Articles by Allan Adamson
Asia's Smallest Surviving Baby Was Born Weighing Less Than A Chocolate Bar
Manushi was born weighing only 400 grams and her feet were only slightly bigger than a fingernail. On Thursday, the now 6-month old baby was finally discharged from the hospital.
Self-Healing Robot Muscles May Revolutionize Prosthetic Limbs For Amputees
Robotic muscles called HASEL actuators that can heal from electrical damage hold potential in revolutionizing prosthetics. What are its properties that make it comparable to human muscles and nerves?
Extraterrestrial Stone Found In Egypt Contains Compounds Not Found Elsewhere In The Solar System
The Hypatia stone found in Egypt contains compounds not found elsewhere on Earth and even the Solar System. Analysis revealed it also contains minerals that appear to be older than the Sun.
Magic Mushroom Treats Depression Without Emotional Numbing Effects Of Antidepressants
The main psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Unlike SSRI antidepressants, however, psilocybin does not cause emotional numbing but instead enhances emotional receptivity.
The Ocean Floor Is Sinking Due To Additional Water Weight From Melting Glaciers
The bottom of the ocean is sinking, warping and deforming because of added water weight from melting glaciers. What does this say about estimated extent of sea level rise?
Parents In Portuguese Village Encourage Young Children To Smoke At Epiphany Festival
Parents in the village of Vale de Salgueiro in Portugal give cigarettes to children as young as 5 years old during the annual Epiphany celebrations. Why do they do this?
Human Brains Have 'Wi-Fi' That Can Explain People's Gut Feelings
A phenomenon called the interbrain could explain our gut feelings and why people have a hard time maintaining eye contact in certain situations. This may also explain why laughter is infectious.
Bonobos Like Bullies Who Harass And Steal From Others
Unlike humans who prefer nice people over mean ones, bonobos were found to prefer bullies over the nice guys. Why do these apes like individuals who showed bad behavior?
Bangkok Hospital Offers Penis Whitening Laser Treatment For Men
A hospital in Bangkok started to offer a laser treatment to change the pigmentation of the penis' skin. Most of the clients belong to Thailand's LGBTQ community. Is the procedure safe?
Rise Of Perfectionism Among Millennials May Lead To Depression, Eating Disorders
Researchers who looked at the data of 40,000 college students found that perfectionism is rising among millennials. Besides depression, here are other unwanted effects of perfectionism on young people.
FDA Approves First Shock Wave Device To Heal Foot Ulcers In Diabetes Patients
The FDA approved the use of the Dermapace System, a shock wave device that can promote healing of diabetic foot ulcers. What are some of its side effects?
More Earthquakes Predicted In 2018 As Earth Enters Period Of Enhanced Seismic Productivity
Scientists predicted more large-scale earthquakes to occur in 2018 based on the link between slower Earth rotations and the occurrence of tremors worldwide. How many magnitude 7 earthquakes can we expect to occur this year?
Doctor Accused Of Reusing One-Use Anal Catheters On Multiple Patients
A doctor is temporarily suspended after allegedly reusing one-use anal catheters on several patients. His office performed 82 procedures over a period of 11 months but only used five catheters over that period.
Habitable Planets May Exist Around Vicinity Of Pulsars That Blast Out Deadly Rays
Pulsars burst out deadly rays, have enormous magnetic field and accrete matter. Despite these hostile conditions, astronomers say that habitable planets may still thrive around the vicinity of these neutron stars.
Underactive Thyroid Could Be To Blame Why Some Women Find It Difficult To Get Pregnant
Underactive thyroid gland could be the reason behind the unexplained infertility of some women having difficulty getting pregnant or carrying their pregnancy to term. What are some of the symptoms of this condition?
This Optical Illusion Reveals 'Curvature Blindness' Of The Brain
A psychologist discovered that the brain may experience curvature blindness, which swaps waves for corners. The curvature blindness illusion proves this. What are the possible mechanisms behind this phenomenon?
These Personality Traits May Help You Live Longer Even If Your Drink And Smoke
A group of people in Italy drink wine and smoke cigarettes, but many reach the ripe old age of more than 90 years old. Researchers found personality traits in these people that may be linked to their longevity.
Astronomers To Scan Mysterious Interstellar Asteroid To Look For Signs Of Alien Technology
The cigar-shaped interstellar object called Oumuamua is characterized by unusual properties. Was this sent by an intelligent alien civilization? Astronomers want to find out.
Early Humans Migrated Out Of Africa 60,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
New discoveries show modern humans have likely dispersed into the Asian continent 60,000 years earlier than previously thought. Researchers said that the "Out of Africa" human migration theory may need to be revised.
Did NASA Find Alien Life? US Space Agency To Announce Kepler Discovery On Thursday
NASA will make an announcement of a new discovery made by Kepler space telescope, the most accomplished planet-hunter in history. Is the news about evidence of life beyond Earth?
CRISPR Without Scissors: Modified Gene Editing Tool Can Edit DNA Without Cutting It
A CRISPR system that lacks scissors to cut DNA strands can change the gene's behavior without making direct modifications on the DNA. How does this modified gene editing tool work?
Hormone Contraceptives Linked To Higher Risk For Breast Cancer
Study found a link between use of hormonal contraceptives and increased risk for breast cancer. Does this mean that women should stop relying on hormonal birth control methods?
Bronze Age Iron Tools Used Metal From Space
Bronze Age artifacts revealed nickel levels and ratio of iron to cobalt that suggest these were made using metals from meteorites. The metal state of meteoric iron may also explain why it was used in the Bronze Age.
Doctor Created 3D-Printed Euthanasia Machine That Can End Life Painlessly
Sarco capsule, a euthanasia machine that can be created using a 3D printer and can be assembled anywhere, can end life painlessly. What happens to users who change their mind?
Viagra For Free: Villagers Claim Men And Dogs Get Arousing Effects From Fumes Of Factory Producing Erectile Dysfunction Drug
Residents of a small village claimed that fumes from a factory that produces the impotence drug Viagra have an arousing effect on men and their dogs. Here's Pfizer's response to the tale of "Viagra in the air."
Dengvaxia: Philippines Probes Immunization Program Involving Sanofi's Dengue Vaccine That May Pose Health Risks
Earlier recommendations greenlighted administration of Sanofi's Dengvaxia in healthy individuals to prevent dengue fever. Findings of a new long-term study, however, found the dengue vaccine could pose risk to certain individuals.
Gum Disease Bacteria Linked To Higher Risk For Esophageal Cancer
Oral bacteria linked to gum disease were found to be associated with higher risk for esophageal cancer. Researchers also found two types of bacteria in the mouth that may reduce risk of developing esophageal tumor.
Death Planet: Astronomers Find Exoplanet Almost Made Up Of Carbon Monoxide And Has No Water
Data from the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes suggest that the hot Jupiter WASP-18b has an overabundance of carbon monoxide and little water vapor. The exoplanet may have formed different from other gas giants.
Liquid Oceans In Icy Bodies Expand Potential Worlds In The Solar System To Find Alien Life
Ice worlds beyond the orbit of Neptune known as Trans-Neptunian Objects may have liquid oceans beneath their icy surface, a NASA study suggested. If correct, this could impact our search for potentially habitable worlds in the Solar System.
FDA Gives Green Light To Monthly Injection For Opioid Addiction
The FDA gave its approval to a once-a-month injectable treatment for patients recovering from opioid addiction. What's the monthly cost of Suboxone and what are its side effects?
