Articles by Allan Adamson
Substantial Lack Of Phosphorus In The Universe Makes Finding Alien Life Unlikely
The cosmos substantially lacks phosphorus, which is why scientists have yet to confirm the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations. What caused Earth to have high amounts of the life-giving element?
Antarctica's Ice Is Melting Underwater: Here's Why This Is A Big Problem
Underwater melting of Antarctica's ice sheet is far greater than previously thought. It poses a significant threat as Antarctica holds the largest reservoir of Earth's freshwater.
Large Dinosaur Tracks In Scotland Offer Clues How The Prehistoric Animals Lived During Middle Jurassic
Large dinosaur footprints that were found in the Isle of Skye belonged to sauropods and theropods. What do these tracks reveal about the Middle Jurassic and the prehistoric reptiles?
Dozens Of Tourists In Washington D.C Hospitalized For Possible Food Poisoning
51 tourists were brought to the hospital after showing symptoms of norovirus. Some started to feel sick in New York but sought medical attention after checking in to their hotel in Washington D.C.
Four-Eyed Ancient Reptile Sheds Light On Lizards' Third Eye
The now-extinct lizard Saniwa ensidens featured not just two but four eyes when it lived about 49 million years ago. What does this reveal about lizards' third eye?
Extraterrestrial Life Could Be Thriving In The Clouds Of Planet Venus
Could the clouds of Venus actually host extraterrestrial life? Researchers of a new study said that the dark patches in the clouds of the planet could be comparable to algae blooms.
WATCH: Woman Plays The Flute During Brain Surgery
A musician suffering from tremors played the flute while lying on the operating table during a brain surgery. Why is playing the musical instrument important in her procedure?
Loperamide Poisoning: Man Dies Due To Overdose Of Anti-Diarrhea Drug
The 29-year-old man was found to have 25 times the amount of loperamide's regular dose in his blood. What is the recommended dose for the anti-diarrhea drug Imodium?
Tupperware Helps NASA Astronauts Grow Healthier Vegetables In Space
Plasticware company Tupperware helped design the new plant growing system PONDS for use at the ISS. How is this better than Veggie system when it comes to growing plants in space?
The Sahara Desert Is Expanding Partly Because Of Climate Change
Climate change and natural climate cycles contribute to the expansion of the Sahara desert, which has grown by about 10 percent since 1920. What are the potential consequences of this phenomenon?
Judge Rules Coffees Sold In California Must Have Cancer Warning Labels
Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle ruled that coffee companies in California including Starbucks should have cancer warning labels because their products contain acrylamide. What do scientific studies say about this chemical?
Poor Grades Linked To Class Schedules That Do Not Match Students' Biological Clocks
Students whose circadian rhythms are not in sync with their class schedules are more likely to have lower grades. Which students are most vulnerable to the effects of class-induced jet lags?
Restaurant Meals May Have High Levels Of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals: What Are Phthalates?
Meals from restaurants and fast food joints may have far higher levels of phthalates compared with home-cooked meals. Why is this chemical considered dangerous to the human body?
Researchers In Kenya Made Human Blood Deadly To Mosquitoes
In experiments that involved malaria patients, up to 97 percent of mosquitoes that fed on the participants' blood samples died. Here's how the researchers made human blood poisonous to these disease carriers.
Fossil Unearthed In Montana’s Hell Creek Formation Could Be Remains Of Baby Tyrannosaurus Rex
Teeth suggest that the fossils unearthed in Montana belonged to a Tyrannosaurus rex. Researchers, however, said it could also be the remains of controversial species of dinosaur, the Nanotyrannus.
Eating Out Increases Exposure To Harmful Chemicals Linked To Cancer And Diabetes
Dining out was linked to increased exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals associated with increased risk for diabetes, fertility issues, and breast cancer. Researchers suggested a means to reduce exposure to these chemicals.
Two Women Lose Their Hair After Eating Bitter Squash
Two women experienced food poisoning symptoms and hair loss after eating bitter-tasting squash they bought from different sellers. Luckily for them, they were able to grow back their hair.
Music Lessons Can Make Children Smarter And Improve Their Academic Performance
School children who received structured musical lessons had significant improvements in cognitive skills, which include inhibition, planning, and memory skills. They also showed improved academic achievement. What are other benefits of music?
New Drugs Needed? Main Antibiotic Treatment Fails To Cure Traveler's Super Gonorrhea Infection
The combination of azithromycin and ceftriaxone failed to cure the infection of a UK man who contracted drug-resistant gonorrhea in Southeast Asia. WHO earlier cited the need for new drugs amid rising cases of antibiotic-resistant strains of the sexually transmitted infection.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Linked To Rare Genetic Mutation
DNA samples of four children with unexplained death showed a rare mutation in the SCN4A gene, which plays a role in muscle control. Can treatments for disorders caused by this mutation reduce risks of cot death?
Gas Giant's Gravitational Tug May Have Caused Cigar-Like Shape Of Interstellar Asteroid 'Oumuamua
'Oumuamua’s appearance is different from what scientists predicted an interstellar asteroid would look like. Researchers now think that gravitational stretching could be behind the space rock’s cigar-like shape.
Study Reveals Why Good Night Sleep Becomes Elusive As We Get Older
Researchers who studied aging mice revealed why older people tend to find it difficult to fall asleep. Their findings showed a link between the aging process and how age impairs the body's circadian clock.
Low-Income Countries Drive Rise In Global Antibiotic Use
The rate of antibiotic use increased 39 percent from 2000 to 2015. Researchers said that the dramatic rise in global antibiotic use is driven by consumption in countries such as India, China, and Pakistan.
FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Decision To Delay Review Of E-Cigarettes
The FDA now faced a lawsuit for the extended deadlines given to e-cigarette and cigar manufacturers seeking approval for their products. What are the potential impacts of delaying reviews on public health?
Scientists Identify Potential New Human Organ Called Interstitium
The human interstitium could be a previously unknown organ of the body. Here's the reason why it took a while before researchers were able to discover and identify this network of fluid-filled channels.
Man's Beer Belly Turns Out To Be 30-Pound Tumor
A man's large stomach was initially thought of a beer belly. CAT scan revealed it was a large mass the size of a beach ball that already enveloped one of his organs.
Alien Megastructure Star: Dimming Of Tabby's Star Sets New Record
The mysterious Tabby's star has again experienced dramatic dips in brightness this March. What are the possible causes of the so-called alien megastructure star's sporadic brightening and dimming?
Girl With Chronic Eating Disorder Crowned Pageant Queen
A 15-year-old girl who weighs 380 pounds because of her insatiable hunger was crowned Miss Amazing. Anna Hankins suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome, the most common genetic cause of obesity.
Growing Number Of Cancer Cases Caused By Excess Weight
Excess weight is now the cause of 6.3 percent of all cancer cases in the United Kingdom in which the number increased by 5.5 percent from 2011. Here are other preventable causes of cancer.
WATCH: Flat-Earther Rocketeer ‘Mad’ Mike Hughes Finally Blasts Off Into California Sky
Flat Earth believer and self-taught rocket scientist Mad Mike Hughes finally launched himself into California air aboard his homemade rocket. He had to deploy two parachutes and had minor back injury from the landing.
