years, researchers finally recognize a sauropod found in a quarry in Utah as a new dinosaur species, naming it Moabosaurus utahensis.
CRISPR Is Now A Virus Detector: New Tool Can Accurately Detect Minute Amounts Of Viruses
Researchers have devised a new CRISPR-based tool that will detect very small amounts of virus and bacteria in blood and urine samples for diagnostic tests.
Planets Orbiting Double Stars Could Still Be Habitable, Study Finds
A scientific study finds that an Earth-sized water world revolving around two suns could remain habitable at a certain distance — and it won’t become a desert like Tatooine!
Tesla’s Advanced Automation Group Cancels All Existing Contracts To Focus On Model 3 Production
Tesla Advanced Automation Germany steers all efforts into Model 3 production, canceling all existing contracts with other car manufacturers and outside clients in the process.
