Articles by Allan Adamson
Is This A Van Gogh Painting? Chaotic Clouds Of Jupiter Appear Like Stunning Oil Painting In Color-Enhanced Image
Citizen scientists used data from Junocam imager to create a color-enhanced image of the clouds of Jupiter. The image was captured during the 13th close flyby of the Juno spacecraft.
Smithsonian National Zoo's Panda House Closed For Possible Pregnancy Of Mei Xiang Giant Panda
Smithsonian's National Zoo announced it is closing its giant panda habitat because the female panda Mei Xiang shows symptoms of pregnancy and pseudopregnancy such as building a nest and sleeping more. What is pseudopregnancy?
Experiment To Create Coldest Spot In The Universe May Pave Way For Powerful Quantum Computers
Scientists will create the coldest spot in the universe using the Cold Atom Laboratory device at the International Space Station. Results of the experiment may speed up development of quantum computers and improve the precision of instruments.
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures Image Of Blue Dune On Red Planet
The HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of a blue dune on Mars' Lyot Crater region. The image was enhanced to provide a better look at the surface features of the Red Planet.
Grandmother Of China's First Emperor May Have Kept This Extinct Gibbon As Pet
An extinct species of gibbon was likely kept as pet by Lady Xia, grandmother of China's first emperor Qin Shihuang. What caused the extinction of this ape long before the industrial age?
Can Playing Video Games Cause Addiction? Here's What Makes A Substance Or Behavior Truly Addictive
Excessive gambling is a behavior classified by American Psychiatric Association as addiction. Can playing video games also lead to brain changes and addictive illness caused by drugs and alcohol?
Florida Teen Is First Known Case Of Mosquito-Borne Keystone Virus Infection In Humans
The 16-year-old boy was tested for Zika and other related viruses. It took more than a year of testing and analyses before he was diagnosed of Keystone virus, which had not been previously found in humans.
Intense Stress And Autoimmune Diseases: Trauma May Raise Risk Of Immune System Disorders
Trauma may increase a person's risk of developing autoimmune diseases by 36 percent. People who experienced severe emotional reaction as a result of stress can reduce their risk of developing immune system disorders. Here’s how.
Globular Clusters Not As Ancient As Previously Thought: These Star Clusters Formed About 4 Billion Years After Big Bang
Researchers used BPASS models to study binary star systems believed to be as old as their host clusters. Findings showed globular clusters could be 4 billion years younger than previously thought.
Light Pollution Linked To Decline In Insect Population: Here's How Artificial Lighting At Night Can Affect You
Light pollution has contributed to the declining population of insects. Exposure to artificial light at night has also been associated with a range of impact on human health.
Astronomers Find Best Evidence Of Elusive Intermediate-Mass Black Hole
Astronomers detected a flare of radiation in a distant galaxy that was emitted as a star is being devoured by a black hole. The intermediate-mass black hole candidate has a mass about 50,000 times that of the sun.
WHO Classifies Video Game Addiction As A Mental Health Problem: What Are The Symptoms Of Gaming Disorder?
Gaming disorder is classified as a mental health problem in the new draft of the 11th edition of the ICD. What are the symptoms of this condition and does this affect many gamers?
This Species Of Bacteria May Help Humans Breathe On Planet Mars
A species of low-light adapted cyanobacteria can be sent to Mars to produce oxygen for colonists. These organisms can thrive in harsh environments and could make the Red Planet breathable to humans.
Extinct Frog Trapped In Amber Hints Where These Amphibians Lived During Cretaceous Period
Frogs today commonly live in wet tropical forests. A prehistoric frog trapped in amber holds clue to the habitat of these amphibians before the mass extinction at the end of Cretaceous Period.
Large Hadron Collider Upgrade To Allow Exploration Beyond Standard Model Of Particle Physics
CERN has started the upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider. The High-Luminosity LHC project will boost the capacity of the world's most powerful accelerator, and shed more light on the Higgs boson and physics beyond the Standard Model.
Major Mediterranean Diet Study Is Flawed: What Was Wrong With The Landmark Research?
A landmark Mediterranean diet published in 2013 was flagged for its questionable data. The researchers discovered the problem after digging through their records. Did this change the findings of the original study?
Videos Capture Professor Teaching Students Moon Landing Was Fake, Other Conspiracy Theories
A sociology professor was caught on video telling students about conspiracy theories on the moon landing and the holocaust. This is not the first time he is being investigated for his claims.
Hawaii Becomes First US State To Ban Widely Used Pesticide Harmful To Children
Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed Senate Bill 3095, which bans the use of pesticides that cause reduced IQ and developmental delays in children. Chlorpyrifos is the most commonly applied conventional insecticide in the United States.
IQ Scores Dropping Since The 1970s: Is This Proof People Are Getting Dumber?
Researchers observed a reversal of the Flynn effect as IQ test scores drop by an average of seven points per generation. What factors could have influenced the declining intelligence scores?
Researchers Construct Face Of God Based On Survey Of American Christians
What does God look like? Psychologists constructed a composite image of God based on how a sample of American Christians perceive him to be. Here's why the result is surprising.
Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Hint How Climate Change May Lead To Mass Extinction Events
The extinction of marine organisms in the Early Jurassic Period occurred after powerful volcanic eruptions sent large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. What does this tell about modern-day climate change?
Is NASA's Mars Opportunity Dead? Rover Silent Amid Massive Dust Storm On Red Planet
Mission engineers failed to make contact with NASA's Mars Opportunity rover, which is now on low power fault mode after failing to recharge its batteries sufficiently. Can Opportunity survive the intense Mars dust storm?
Climate Change And Drought Killing Trees Around The World Including The Ancient Baobabs Of Africa
Increasing temperatures and drought are killing trees worldwide. Species of trees impacted by climate change include the sequoias, pine trees, and possibly, the iconic baobab trees of Africa.
Invasive Tick Species Native To Eastern Asia Mysteriously Arrives In Arkansas
The longhorned tick can cause anemia and stunted growth in animals. It is also a known carrier of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, which can be deadly for humans.
Idaho Child Infected With Plague, Officials Uncertain Where Patient Contracted Bacterial Disease
A child in Idaho has contracted the plague, a bacterial disease that killed millions during the Black Death pandemic, and is primarily transmitted by rodents such as ground squirrels. Does the patient pose risk to others?
Flood Damage From Storms Could Double Without Coral Reefs
Coral reefs act as natural breakwaters that can reduce flooding from storms. Damages from flooding could rise by $4 billion without coral reefs. Which countries can gain the most from proper reef management?
Free Office Food Is Making US Employees Fat: How To Resist Unhealthy Snacks At Work
American employees tend to consume office food that are high in calories and not aligned with dietary recommendations. Here are ways to avoid unhealthy food at work, including the sweet treats and cakes served on birthdays.
Mysterious Moon Warming Caused By NASA's Apollo Astronauts: Here's How Space Missions Can Affect Planet Mars
The warming of the moon in the 1970s is caused by NASA's Apollo astronauts who disrupted the regolith on the lunar surface. How can space missions affect planet Mars and potential Martian life?
Pit Bull Puppy Saves Family From Fire, Tries To Drag Baby Outside By Diaper
The family's pet dog Sasha barked 'like crazy' when fire broke out in the building. The pit bull also attempted to save the baby by dragging her off her bed by diaper.
Planets Orbiting Alpha Centauri Stars Not Bombarded By X-Ray Radiation Hazardous To Life
Any planets orbiting two of the stars of Alpha Centauri are not likely bombarded by hazardous x-ray radiation. Planets located in Alpha Centauri A's habitable zone would receive a lower dose of x-rays than similar solar system planets orbiting the sun.
