Articles by Allan Adamson
Number 1 Enemy Of Bees: This Parasite Transmits Viruses That Kill Honeybee Colonies
Mites that are about the size of deer ticks transmit viruses and diseases to honeybees and kill colonies. Here's how beekeepers try to save the bees from this parasite.
Girl Dragged By Sea Lion In Viral Video Treated To Avoid Seal Finger Infection
The 6-year-old girl who was dragged into the water by a sea lion in a viral video is at risk of a condition known as seal finger. What are the dangers of this infection, and how is it treated?
Germany Vaccination Law To Oblige Kindergartens To Report Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their Kids
Germany's parliament will vote on a law that will oblige kindergartens to report parents of children who refuse vaccination advice. What will be the consequences for those who refuse to attend vaccine consultations?
Dying Star Gives Birth To A Black Hole
A massive star in a nearby galaxy was being reborn into a black hole without a bang. Scientists said the black hole candidate may have been formed through a process known as failed supernova.
Jelly Belly Faces Lawsuit Over Sugar Content Of Sports Beans
A woman filed a lawsuit against Jelly Belly over the sugar content of Sports Beans. The sweets company used the term evaporated cane juice instead of just sugar in its ingredients list.
NASA's Psyche Mission To Arrive At Metal Asteroid Four Years Earlier Than Originally Planned
NASA's Psyche mission will arrive at its target metal asteroid in 2026, or four years earlier than initially planned. What changes were made to make this possible?
Schiaparelli Crash: ESA's Mars Lander Ill-Prepared For Mission
Investigations revealed the reasons why the Schiaparelli Mars lander crash-landed on the surface of the Red Planet in October last year. Here are the causes of the failed mission.
Foot And Leg Amputations Risk Linked To Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Drug Invokana
FDA required Johnson & Johnson to include a boxed warning about the risk for foot and leg amputations in type 2 diabetes patients who use Invokana. Who are most at risk for amputations?
Most US Soldiers Dismissed For Misconduct Suffer From Mental Illness
GAO reported that 62 percent of U.S. soldiers who were discharged from military service were diagnosed with mental health conditions such as PTSD and TBI. How do servicemen cope with these conditions?
Caffeine Overdose Blamed For Death Of 16-Year-Old Teen
A highschool student collapsed in his class after drinking three caffeinated beverages over a period of two hours. The coroner said that the teenager died due to caffeine-induced heart event.
Climate May Affect Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes Linked To Outdoor Temperature
Pregnant women exposed to hot average temperature have higher risk for gestational diabetes than soon-to-be mothers who are exposed to colder temperatures. Here's how a warmer climate affects health during pregnancy.
Extinction By Chance? Dinosaurs Would Have Survived If Chicxulub Asteroid Struck Earth 30 Seconds Earlier
The asteroid that created the Chicxulub crater and was blamed for the extinction of dinosaurs may have hit the waters of the Pacific or Atlantic if it arrived late. What could have happened if it was delayed for 30 seconds?
Stephen Hawking, 32 Other Scientists Pen Angry Letter About Origin Of Universe Theory
Stephen Hawking and 32 other scientists penned a letter contesting alternative theory of the origins of the universe. How is the big bounce theory different from inflation theory?
What Are Narwhal Tusks For? Drone Footage Of The Toothed Whales Off Waters In Canada Offers Answer [Video]
Drone footage of narwhals confirms one theory about how they use their mysterious tusk. Watch how these toothed whales use their protruding tooth.
Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Reveals How Planets Form Around Stars
The metallicity of planets can help scientists determine how and where they formed around their host star. What is metallicity and what does it tell about the warm Neptune exoplanet HAT-P-26b?
Gigantic Sea Creature That Washed Up On Indonesia's Shores Is Not A Giant Squid: What Is It?
The mysterious creature that washed up on the shores of an Indonesian island was initially thought to be a boat. It was later described as a giant squid but marine experts think it is something else.
Avocado Hand: Slicing For Guacamole Sends People To The Hospital
Doctors have seen an increase in injuries caused by slicing avocados. What is behind incidents of people lacerating their hands while preparing the green fruit for their guacamole?
Preserved Soft Tissues Found In Dinosaur That Looked Like Ghostbusters Monster
Fossils of the Zuul Crurivastator, an ankylosaur dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, were found to have preserved soft tissues. How does this make the specimen a rare find?
Charles Darwin Is Right: 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Hot Spring Deposits In Australia Show Life Emerged On Land
The ancient Pilbara hot spring deposits in Australia offer the oldest evidence for microbial life on land. Fossils add credence to Charles Darwin's idea of 'warm little pond that suggets life on Earth started on land.
Oreo Contest Offers $500K For New Flavor Idea
Oreo released a new flavor dubbed 'Firework.' Its maker Nabisco also announced a new contest that will allow cookie fans to suggest a new flavor and get a chance to win $500,000 and other perks.
Cotton-Tipped Swabs Send Dozens Of Children To The Emergency Room Every Day
About 34 children are sent to the emergency room each day for using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the ear. Why is it not safe to use these products?
EpiPens May Still Work More Than 4 Years After Expiration Date: Study
EpiPens may still have 84 percent of stated concentration of epinephrine more than four years after the stamped expiration date. Are experts willing to use expired auto-injector for allergic reactions?
Baldness And Gray Hair Cure Could Be On Horizon With Accidental Discovery
Researchers studying cancer tumors accidentally learned what causes hair to turn gray and stop growing. The discovery may pave the way for a cure for baldness and gray hair.
International Space Station Astronaut Participates In French Election: Here's How Astronauts Vote While In Orbit
ESA's Thomas Pesquet, who has been at the International Space Station since November 2016, was able to participate in the French presidential election this year. How do astronauts in space cast their votes?
Is Lou Gehrig's Disease Finally Curable? FDA Approves New ALS Treatment
FDA has approved a new ALS treatment for thousands of Americans suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. How is it different from the older drug riluzole, which extends survival in patients?
NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Samples Active Linear Dune On Red Planet
After conducting analysis of the crescent-shaped dunes on Mars, the Curiosity rover has taken samples from a linear dune on the Red Planet. What are the differences NASA observed between the crescent and linear dunes?
Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over Claims It Copied Unicorn Frappuccino From New York Coffee Shop
The End Brooklyn cafe in New York claims that Starbucks's hit blended beverage Unicorn Frappuccino infringed its Unicorn Latte drink. The coffee shop wants compensation and an apology.
Crayola's New Color Inspired By YInMn Blue Pigment Accidentally Discovered In Chemistry Lab
The blue crayon that will replace yellow-hued Dandelion in Crayola's 24-count box is inspired by a pigment accidentally discovered in a lab. The YInMn-inspired new color still has no name.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered To Pay More Than $110 Million In Baby Powder, Shower To Shower Powder Cancer Case
Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay more than $110 million to a woman who claimed to have developed ovarian cancer after using the company's talc-based products for many years. What do studies say about the talcum powder and ovarian cancer link?
Speech Delay In Babies And Toddlers May Be Blamed On Mobile Devices Like Smartphones And iPads
Many babies and toddlers start to use mobile devices such as smartphones and iPads before they can talk. A new study revealed these children are at risk for delay in expressive language
