Articles by Allan Adamson
Even Moderate Drinking Can Damage The Brain: Study
Moderate drinkers who consume between 14 and 21 units of alcohol per week still have higher risk for a type of brain damage compared with teetotalers. What does this say about drinking limit guidelines?
Gene-Based Therapy That Reprograms Immune Cells Offers Hope For Multiple Myeloma Cure
CAR T-cell therapy had some multiple myeloma patients see significant reduction in their cancer and even enter full remission. How does this gene-based therapy work and what are its side effects?
India's Mega-Rocket Launches GSAT-19 Communication Satellite Into Orbit
ISRO’s GSLV Mk III rocket, India’s most powerful rocket, launched the GSAT-19 communication satellite into orbit on Monday, June 5. What made the mission a feat for the Asian nation?
NASA Considers Using Previously Flown SpaceX Rockets For Future ISS Resupply Missions
NASA entertains the idea of using used rockets for future cargo missions as a SpaceX Dragon capsule had its first reflight on Saturday, June 3, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Reusable spaceflight systems can slash costs of space missions.
Contaminated Measles Vaccine Kills 15 Children In South Sudan
Health workers who vaccinated children in South Sudan against measles reused the same unsterilized syringe 15 times. The investigation also revealed they committed another blunder that cost the lives of more than a dozen children in the country.
Bigelow Aerospace CEO Believes UFOs Visit Earth: Here's His Proof Aliens Exist
Robert Bigelow, who owns the company that works with NASA to develop an expandable craft for future human spaceflights, revealed on '60 minutes' that he believes in aliens. Here's a story he shared about a close encounter with UFOs.
Doctors Warn About Putting Wasp Nest In Vagina: Here's Why Some Women Do It
Oak galls can cause burning and drying of women's private parts. An ob-gyn warned it can cause infection, but why do some women use these wasp nests as a vaginal product?
Man Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Getting New Crucifix And Praying Hands Tattoos
A man who decided to go swimming five days after getting inked with new tattoos contracted flesh-eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus. What made the man vulnerable to the deadly infection?
NASA Renames Sun Mission To Honor Astrophysicist Who Predicted Solar Wind
NASA's upcoming mission to the sun was renamed Parker Solar Probe in honor of 89-year old Eugene Parker. Here are some of the solar astrophysicist's important contributions to science.
Spirit Airlines Pilot And Wife Died From Overdose After Ingesting Cocaine With Elephant Tranquilizer
Overdose from cocaine and carfentanil, a drug so powerful it is used to sedate elephants, killed a pilot and his wife in Ohio. The fatal accident occurred a week after the Spirit Airlines pilot's last flight.
Einstein Was Right: Black Holes Have Event Horizon Just As Predicted By General Theory Of Relativity
Analysis of Pan-STARRS data strengthened the idea that black holes are bounded by an event horizon. How did the new research strengthen Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity?
Tree-Climbing Goats Help Disperse Argan Seeds In Morocco By Spitting Them Out
Tree-climbing goats in Morocco appear to have a different way of helping propagate the valuable Argan trees. The animals spit out the nuts that they eat, which helps disperse the seeds.
Total Solar Eclipse Proved Einstein's General Theory Of Relativity
Albert Einstein was relatively unknown when he published his papers that introduced the theory of relativity in 1915. An experiment conducted during the May 1919 total solar eclipse changed that.
Modified Antibiotics Offer Hope Against Superbugs As Multidrug-Resistant Infections Emerge
Amid emerging cases of multi-drug infections in the United States, researchers have found a way to modify drugs to make them more effective at fighting superbugs. This is how they improved the antibiotic vancomycin.
Faceless Fish Missing Since 1873 Found In Deep Waters Of Australia
Scientists on a month-long research voyage surveying the abyss of Australia have rediscovered a faceless fish that was last seen more than 100 years ago. The creature was found at a depth of 4,000 meters.
NASA Sounding Rocket Experiment To Produce Colorful Artificial Clouds Over Mid-Atlantic
Blue-green and red artificial clouds will be visible over the mid-Atlantic as NASA launches the Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket from Wallops Flight Facility. What is the purpose of sounding rocket experiments?
Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall Of Macadamia Nuts And Cashews
Two food companies recalled some of their products over fear of Listeria contamination. What products are affected and what should consumers do when they have bought the recalled macadamia nuts and cashews?
Tobacco Also Wreaks Havoc On The Environment: WHO
WHO has linked tobacco use to damages to the environment, citing that smoke emissions do not just spread toxicants into the air. How does the industry contribute to deforestation, use of fossil fuels, and dumping of wastes?
Dog Flu Cases Confirmed In Florida: Symptoms To Watch Out For
H3N2 canine influenza virus infected at least seven dogs in Florida. What are the symptoms of the dog flu, and what should pet owners do if they suspect infection?
Is The Great Barrier Reef Dead? Experts Warn It Can No Longer Be Saved In Its Current Form
Experts have said that the Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved in its present form because of the extent of climate change. What are the recommendations for the World Heritage Site?
Sleep Disorder Could Be An Early Warning Sign Of Parkinson's Disease And Dementia
People who act out their dreams are likely to develop Parkinson's disease and Lewy bodies dementia. More than 80 percent of those with REM sleep behavior disorder develop neurodegenerative diseases.
NASA To Send Spacecraft To The Sun: Here's The Technology That Will Make Solar Probe Plus Mission Possible
NASA will send a spacecraft to the sun by 2018. Here are the technologies that will protect the Solar Probe Plus and its instruments from extreme heat and radiation.
Opioid And Drug Theft Rampant At Veterans Affairs Hospitals: Report
Veteran Affairs hospitals have more cases of opioid and drug theft than private hospitals. Doctors and other employees in VA medical centers and clinics are suspected to be behind the missing drugs.
Here's Why Brachycephalic Dogs Such As Pugs And Bulldogs Have Flat Face
Brachycephalic dogs such as bulldogs and pugs are the result of selective breeding processes. DNA analysis now reveals the genetic mutation responsible for the flat face of these dogs.
Do Fathers Treat Daughters Better Than Sons? Study Shows Differences In How Dads Treat Children
Fathers treat daughters and sons differently as shown by the way they speak to and play with their kids. Researchers said the difference in parental treatments may shape the personalities of the children.
US Postal Service To Issue Solar Eclipse Stamp That Changes Images When Touched
For the first time, the U.S. Postal Service used thermochromic ink on a stamp so the image changes once heated by the touch of the finger. Here's how to get the Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp.
Got Insomnia? Here's A Safe Way To Get Sleep Without Taking Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills can be hazardous for some people who suffer from insomnia. Experts said there is a cheaper and safer alternative to taking medications for sleeplessness and even apnea.
Watch Video Of Newborn Baby Who Tried To Walk Immediately After Birth
In a viral video, a baby in Brazil appears to walk soon after birth. While some consider this a precocious behavior, some experts offer an explanation for the newborn's stepping motion.
ESO Begins Construction Of Telescope Big Enough To Find Alien Life
Once finished, the Extremely Large Telescope will be the world's largest optical and infrared telescope. It will be big enough to gather vital information that can help scientists find worlds that likely host alien life.
Lack Of Sleep Can Cause Brain To Cannibalize Itself: Here Are Signs That You Are Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprivation may cause brain cells to eat some of the brain's synapses, which can have damaging effects. What are some signs that can indicate a person does not get sufficient rest at night?
