Articles by Allan Adamson
Fastest Stars In Milky Way Are Galactic Fugitives That May Reveal Secrets Of Dark Matter And Our Galaxy
Hypervelocity stars in the Milky Way are likely fugitives from a neighboring galaxy. These fast-moving objects have traveled great distances they may unveil secrets of dark matter and the Sagittarius A black hole.
Climate Change Study Dampens Hope That Carbon Emissions Will Not Drive Global Temperature To Dangerous Level
Global warming at its current level is already blamed for the spread of diseases, war, and ecological changes. A new climate change study suggests that global temperature may even increase by up to 6 degrees, far more than previously estimated.
PPI Heartburn Drugs Linked To Increased Risk Of Early Death: Should You Stop Taking These Medicines?
PPI drugs, which are used to treat heartburn and reduce stomach acid, are linked to higher risk of early death. Does this mean that people who take these medications should stop using them?
Asteroid Extinction Event That Wiped Out Dinosaurs Cleared Way For Diversification Of Frogs
The mass extinction event that killed the dinosaurs helped the frogs to explosively evolve new species. How did the K–Pg extinction event caused by an asteroid impact benefited the amphibians?
Here's How Veterans With PTSD Cope With Independence Day Fireworks
The Fourth of July fireworks can cause panic attacks to veterans with PTSD. Here's what former combatants, their families and organizations do to avoid psychological stress on Independence Day.
Transgender Fish: Contraceptive Pills Flushed Down Water Drains Cause Male Fish To Mutate Into Females
Male roach fish now exhibit more feminine traits, with some of them even starting to produce eggs. Chemicals present in birth control pills and other household products flushed down household drains are blamed for these changes.
Health Blogger Poisons Herself On Live Video While Biting Poisonous Plant Mistaken As Aloe Vera
A Chinese health vlogger was supposed to demonstrate the health benefits of the aloe vera plant on live stream. Unfortunately, she was poisoned because she used the wrong plant, the Agave americana.
NASA Supercomputer Simulations May Help Reduce Damage Caused By Asteroid Impacts
NASA researchers used the Pleiades supercomputer to simulate asteroid impacts that may possibly happen on planet Earth. The work may help mitigate the damage that can be caused by deadly asteroid strikes.
Woolly Mammoth Resurrection Project: Paypal Founder Peter Thiel Funds Effort To Bring Back Extinct Ice Age Animal
Paypal founder Peter Thiel gave a fund of $100,000 to a Harvard genomic professor who is working to resurrect the extinct woolly mammoth. Why do some scientists want to bring back the Ice Age animal?
Russia To Launch CubeSat Satellite Set To Be The Brightest Artificial Object In The Night Sky
The Mayak CubeSat satellite is set to become one of the brightest artificial objects in the night sky once it gets into orbit and unfurls its pyramid-shaped solar reflector. What are the objectives of the crowdfunded space project?
NASA Denies Conspiracy Theory About Kidnapped Children Working As Mars Colony Slaves
The latest conspiracy theory about Mars is that there is a colony there where kidnapped children work as slaves. The claims were made by a former CIA case officer on the radio talk show Infowars hosted by Alex Jones.
Ohio City Proposal For Opioid Abuse: No One Will Help On Third Drug Overdose Call
Responding to drug overdose calls costs money and other resources. A councilman in Middletown City in Ohio proposed a controversial solution for drug addicts who keep overdosing opioids.
Blacks, Asians And Latinos At Higher Risk For Early Death Due To Air Pollution
Particulate matter known to cause cardiovascular conditions are more dangerous to seniors who belong to minority groups and are poor. Here's why these people are more vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution.
Fentanyl Spill At Police Station Prompts Changes To Drug Evidence Repackaging Procedures
Two people were transporting drug evidence when fentanyl leaked through a box. The incident became a hazmat situation and prompted GBI's Crime Lab to modify current procedures for repackaging and returning drug evidence.
Brain-Invading Parasite That Can Cause Meningitis Now In Florida, Thanks To Climate Change
The rat lungworm parasite that can cause potentially deadly meningitis has been found in Florida. Here are the five counties where researchers detected the presence of the parasite in snails and rats.
Gecko Feet Inspire Robotic Gripper That Can Eliminate Space Debris: Other Ways NASA Can Use Gecko-Inspired Technology
A gecko-inspired robotic gripper can help NASA get rid of space junk. Astronauts at the International Space Station also have potential uses for technologies that are based on the feet of geckos.
Maximum Life Span: No Known Limit To How Long Humans Can Live, Scientists Say
Is human life span limitless? Researchers who studied the longest-living people from different parts of the world said that there is no evidence that backs up the idea of a longevity limit.
Jelly-Like Tropical Sea Creatures Invade Pacific Coastal Waters
Pyrosomes, also known as sea pickles, are commonly found in tropical waters, but swarms of them started to show up off the Pacific Northwest of the United States and Canada. What’s behind the population explosion of these strange-looking creatures?
Air Pollution Level Considered Safe May Still Cause Early Death
Air pollution levels far below federal standards can still cause premature death, highlighting the importance of aiming for cleaner air. Reducing the level of fine particulate matter can save thousands of lives.
Airline Charters Flight To Give Passengers Best View Of The Great American Eclipse
An airline will give select astronomy enthusiasts and guests the first and possibly the best views of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. Two seats for the charter flight will also be given away.
Orca Failed Pregnancies Linked To Scarce Food Due To Salmon Shortage
Food shortage has been linked to the high rate of failed pregnancies in killer whales. The findings highlight the importance of restoring the population of the Chinook salmon to save the endangered orcas.
New Fentanyl Strains Resistant To Opioid Overdose Antidote Narcan
Naloxone, more popularly known as Narcan, can help bring back people from overdose. Two new strains of highly potent fentanyl, acrylfentanyl, and tetrahydrofuran are likely resistant to this drug.
Robot Gripper With Adhesives Inspired By Geckos May Help Clean Up Space Junk
Space debris that orbit Earth pose threats to satellites and even to astronauts stationed at the ISS. A robot gripper with adhesive inspired by the feet of the geckos may offer solution to the space junk problem.
Monsanto's Weed Killer Roundup May Get Cancer Warning Label
Starting July 7, glyphosate, the main ingredient of Monsanto's Roundup, will be added to California's list of chemicals that can cause cancer. The weed killer may also get a label that can warn consumers about its potential dangers.
New Cases Of Human Plague Confirmed In New Mexico: How To Identify The Symptoms And Protect Yourself
Three cases of the human plague have been confirmed in New Mexico. What are the symptoms of this serious illness, how can it be treated, and what are the ways to avoid contracting it?
Wellness Sticker Promoted By Gwyneth Paltrow's Brand Not Made Of NASA Material: Other Goop Claims Debunked By Experts
The wellness sticker posted on Goop is not made of astronauts' spacesuit material, NASA said. This is not the first time a product promoted by Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand gets debunked by experts.
Health Problems Linked To Cosmetics And Haircare Products Underreported
The number of health problems linked to use of cosmetics and hair care products has increased, but researchers think cases are underreported. FDA investigation revealed one company received more than 21,000 complaints about its haircare products.
Older Fathers Likely To Have Geekier Sons: Study
Geekiness is higher in boys whose dads were older than 35 years old when they were conceived, study suggests. Children with older fathers also scored better on STEM exams.
Hacker Group Anonymous Claims NASA On Verge Of Making Alien Life Announcement
A YouTube video believed to come from the hacker group Anonymous claimed that NASA may soon announce the existence of alien life. Do scientists support the idea that intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations really exist?
Librarians Learn To Use Narcan As Libraries See Increase In Drug Addicts Who Overdose On Opioids
The opioid epidemic in the United States have become so bad, librarian in at least three cities now learn how to treat drug addicts who overdose with Narcan. One librarian has saved at least six people since April.
