Articles by Allan Adamson
Russia To Send FEDOR Humanoid Robots To Space Station
Russia's Roscosmos space agency reportedly approved plans to send two humanoid robots to the ISS. The FEDOR robots were trained to fire pistols using both arms, operate a drill and drive a car.
Flag And Medallions Neil Armstrong Brought To The Moon During Apollo 11 Mission To Be Auctioned
Items owned by Neil Armstrong will be sold at a series of three auctions. The Armstrong Family Collection includes flags and medallions brought by the astronaut to the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission.
Neanderthals Could Make Fire Using Prehistoric Stone Tools
The Neanderthals were able to produce their own fire. Researchers found microscopic wear on prehistoric stone tools that are produced by a type of rock-striking to produce sparks.
Radioactive Isotope From Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Detected In California Wine
Wines produced after the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster have raised levels of cesium-137. Does increased level of the radioactive isotope in California rosé and cabernet sauvignon pose a health threat?
Experimental Blood Test Can Detect Early Stages Of Melanoma Skin Cancer
Australian scientists developed a blood test that can detect melanoma early and can potentially save thousands of lives. What makes it different and more efficient than current tests for diagnosing skin cancer?
Fastest-Spinning Particles: Nanoparticles That Spin A Billion Times Per Second To Test Limits Of Physics
Two teams of researchers were able to create nanoparticles that spin around each other in record frequencies of a billion times per second. This creates the fastest mechanical rotation in history.
Complementary Therapies May Increase Risk Of Early Death In Cancer Patients
Patients with breast, prostate, lung or colorectal cancer who received complementary therapies are more likely to refuse standard treatment such as chemotherapy and surgery. They also have a higher risk of early death.
Salmonella Outbreak In 26 States Linked To Raw Turkey
A salmonella outbreak that sickened 90 people in 26 states has been linked to raw turkey. The CDC said that two of the infected patients live in homes where raw turkey were given as pet food.
Meghalayan Age: The Earth Is Now In Holocene Epoch's Third Stage
The Meghalayan age is the youngest stage in the Holocene Epoch, which started after the last ice age. What makes the Meghalayan unique from other intervals of the Geologic Time Scale?
Man Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Eating Oyster At Florida Restaurant
A 71-year-old man died of an infection from the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria after eating oysters at a restaurant in Florida. What are the symptoms of this bacterial infection and how is it treated?
Very Large Telescope In Chile Captures Remarkably Sharp Images Of Neptune
ESO's ground-based Very Large Telescope in Chile captured a remarkably sharp and more detailed image of the planet Neptune. Scientists used laser tomography to correct distortions caused by the Earth's atmosphere.
Giant Iceberg Looming Over Greenland Village Spotted By ESA Satellites From Space
ESA's Sentinel-2A satellites captured image of a massive iceberg that drifted close to Innaarsuit in Greenland. The iceberg weighs about 10 million tonnes and threatened to generate large waves that can wash away parts of the remote village.
Internet Infrastructure Faces Threat From Rising Sea Levels Linked To Climate Change
Rising sea levels linked to climate change could submerge internet infrastructure as early as within 15 years. Infrastructure in three U.S. cities was found to be the most vulnerable.
World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Alabama Beach Entangled In Beach Chair
A Kemp's Ridley turtle was found dead in an Alabama beach. The sea turtle appears to have been strangled in the string of a beach chair that bears the logo of the University of Alabama.
Vampire Horsefly Infestation Linked To Heatwave Raises Risk Of Potentially Deadly Insect Bites
Spikes in calls about insect bites coincided when the temperature peaked between June 24 and July 9. The Antibiotic Research UK said that the bite from the bloodsucking horseflies may lead to potentially deadly infections.
Ancient Iceman Otzi's Last Meal Includes Toxic Fern Bracken
Otzi the Iceman's last meal include wild fat and meat, as well as whole wheat seeds. Researchers also found toxic fern called bracken in his stomach. Why did the ancient hunter ingest the plant?
Earth's Neighboring Exoplanet Ross 128 B Has Perfect Conditions To Support Life: Study
By studying the host star of Ross 128 b, researchers determined the exoplanet is a rocky world with temperate. This means that it potentially has liquid water on the surface.
South Africa's MeerKAT Radio Telescope Captures Region Surrounding Milky Way Galaxy's Central Black Hole
South Africa launched the MeerKAT, which will form part of the larger Square Kilometer Array. The radio telescope already started to make science operation, capturing the region surrounding the Milky Way's central black hole.
Tingling Feeling In Woman's Feet Caused By Tapeworm In Her Spine: Here Are Other Signs Of The Parasitic Infection
A tapeworm in the spine turned out to be responsible for the odd sensation and pain in a French woman's feet. What are the other symptoms associated with echinococcus granulosus infection?
California Hits 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Goals In 2016 Way Ahead Of Schedule
California law mandates that the state's greenhouse gas emissions return to 1990 levels by 2020. The California Air Resources Board revealed emission have dropped to 429.4 million metric tons in 2016 from 431 million metric tons in 1990.
Elon Musk Vows To Fund Fixing Of Contaminated Flint Water
Elon Musk pledged to provide funding to fix houses in Flint with contaminated water. A spokesperson for the Flint Mayor said that the city is replacing the pipes and all costs are covered.
NASA Discovers Two Asteroids Hours After They Slipped Past Earth
Two asteroids safely skimmed past Earth this weekend. They were detected hours after their flyby. Why do astronomers detect near-Earth objects only after the space rocks are already close to our planet?
Experimental Anti-Aging Drugs Reduce Infections, Boost Immune System Of Older Adults
Elderly participants of a clinical trial who received low doses of mTOR inhibitor drugs RAD001 and BEZ235 had fewer infections compared with those who received placebo. What were the other effects of these anti-aging drugs?
Rat Infestation In Oceanic Islands Deprives Coral Reefs Of Nutrients From Bird Poop
Birds in rat-free islands in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean average 1,243 per hectare. The ratio is just two in rat-infested islands. Here's how the decimation of seabirds by rodents affects the health of nearby coral reefs.
Sexually Transmitted Infection MG Could Become The Next Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug
Doctors warned that the sexually transmitted disease Mycoplasma genitalium, or MG, could become resistant to standard antibiotics. What are the symptoms of this STI and potential effects of untreated infection?
Israel To Launch First Moon Mission This Year
Israel will launch its first lunar mission in December. The spacecraft will land on the moon in February 2019. What are the objectives of this moon mission?
Fossil In Argentina Suggests Giant Dinosaurs Evolved Earlier Than Previously Thought
Fossils of the creature called Ingentia prima, a species of sauropodomorph, suggest that dinosaurs grew in size 30 million years earlier than previously thought. What are the features of this prehistoric creature?
NASA Switches On Laser Light Of Climate Science Satellites GRACE Follow-On
The US space agency has switched on the LRI aboard the GRACE Follow-On satellites. The mission, a collaboration between NASA and the German Research Center for Geosciences, was launched in May.
Fitness App Data Reveal Identity Of Spies And Their Locations
A Dutch news site revealed that the workout information recorded by the popular fitness app Polar Flow can reveal the identity of secret agents and military personnel, and their locations. Polar said that it is now addressing the issue.
Parasite In Del Monte Vegetables Sickens More Than 200 People: Symptoms Of Cyclosporiasis To Watch Out For
Experts suspect that there could be more cases of cyclosporiasis linked to Del Monte vegetable trays since signs of infection may emerge a week after eating contaminated food. What are the symptoms of the parasitic illness?
