Athena Chan

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In my line of work, I strive to share stories that matter. I personally believe that even seemingly small stories can make a difference if it reaches even just one person who needed it, whether because it provided information they needed or perhaps opened their eyes to something new about the world around them. This sometimes means showing the relevance in what appears to be be mundane. But at other times, it entails making the grander stories reachable and attainable.

Although our job can be taxing at times, I often find joy in being on the same learning journey as our readers.

Zika is mostly spread through the bite of the Aedes mosquito

World Mosquito Day: How You Can Help Combat Diseases Spread By The Insect

In 2019 alone, 400,000 people died from malaria, two-thirds of whom were children.

Comet ATLAS May Have Been Part Of A Prehistoric Comet

The prehistoric comet would have wowed our ancestors 5,000 years ago.

National Aviation Day: Interesting Facts And Ways To Celebrate

National Aviation Day is celebrated on the birthday of one of the Wright brothers.

Attractiveness Bias: Researchers Identify Simple Trick To 'Level The Playing Field'

"While good-looking people have a greater sense of power and are better nonverbal communicators, their less-attractive peers can level the playing field during the hiring process by adopting a powerful posture," a researcher from the University of Buffalo, who conducted the study, said.

Hallmark Recalls 15,000 Baby Teethers Due To Choking Hazard

The teethers were sold in the U.S. from June 2015 to June this year.

Elder Abuse: Over 10% Of Older Adults At Risk Of Mistreatment

Financial abuse is said to be the most common subtype of abuse.

An electron microscopic image that shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

'Very Concerning' COVID-19 Virus Levels In Florida County's Wastewater Hints At Further Case Uptick

The county's eastern service area saw a 674% increase in the concentration of viral RNA from mid-May.

FDA Releases Warning Letter Addressed To Pet Food Company Linked To Animal Deaths, Illnesses

As of Aug. 9, the FDA was aware of more than 130 pet deaths and more than 220 illnesses.

Before-And-After Satellite Images Show Landslides Triggered By Deadly Haiti Earthquake [Photos]

A satellite image captured on the day of the quake shows landslides in the mountainous area.

Toxic Exposure: Presence Of Lead In Human Bones Shows Risk Of Metal Pollution

Researchers found a link between lead production and toxic exposures.

Hostess Recall: Hamburger Buns, Hot Dog Buns Pulled Over Salmonella, Listeria Concerns

The affected products were sold in stores across the U.S.

National Airborne Day: Significance And Interesting Facts About Sky Soldiers

National Airborne Day commemorates the first official Army parachute jump on Aug. 16, 1940, which soon led to the formation of the U.S. Army Airborne Units.