Articles by Athena Chan
Dementia Sniff Test: Inability To Smell Peppermint Predicts Disease Developing Within 5 Years
Peppermint is one of five specific scents researchers used to identify olfactory damage among their participants. Those unable to smell the five scents were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia within five years.
Sea Creatures From Japan Traveled To US Shores On Tsunami Debris
Almost 300 non-native sea creatures have landed in North American and Hawaiian coasts since the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami. Their survival was largely aided by plastic wastes in the ocean.
National Coffee Day: The Good, The Bad, And The Free
Here are some of the shops giving out free coffee on National Coffee Day. Before going on your coffee run, learn the health benefits and risks of the world's leading beverage.
Body Art Gone Wrong: Woman At Risk Of Going Blind After Eyeball Tattoo
A woman warns people of the dangers of getting a scleral tattoo after her own botched procedure. Although her eyesight has improved, doctors say her damaged eye is unlikely to get its full eyesight back.
Bed Bugs Attracted To Dirty Laundry, Study Finds
Researchers have found that bed bugs are more attracted to exposed used clothing compared to clean clothing. The results show a possible explanation for the bed bugs' global expansion.
WATCH: Breathtaking Video Of Aurora Borealis From International Space Station
The aurorae are incredible natural phenomena and we can witness them from space thanks to astronauts at the ISS. See the beautiful time-lapse of the natural light show.
Smartphone App Treatments Effective In Easing Depression Symptoms: Study
New research has found that app-based treatments are actually quite effective in reducing symptoms of depression. The accessible tools could prove useful in worldwide mental health management.
LOOK: Robot In China Successfully Performs Dental Surgery On Living Person
A robot in China successfully performed dental surgery on a brave volunteer. Along with 3D printing, this new technology could help solve China's dentist shortage.
Hardworking Babies: Infants Can Learn Persistence From Adults
Is persistence learned or innate? A new study shows how 15-month-old infants can exhibit the value of persistence and hard work if they see an adult do the same.
Fossilized Poop Of Plant-Eating Dinosaurs Reveals They Sometimes Ate Crabs
Researchers found traces of crustacean within the 75-million-year-old fossilized feces of a megaherbivore. The fossilized feces contains excellent insight regarding the life and possibly more diverse diets of the hadrosaurs.
LOOK: This Artificial Muscle Can Lift Up To 1,000 Times Its Own Weight
This artificial muscle is not just incredibly strong, but it also comes cheap at just three cents per gram. Are we one step closer to seeing more lifelike robots?
Gender Straitjacket: Gender Norms Negatively Affect Young Boys And Girls From 15 Countries
Does gender stereotyping really affect the way children think and grow up? A new study shows that it does and at an earlier age than previously thought.
Bald Men Viewed More Confident And Dominant: Study
A new research has found that bald men are perceived as more dominant, stronger, and having more leadership potential. Could head shaving be the new solution to thinning hair?
Friends, Family Help Ease Stress From Marital Conflict: Study
Having strong relationships outside of the marriage helps people to experience marital conflicts as less stressful. These close friendships also tend to protect people from stress-related ailments.
Writing Down Feelings Helps Reduce Stress And Worry: Study
Researchers have found that expressive writing may help offload worries and stress, and help an individual perform tasks more efficiently. The research provides the first neural evidence for James Pennebaker's 1986 research.
LOOK: 500-Million-Year-Old Sea Creature Comes To Life In 3D Sculpture
A 500-million-year-old miniscule creature was brought to life in the form of an extremely detailed 3D sculpture. Now people will be able to see in detail the 1-centimeter sea creature that scientists love for many reasons.
Farming Fish: Parrotfish Harvest From Their Favorite Corals
Parrotfish allow their favorite feeding spots to grow before making another harvest. This is not just beneficial to the fish, but to the coral reef as well.
Ancient Amphibians Had Fangs And Thousands Of Tiny Teeth
Ancient amphibians were found to have thousands of tiny teeth protruding from the roof of their mouths. The tiny teeth have a hook-like structure that points backward into the mouth.
North American Ash Tree, Madagascan Grasshopper On Brink Of Extinction
Five North American ash tree species and almost half of the Madagascan grasshopper species are now listed as Critically Endangered. A bat from Australia officially goes extinct, as snow leopards bounce back.
WATCH: Biologist Shocks His Arm With Electric Eel For Science
A researcher found that electric eels can deliver a larger amount of electricity out of the water than in. He found out by allowing a juvenile eel electrocute his arm 10 times.
Hospital Staff Cited, Doctors Suspended For Photos Of Patient's Genital Injury
The staff of a Pennsylvania hospital were cited after photographs and videos of a patient's genitals circulated among staff members. The patient was under anesthesia when the photos and videos were taken.
Experts Name New Species Of Prehistoric Crocodile From Texas
Researchers describe a new species of a massive prehistoric dinosaur that was found in a prime fossil area in Texas. The Deltasuchus motherali was so large it could grow up to 20 feet.
Teen Dies From Hairball Infection: What Is Rapunzel Syndrome?
A teenager from the UK died from complications brought about by an infected hairball in her stomach. How did this happen, and what exactly is Rapunzel syndrome?
Ostrich Egg-Sized Bladder Stone Removed From 64-Year-Old Man
A man from California had a surprisingly large bladder stone removed. What are bladder stones and what could have caused his to grow that large?
Feeling Excited? Scientists Find 27 Distinct Human Emotions
Researchers from UC Berkeley found 27 distinct human emotional states. An interactive map shows how the emotions combine to form the complex human emotional response.
Climate Change Threatens One Third Of All Parasites: Why This Is Bad
A third of all parasite species could be wiped out by the year 2070, according to researchers. Losing a significant amount of the species could spell bad news for the ecosystem.
Sleeping With Your Dog Can Give Better Night Rest: Mayo Study
Pet owners are still divided on the topic of letting their dogs sleep in the bedroom. Mayo Clinic found that letting them sleep in the bedroom is actually fine, but evidently only to a certain extent.
Mediterranean Diet Just As Good As Drugs In Controlling Acid Reflux Symptoms
Is the Mediterranean diet a better treatment for the symptoms of acid reflux? New research shows the plant-based diet is just as effective as traditional drugs, if not better.
Want To Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age? Take Note Of 7 Things
The American Heart Association suggests keeping 'Life's Simple 7' in mind to keep the brain healthy. These health factors and behaviors help keep both the heart and brain in optimal conditions.
AI Gaydar: Computer Can Detect Sexual Orientation Based On Your Face
Can an AI tell if you're gay or straight just from your facial features? A team of researchers created just that, and it's pretty accurate.
