Articles by Allan Adamson
Alien Life May Exist On Newly Discovered Barnard's Star Planet, According To Astronomers
The exoplanet called Barnard b is a frigid planet with a surface temperature of nearly -275 degrees Fahrenheit. A group of astronomers, however, thinks the icy world could still allow life to evolve depending on its size.
Coke, Other Junk Food Companies May Have Influenced China's Health Policies Through Nonprofit Group ILSI
Coca Cola, McDonald's, Nestlé, and PepsiCo may have influenced China's health policies through the nonprofit group International Life Sciences Institute. An anthropologist from Harvard said ILSI-China enjoyed close ties with Chinese health officials.
Here's Why Drug Overdose Deaths Are Skyrocketing Among US Middle-Aged Women
Drug overdose deaths among middle-aged women in the United States rose by 260 percent from 1999 to 2017. Why are women in this age group hit hard by the drug abuse crisis?
DNA Evidence Clears Accused Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo Of 1975 Murder
The accused Golden State Killer is cleared of involvement in a 1975 murder case. DNA profile from a sample taken from Donna Jo Richmond's body does not match Joseph DeAngelo's genetic profile.
Study Finds Link Between High Waist-To-Hip Ratio And Smaller Brains
Belly fat is not just bad for heart health. A new study involving nearly 10,000 people found a link between having excess belly fat and brain shrinkage, which has been tied to an increased risk for memory decline and dementia.
New Smartphone App Second Chance Can Detect Opioid Overdose And Call For Medical Help
The still experimental Second Chance app converts a smartphone into a sonar device to detect breathing problems that could indicate an overdose. The app can also contact medical services and people who can administer Naloxone.
CHIME Telescope Detects Second Repeating Fast Radio Bursts From Deep Space
Astronomers have detected the second sample of repeating fast radio bursts, suggesting there could be more out there. The discovery was made using the CHIME Telescope in British Columbia.
Stars Like The Sun Become Giant Crystal Ball When They Die
The sun will collapse into a white dwarf when it dies. Data from ESA’s Gaia spacecraft show that white dwarfs eventually solidify into a crystal ball. How does this cosmic crystallization work?
Chinese Company Royole Brings World's First Commercial Foldable Phone FlexPai To CES 2019
The world’s first foldable smartphone is at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. A developer version of Chinese company Royole's FlexPai is now available for people in the United States and the UK.
Google Expects Google Assistant To Be On 1 Billion Devices By End Of January
Google revealed on Monday it is expecting the Google Assistant to be on 1 billion devices by the end of the month. The number is far more than the 100 million devices with Amazon's Alexa on board.
FDA Warns Candy From Kentucky Could Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A
FDA warned about eating Bauer’s Candies Modjeskas after a facility worker tested positive for hepatitis A. Here's what consumers should do if they have eaten potentially contaminated candies.
CT Scan Reveals Ancient Sea Monster Skull Discovered 60 Years Ago Have Fake 'Bones'
Digital reconstruction of a 200-million-year old skull of an ichthyosaur found in 1955 revealed more fake materials than expected. One of the fake bones was so expertly modeled researchers only realized it was a fake because of the scans.
Fluctuating Income Places You At Risk Of Heart Attack And Early Death
Individuals with volatile income have higher risk of suffering from heart events such as stroke and heart attack. They also have higher risk for early death compared with those with more stable income. Here's why.
Newly Discovered K2-288Bb Planet Lies Within Habitable Zone And May Have Liquid Water On Its Surface
K2-288Bb lies within the star's habitable zone, suggesting it may have liquid water on the surface. The exoplanet lies in the stellar system K2-288, which has two dim, cool stars.
Genes With Increased Activity In Monogamous Animals Linked To Learning And Memory
Monogamous species have sets of genes that were more likely to be turned up or turned down in the brain. Some of these genes were linked to neural development, learning, memory and signaling between cells.
Chinese Scientist He Jiankui Who Created World's First CRISPR Babies May Face Death Penalty
The Chinese scientist who was instrumental to the birth of the world's first genetically edited babies has far worse predicament than earlier thought. He could face corruption and bribery charges, which are punishable by death in China.
Popular Gay Dating App Halts Registration Following Reports Of Underage Users Contracting HIV
The gay dating app Blued is halting new user registration. The decision was made after a report had emerged claiming that juvenile users contracted AIDS-causing HIV after going on dates that were set up through the app.
Dutch Inventor Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup Device Designed To Capture Floating Plastic Breaks Down
The Ocean Cleanup project, which aims to address water pollution by collecting floating plastic debris, met a major setback. Boyan Slat, the young Dutch inventor behind the project, is undeterred by the incident.
Number Of Monarch Butterflies Wintering In California Dropped by 86 Percent In Just One Year
Researchers with the Xerces Society recorded less than 30,000 monarch butterflies wintering in California over the Thanksgiving weekend. The number is equivalent to an 86-percent drop from the number recorded in 2017.
New Wireless 'Pacemaker' For The Brain May Prevent Seizures, Tremors In Patients With Epilepsy, Parkinson's
The device called WAND offers hope for patients with neurological conditions who suffer from unwanted movements. It acts like a pacemaker for the brain that can prevent tremors and seizures.
Nokia 9 PureView Phone To Feature 5 Cameras, In-Screen Fingerprint Reader
Leaked image of Nokia's upcoming flagship device posted by Evan Blass on Twitter hints what the camera-centric phone will look like. When will the Nokia 9 PureView phone debut?
What Is Cute Aggression? Study Finds Brain Response To Too Much Adorableness May Lead To Violent Urges
Researchers found an association between cute images and increased activity in brain area involved in emotion. They also found a link between cute aggression and the brain's reward system. Should people worry if they experience this phenomenon?
HealthPlus Surgery Center In NJ Faces Lawsuit For Exposing Nearly 3,800 To HIV, Hepatitis
A couple filed a lawsuit against HealthPlus Surgery Center alleging it exposed nearly 3,800 patients to bloodborne infections. One patient has so far tested positive for hepatitis C.
China Lunar Probe Chang'e-4 Readies To Land On Dark Side Of The Moon
China's Chang'e-4 probe has already entered a planned lunar orbit and now readies to make history to become the first mission to land on the dark side of the moon.
Vermont Fertility Doctor John Coates III Accused Of Using Own Sperm To Impregnate Woman More Than 40 Years Ago
A couple filed a lawsuit against a fertility doctor over allegations that he used his own sperm instead of that of an unnamed donor to impregnate a client more than 40 years ago.
American Doctor Possibly Exposed To Ebola In Central Africa Brought To The United States
A doctor may have been exposed to Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He will be brought to a medical center that has previously treated Ebola patients.
Short People Have Higher Risk Of Dying In The ICU
Researchers found a link between a patient's height and the chances of survival in the ICU. They found that short patients who are critically ill are more likely to die during treatment.
Endangered Grauer's Gorilla Develops Harmful Mutations Due To Shrinking Population And Inbreeding
Some of the mutations can explain why some Grauer's gorillas have fused digits. There were changes on genes associated with finger and toe development. Researchers warned other species may have similar fate.
Former Apple Marketing Director Michael Gartenberg Returned His Bent iPad Pro
Michael Gartenberg revealed on Twitter that he returned his new iPad Pro because of its noticeable bend despite Apple's assurance that the bending issue is nothing to worry about. Gartenberg used to work as senior marketing director for Apple.
Study Identifies Individuals With Increased Risk For Violent Sleep Disorder
People with REM sleep behavior may act out their dreams by yelling, punching, and kicking, sometimes to the point of becoming violent. Who are at risk of this dangerous sleeping disorder?
