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.

Scientists Create World's First Pig-Monkey Chimera In China

Scientists in China created the first pig-monkey chimeras. Although they were 99 percent pig, monkey cells were found in various vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Researchers Crack Mystery Of How 'Tiger Stripes' Formed On Saturn's Moon Enceladus

Researchers of a new study cracked some of the mysteries surrounding the tiger stripes of Saturn's moon, Enceladus. A larger moon wouldn't have formed the stripes, making Enceladus's stripes a rather unique feature.

Human Hibernation Beneficial For Crewed Space Missions, ESA Study Suggests

Is human hibernation really plausible for future space missions? An ESA study suggests it is even beneficial for both the mission and for astronauts.

Country's Gender Equality Affects Men's Ability To Recognize Famous Females

According to a new study, a nation's degree of gender equality might have something to do with how men recognize, or don't recognize, famous female faces.

Why A 'Robot Hotel' Is Important To The ISS?

What is the ISS being fitted with a so-called robot hotel? Its first robot tenants are actually quite important.

CIMON 2: Emotionally Intelligent Robot Heads To ISS

CIMON 2 is heading to the ISS aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule. Compared to its predecessor, CIMON 2 has been upgraded to provide more than just scientific assistance.

Birds Shrinking But Wings Getting Longer Due To Climate Change

Researchers of a new study found that North American migratory birds have been shrinking in size over the last 40 years.

OSIRIS-Rex Team Explains Why Asteroid Bennu Is Ejecting Particles

The OSIRIS-Rex team observed the particle ejections just a week after OSIRIS-Rex entered its first orbit around asteroid Bennu. In a new study, the team narrows down the possible causes to three explanations.

Playing With Fire: Astronauts To Experiment With Fire Aboard ISS

Astronauts will soon be conducting fire experiments aboard the ISS. It is not the first fire-related experiment conducted in space.

Tropical Species More Vulnerable To Forest Fragmentation, Study Finds

Many animals are vulnerable to forest fragmentation as a result of human activity, but animals in warmer regions are evidently more sensitive than the others.

Scientists Find First Evidence Of White Dwarf 'Evaporating' Nearby Planet

For the first time, researchers found evidence of a giant planet associated with a white dwarf star.

Sleep Doesn't Benefit Or Impact Eyewitness Accuracy, Study Finds

Can sleeping reduce or increase the accuracy of eyewitness accounts? A new study found no difference in accuracy between witnesses who slept and those who stayed awake.

Scientists Discover 19 Dark Matter-Free Dwarf Galaxies

Are all galaxies dominated by dark matter? A new study reports the discovery of 19 dwarf galaxies that appear to be dark matter-free.

Lab-Evolved E. Coli That Consumes Carbon Dioxide A 'Stepping Stone' For Sustainable Production

Scientists evolved E. coli in the laboratory to consume CO2 instead or sugars. Although more work is needed, the study could provide the framework for future work on carbon-neutral production.

Astronomers Discover Most Massive Black Hole In Local Universe

A black hole at the center of galaxy Holm 15A is now considered the most massive black hole in the local universe.

ISS Astronauts Complete Six-Hour Spacewalk To Repair Particle Detector

ISS Astronauts Luca Parmitano and Andrew Morgan completed a six-hour spacewalk to repair the $2 billion Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS). It is the third spacewalk to repair the AMS, but only the latest out of over 200 spacewalks in total.

Shark Wounds Don't Get Infected Easily, Study Finds

How come sharks seem to be resistant to infections? A team of researchers found that the bacteria on their skin might have something to do with it.

NASA Spacecraft Spots Crash Site Of India's Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Lander

Before and after images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the crash site of India's Vikram Lander.

Researchers Use Citizen Photos To Analyze Steve, Picket Fence Phenomenon

Scientists used citizen scientist photographs as well as data from ESA's Swarm mission to determine Steve's exact location in space.

Study Sheds Light On How An Endangered Mammal Evolved Its Venom

Hispaniolan solenodons are venomous mammals that are now endangered. Researchers of a new study shed light onto how the creatures evolved their venom.

Hubble Detects Friendly Galactic Duo In 'The Dragon' Constellation

NGC 6285 and NGC 6286 are two galaxies friendlier to each other than other galaxies are, as can be seen in the incredible image captured by NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.

This artist's impression of the formation of a galaxy cluster in the early universe was released in 2014 as a handout by the European Southern Observatory

Study Brings Astronomers Closer To Signals From Cosmic Dawn

Astronomers have taken another step closer to finding signals from when the stars first formed in the universe, a pivotal yet least understood moment in cosmic history.

New Theory Explains How Black Holes And Neutron Stars Shine

Black holes and neutron stars are two of the most mysterious objects in the universe. A new study sheds light on how the celestial region holding them shine brightly.

NASA's Insight Marks First 'Land-iversary' On Mars

It has been a full Earth year since NASA's InSight arrived on Mars. Its mission to study the "inner space" of Mars will help uncover how rocky bodies form and become planets.

Help Reduce Carbon Footprint By Refraining From Sending Unnecessary Emails

According to a study, "Thank you" emails top the list of unnecessary emails, along with "Cheers" and "LOL." How much do these simple emails contribute to a nation's carbon footprint?

Dead Satellites Can Be Dangerous To Humans, ESA Proposes Mission To Remove Space Debris

ESA Warns Of Danger From Dead Satellites, Proposes Mission To Remove Space DebrisThe ESA takes the problem with space debris very seriously. At the recent ministerial council, ESA director general Johann-Dietrich Wörner proposed a mission to tackle the issue.

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