Articles by Allan Adamson
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Completes First Trip Around The Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will get closer and closer to the sun in its future orbits around the star. It will have its final flyby in 2025 when it will dive within just 3.83 million miles of the sun.
Researchers Develop AI-Enabled Technology That Can Translate Thoughts Into Speech
Columbia University researchers developed a system that can translate thoughts into recognizable speech. It could eventually help people who have lost the ability to speak. How does the AI-enabled technology work?
Gut Immune Cells Slow Down Metabolism And May Explain Why Some People Tend To Get Fat
In mice study, animals that lack the immune cell IEL remained trim despite consuming diets high in fat, salt, and sugar. Normal mice developed high blood pressure and became obese.
E-Cigarettes Can Help Smokers Quit When Accompanied By Behavioral Support
Researchers in UK found that smokers who vaped are nearly twice as likely to quit the habit. The trial compared the efficacy of e-cigarettes and licensed smoking cessation aids.
Hollywood Doctor William Eidelman Loses License After Recommending Marijuiana Cookies For 4-Year-Old's Tantrums
Natural medicine physician William Eidelman lost his medical license after recommending marijuana cookies to control a child's temper tantrums. The revocation of his license, however, is due to something else.
Employee At Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Infected With Hepatitis A Virus
A cast member of the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue dinner show at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. What were the precautions made to prevent more infections?
1 Percent Of US High School Seniors Use Dangerous Synthetic Drug: What Is Flakka?
Nearly 1 percent of high school seniors have used flakka. Of those who used the synthetic drug, more than 19 percent said they used it more than 40 times.
Here's Why African Americans Are More Likely To Have Alzheimer's Disease Than Whites
Members of the African American community are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other dementia compared with whites. Experts offer several reasons that could explain the increased risk.
Israeli Biotech Company AEBi Claims Complete Cure For Cancer Could Be Ready Within A Year
AEBi said the MuTaTo cancer treatment will have minimal side effects and will be offered at a much lower cost compared with other treatments on the market. When will it become available?
Nobel Prize Winner Craig Mello Reportedly Aware Of He Jiankui's Gene-Edited Babies Long Before Experiment Became Public
E-mails obtained by the AFP suggested Nobel laureate Craig Mello was long aware of He Jiankui's work on gene-edited babies. Mello objected to the project but remained a scientific adviser to He’s Direct Genomics company.
US Files Charges Against Huawei Over Claims Chinese Telecoms Giant Stole Trade Secrets, Violated Iran Sanctions
The US Justice Department filed nearly two dozen charges against Huawei and its CFO Meng Wanzhou. One indictment claims the Chinese smartphone maker tried to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile.
Fossilized Feathers Of Winged Dinosaur Anchiornis Offer Clues To How Birds Evolved To Fly
The fossilized feathers of the Anchiornis, a winged dinosaur that lived in China 10 million years before the Archaeopteryx, contain both β-keratins and α-keratins.What does this tell about the transition of dinosaurs to birds?
Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Help Reduce Mild Cognitive Impairment Linked To Dementia
Hypertensive adults who lowered their blood pressure to 120 were 19 percent less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. The condition, marked by loss of memory and brain processing power, often progresses to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.
High Level Of Screen Time Linked To Delays In Child Development
A study that involved about 2,400 toddlers found that the more screen time children have, the worse they fare in development tests. How much time should children spend viewing screens?
Singapore Says US Citizen Mikhy Farrera Brochez Leaked HIV Record Of More Than 14,000 People
Singapore's Ministry of Health said the HIV-positive U.S. citizen who previously worked in the Southeast Asian city state leaked the confidential information online. Who is Mikhy Farrera Brochez?
People With Tattoo More Likely Have Mental Health Issues, Survey Shows
Compared with their non-tattooed counterparts, people with tattoos are more likely to engage in risky behavior. They also tend to be smokers, have more sex partners, and likely to have spent time in jail.
Bug Bombs Leave Toxic Residues But Still Ineffective At Killing Cockroaches At Home
Bug bombs are not effective at killing cockroaches indoors because they do not reach places where these pests are most often found. Researchers found a more effective and safer way to kill cockroaches.
Planetary Collision That Created The Moon May Have Brought Life To Earth
A collision between Earth and a Mars-sized object 4.4 billion years ago formed the moon. Researchers now propose this same event brought the ingredients of life on Earth.
Superbug Gene First Detected In India Found In One Of Most Remote Places On Earth
Antibiotic-resistant genes first detected in India in 2008 have spread to the Arctic, one of the most pristine environments on Earth. How did the superbug genes get there?
Arizona Mechanic Cross Scott Saves Woman's Life Using CPR Technique He Learned From 'The Office'
Cross Scott has never done a CPR before. Thanks to an episode of 'The Office,' the 21-year-old mechanic saved a woman's life while singing Bee Gees’ 'Stayin’ Alive.'
US Faces Blood Pressure Drug Shortage Due To Recalls
Batches of blood pressure medicines were recalled over the past six months because of cancer-causing impurities. The FDA said Valsartan drugs are already in shortage, and more could become short in supply.
Common Painkillers Such As Aspirin And Ibuprofen Can Improve Survival Rate Of Patients With Head And Neck Cancer
Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen improved the survival rate of head and neck cancer patients with mutated PIK3CA gene. How do these drugs block tumor growth?
Clinician Katherine Hall Claims Alexander The Great Had Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Declared Dead 6 Days Before He Died
Alexander the Great's body did not decay for nearly a week after his death. Katherine Hall said this and symptoms of the ancient conqueror's illness suggest he likely had the autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Neanderthals Were Intelligent Enough To Make Spears That Could Kill Animals At A Distance
In a study that involved javelin athletes throwing Schöningen spear replicas, researchers found the Neanderthals could hit and kill their prey at a distance. It was earlier thought these early humans could only hunt at close range.
New Technology Uses Laser To Send Secret Audio Message To People's Ear: Here Are Its Potential Uses
MIT researchers developed a laser system that can send secret audio messages directly into a person's ear, without any else in the same area hearing the sound. What are its potential applications?
Electric Scooter Injuries Are Sending People To The ER
Only 4 percent of electric scooter riders who were sent to the ER were wearing a helmet. Many are below 18 years old. Researchers said people could be underestimating the hazards of these vehicles.
Apollo 14 Astronauts May Have Found One Of Earth's Oldest Rocks On The Moon
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell apparently collected an ancient terrestrial rock when they explored the lunar surface in February 1971. How did the object land on the moon?
Telescopes Spot Object Slamming Into The Moon During Lunar Eclipse
A space rock measuring 12 inches across and weighing about 22 pounds slammed into the moon during the total lunar eclipse. The strike generated a bright flash captured by telescopes on Earth.
Rocking Motion Helps Improve Sleep And Memory In Adults
In a study, people fell asleep faster and had deeper slumber when they were tucked into a gently swaying bed. They were also better at remembering words after a night on the rocking bed.
Pigeon Poo Infection Leaves 2 Patients Dead At Glasgow Hospital
Two patients at the Queen Elizabeth University hospital died after contracting a fungal infection linked to pigeon droppings. Investigations are underway and control measures have been implemented to prevent further infections.
