Articles by Allan Adamson
Hundreds Of Pterosaur Eggs Found In China: What Do These Reveal About Prehistoric Flying Reptiles?
At least 215 eggs belonging to the pterosaur species called Hamipterus tianshanensis were found in China. Analyses of the eggs revealed about the development of the prehistoric flying reptiles.
More Than Half Of US Children Will Be Obese By Age 35: Here's How To Prevent Weight Problems In Kids
More than 50 percent of teens and children in the United States will be obese by their 35th birthday. What are the factors that contribute to obesity epidemic and how can parents prevent weight problems in kids?
Particle Accelerator Reveals Objects Buried With An Ancient Egyptian Mummy
Researchers used the Advanced Photon Source particle accelerator to unveil the mysteries of a mummy without the risk of damaging it. What did the researchers find in the body?
Are Yetis Real? DNA Links Abominable Snowman To Himalayan Bears
Does the abominable snowman exist? A DNA study that looked into the mitochondrial genome of the purported samples of the Yeti revealed that the specimens belong to animals.
Alien Life: International Space Station Cosmonaut Claims Finding Bacteria From Outer Space
Cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov claims finding bacteria clinging to the surface of the International Space Station that may have origins from outer space. What are other potential explanations for these microorganisms outside of the ISS?
What Is Pica? Depressed Man With Eating Disorder Swallowed Coins And Nails
A man with mental health problems swallowed 7 kg of bizarre objects that include metals and coins. He suffered from pica. What characterized and caused this eating disorder and how can it be treated?
Earthworms Can Reproduce In Mars-Like Soil: Study
Two young earthworms were found in Mars soil simulant NASA provided for researchers conducting studies on growing crops on the Red Planet. This is how worms can benefit a future Mars colony:
84-Year-Old Doctor Who Does Not Use Computer Can't Regain Medical License
Anna Konopka, the doctor who does not use computer, surrendered her medical license earlier this year over allegations from the New Hampshire Board of Medicine. A judge now dismissed her request to regain her license.
Self-Taught Rocket Scientist Cancels First Phase Of Flat Earth Space Program
Mike Hughes was not able to push through with his plan to launch himself 1,800 feet high in a rocket made in his garage. What made him cancel the supposed first phase of a flat-Earth space program?
NASA E.Coli Experiment In Microgravity May Offer Clues On How To Treat Infections In Space
How do E.coli bacteria that cause urinary tract infections respond to antibiotic treatments in space? NASA's EcAMSat small satellite experiment may reveal how to more effectively fight bacteria in microgravity.
Doctors Find Hundreds Of Coins, Blades, And Glass In Man's Stomach
Doctors found coins, nails, and shards of glass in the stomach of a man who has been complaining of abdominal pains. What caused the 32-year-old man to swallow these objects?
Dopamine Makes Us Smarter Than Apes: Other Ways 'Happy Hormone' Makes Us Human
Humans are more intelligent than other primates possibly because they produce more dopamine. Here are other ways the brain signalling chemical influences human characteristics and behavior:
Light Pollution Is Spreading: Here's How This Will Affect Human Health
Using satellite data, researchers found that Earth gets brighter at night because of artificial lighting. What are some of the potential effects of light pollution on human health?
Mouthwash Kills Mouth Bacteria But May Increase Risk For Diabetes
Mouthwash kills bad breath-causing bacteria in the mouth but too much use has been linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes and prediabetes. How can use of the antibacterial fluid cause these metabolic disorders?
Finches In Galapagos Island Evolved In Just Two Generations: Here Are Other Animals That Are Rapidly Evolving
The Big Birds became reproductively isolated from the native birds on Daphne Major, a tiny Galapagos island, in just two generations. Here are other species that are evolving fast.
World's Smallest Tape Recorder Built From Gut Bacteria
Using CRISPR-Cas, researchers modified the gut bacteria Escherichia coli so these can record interactions within their environment. How can this impact works that seek to find treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's disease?
Cinnamon Could Be The Secret Ingredient To Weight Loss
Cinnamaldehyde, the essential oil responsible for the flavor and color of cinnamon was found to have potentials in boosting metabolism. How does it work to aid weight loss and potentially fight obesity?
Male Dolphins Give Gifts, Have Wingmen To Attract Potential Mates
Humpback male dolphins off the coast of Western Australia were observed giving gifts to females of the species. What present do these cetaceans offer to attract potential mates?
Massive Skeleton Of Extinct Steller’s Sea Cow Found On Russian Beach
The 17-foot remains of a Steller's sea cow was found in a Russian beach. The now-extinct animal was hunted to extinction 27 years after it was discovered.
Cancer In Vietnam War Veterans May Be Linked To Lethal Parasite From Southeast Asia
War veterans suffering from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer, may have been infected by liver fluke from the rivers of Vietnam. How did the soldiers contract the slow-killing parasite?
Self-Taught Rocket Scientist Who Thinks Earth Is Flat To Launch Steam-Powered Rocket
'Mad' Mike Hughes will launch himself in a homemade rocket on Saturday. The 61-year-old, who thinks the Earth is flat, claims to be the only person to design, build and launch himself in a rocket.
Ross 128 B: Scientists Discover New Exoplanet Close To Earth That Could Host Life
Ross 128 b possibly lies in the habitable zone, the spot where the temperature is right to allow liquid water to pool on the planet's surface. It orbits one of the quietest stars in the cosmic neighborhood.
Mixing Energy Drink And Alcohol Poses Serious Risks
Mixing alcohol and energy drinks can lead to potentially deadly health effects such as alcohol poisoning. Here are the other health risks associated with drinking these caffeinated energy boosters.
Woman Who Posed With 20,000 Bees On Her Belly In Viral Maternity Shoot Suffers Stillbirth
The pregnant beekeeper in the viral maternity shoot that featured 20,000 bees covering her baby bump said she lost her unborn son. What is the possible cause of the stillbirth?
Is This Proof Of Aliens And UFOs? Bright Meteor Light Seen Across Phoenix Sky
A fireball was seen streaking across the sky of Phoenix on Tuesday night, fueling conspiracy theories that this could be evidence of aliens and UFOs. What do astronomers say?
UAE Wants To Grow Date Palms And Strawberries On Planet Mars
The UAE Space Agency is funding research to grow palm trees, strawberries, and tomatoes on Mars. Here's why the Arabic country wants to grow date palm trees on the Red Planet.
World's Oldest Wine: Ancient Jars In Georgia Hold Evidence Of 8,000-Year-Old Winemaking
Ancient pottery fragments found in two archaeological sites in Georgia have traces of tartaric acid, a chemical fingerprint of grapes. What other evidences show the Eurasian country is home of the earliest winemakers?
Amelia Earhart Mystery: Giant Coconut Crabs May Have Carted Off Remains Of Lost Pilot
Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. One theory proposes that her remains were carted off and eaten by the world’s biggest land-dwelling arthropod: coconut crabs.
Women Who Suffer From Cardiac Arrest In Public Less Likely To Get CPR From Bystanders: Study
Gender discrepancy appears to exist when it comes to giving bystander CPR. What is the possible barrier that prevents strangers from helping women who suffer from cardiac arrest?
Air Pollution Linked To Increased Risk For Osteoporosis And Bone Fractures: Study
In older adults, researchers found an association between increased risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures and exposure to air pollution particulate matter. Here are other ways polluted air impacts older members of the population.
