Angus Chen appears in the following:
The Politics of Religious Holidays & School Breaks
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Muslim-Americans campaigning for school days off on holy holidays got a victory in New York. Other communities have recently struck religious holidays from the calendar. Who's right?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Space?
Thursday, March 05, 2015
How much do you really know about the cosmos? Test your knowledge here.
What A Habitable Moon Would Look Like
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
It's possible that we might not find extrasolar life on another planet, but on a moon. The Takeaway explores what it would take to create a habitable moon around a Jupiter-sized planet.
I Parasailed Planet KOI 314.02 And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
The Takeaway returns to another "Earth-like" exoplanet. This time, we take light steps on a low-gravity world called KOI 314.02.
Could Humans Survive On Kepler-438b?
Monday, March 02, 2015
One of NASA's favorite planetary candidates for habitability is Kepler-438b. But even an "Earth-like" planet like Kepler-438b is still pretty alien.
How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Climate Scientist?
Monday, February 23, 2015
Dr. Wei Hock "Willie" Soon is a prominent climate researcher who argues that climate change is not the result of human actions. But all of his money comes from the energy industry.
Lunar New Year: Fighting to Keep Tradition Alive
Thursday, February 19, 2015
For a younger generation of Asian-Americans growing up in the United States, celebrating the Lunar New Year has become an afterthought.
Assimilated Me: Why is it So Hard to Celebrate Lunar New Year?
Thursday, February 19, 2015
January 19th marks the start of the Lunar New Year. But a younger generation of Asian-Americans says they feel increasingly disconnected from the holiday.
How Marijuana Highjacks Your Brain To Give You The Munchies
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Shortly after toking up, a lot of marijuana users find that there's one burning question on their minds: "Why am I so hungry?" Researchers have been probing different parts of the brain looking for the root cause of the marijuana munchies for years. Now, a team of neuroscientists report ...
Egypt Takes Revenge on ISIS in Libya
Monday, February 16, 2015
ISIS released a video on Sunday showing the mass beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians on the Libyan shore. The is the first such video from ISIS to take place outside Iraq or Syria.
Unemployment: A Life Sentence For Ex-Offenders
Friday, February 06, 2015
While support grows for ban the box, some activists argue that banning the box isn’t enough to help ex-offenders get and retain work.
The Takeaway's Friday Five Starring Left Shark, The Simpsons, and Rihanna
Friday, February 06, 2015
Rihanna unplugs with two famous friends, The Simpsons go low-fi, Billy Joel gets ranked, two Neil Youngs for the price of one Fallon, and Left Shark tries to take over the world.
Prosecutor Drafted Arrest Warrant for Argentine President Before His Death
Friday, February 06, 2015
New evidence in Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman's mysterious death has turned up in the form of an arrest warrant he had drafted for President Kirchner.
Back To Work Then Ban The Box – Making Criminals Past Off Limits
Friday, February 06, 2015
Job applicants with a criminal background are often rejected but how can employers make the hiring process more fair without immediately rejecting qualified candidates?
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley
Friday, February 06, 2015
What would the world have been without Bob Marley? Known internationally as a symbol of freedom his music transcends both space and time. Today he would've turned 70.
Autism, All Grown Up
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
For adults with autism, it can be difficult to find services and programs to help navigate the world and job market.
Obama's Move to Protect Arctic Wildlife Triggers Fight With GOP
Monday, January 26, 2015
To the dismay and fury of GOP leaders, President Obama urged Congress to protect 12 million acres of Alaskan wildlife, a move that would prevent all future oil and gas development.
Accusations Fly in Wake of Argentine Prosecutor's Mysterious Death
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
An Argentine prosecutor was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot just days after he accused President Kirchner of shielding Iranian suspects in the nation's deadliest terror attack.
CDC Declares National Flu Epidemic
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Normally, a break from the classroom or workplace helps curb the spread of disease, but the exact opposite is happening this year. The CDC declared flu to be an epidemic just last week.
Is it Time to Revise Congressional Math?
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
The 114th Congress is in session for the first time today, and one of their first orders of business is to revise the way tax laws are evaluated.
