Articles by Allan Adamson
Frog Skin Mucus May Help Kill Strains Of Flu Virus
A peptide found in the skin mucus of a frog in southern India can potentially fight strains of flu. How does the peptide urumin work against influenza virus?
River Piracy: Global Warming-Driven Glacier Melting Reroutes River In Canada
Intense melting of Canada's Kaskawulsh Glacier because of climate change rerouted vast streams of meltwater. It is the first time the phenomenon known as river piracy was observed in modern times.
Asteroid Ocean Impact Wrongly Depicted In Hollywood Movies: Study
Hollywood movies tend to show massive waves that can wipe out coastal cities when an asteroid crashes into the ocean. Simulations revealed this is not exactly what would happen when real asteroids crash into Earth.
More Than Half Of US Adults Have Used Marijuana: Poll
A phone survey involving 1,122 adults revealed that 52 percent of adult Americans have tried using marijuana at least once and 14 percent are regular users. Stigma, however, still exists.
Russia Trains Robot To Shoot Guns: Can Humans Prevent Rise Of Terminator-Like Killing Machines?
Russia's Fedor robot has learned to shoot guns with impressive precision. How do companies like Google, groups and individuals try to stop killer robots from taking over the world?
Syringe Vending Machines In Las Vegas May Help Lower Hepatitis C And HIV Transmission Rates
The new syringe vending machines in Las Vegas, Nevada will dispense clean needles for free to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. How do these machines work?
Rise Of The Terminator? Russia's Humanoid Robot Fedor Learns To Shoot Guns Using Both Hands
Russia's humanoid robot Fedor, which will be sent to the International Space Station in 2021, is learning how to shoot guns using both hands. Are the Russians creating Terminator-like machines?
Image Confirms Invisible Dark Matter Connects Galaxies In The Universe
A combined image of more than 23,000 galaxy pairs suggests that dark matter exists. It also confirms galaxies are connected together through a cosmic web of the invisible substance.
Solar-Powered Device That Sucks Moisture From Air Can Save Millions From Water-Related Diseases
Diarrhea and other water-related diseases affect people living in regions where water is scarce. These illnesses can be potentially averted using a new device that can harvest water even with low humidity.
Fossil Discovered By Elk Hunter Belongs To New Species Of Plesiosaur With Shorter Neck
The skeleton discovered at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge turned out to be of a new species of plesiosaur. The sea creature, however, has shorter neck compared with other elasmosaurs.
Target Recalls Water-Absorbing Easter Toys Over Serious Ingestion Hazard
Target recalled more than half a million Easter toys that, once ingested, can expand in a child's stomach and may not even show up on X-ray. Here are the products affected by the recall.
Endangered Right Whales Had Lowest Number Of Births In 17 Years
The number of North American right whales born last winter was only three, the fewest since 2000 and far lower than the average of 17 per year. Whale researchers, though, are optimistic the population of the endangered species can still rebound.
Jupiter Has Great Cold Spot That Rivals Gas Planet's Shrinking Red Spot
Just like planet Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the newly discovered Great Cold Spot is bigger than Earth and is technically a weather feature. What are the differences of these two massive spots?
Mead Johnson Faces Lawsuit Over Dead Insects Found On Baby Formula Enfamil
Paulina Rodriguez claimed to have found insects on Enfamil milk formula on four different occasions, one of which was captured on video. An earlier whistleblower lawsuit is connected to Rodriguez's claims.
Dead Bat Found In Salad: How Animals End Up In Packaged Food
Consumers have found frogs, bats, and even live spiders in store-bought salads, vegetables, and fruits. A food safety specialist explained how these small animals likely ended up in these packaged food.
More Gray Hair Linked To Higher Heart Disease Risk
Men with more white hair were found to have higher risk for coronary artery disease that is independent of age and other cardiovascular factors. What do health experts recommend for individuals with high chances of developing heart disease?
Zoo Euthanizes Polar Bear Diagnosed With Terminal Kidney Failure
Rizzo, the 19-year-old polar bear at Hogle Zoo in Utah was diagnosed with renal failure, a condition common in older polar bears. Zoo officials eventually have to make the difficult decision to euthanize the animal.
What Makes The Octopus Intelligent? Answer Could Be Cephalopod's Ability To Rewrite RNA
The octopus has the unique ability to edit its own RNA. Can this explain why the cephalopod is intelligent enough to solve complex puzzles and escape from aquariums?
Brain-Invading Parasite May Have Spread Due To Climate Change And Globalization
Rat lungworm was first detected in Taiwan in 1944 and has since spread to other parts of the world including the United States. How does globalization and climate change help spread the parasite?
23andMe Genetic Testing Kit Gets FDA Approval: Things To Know Before Using DNA Test For Disease Risk
23andMe genetic tests can predict risk for only 10 diseases or health conditions. Here are other things consumers should know before using and spending money on this DNA testing kit.
Event Horizon Telescope May Help Solve Black Hole Information Paradox
Einstein's theory of relativity predicts that all information that crosses the event horizon will be lost, but quantum mechanics states information can never be lost. How can the Event Horizon Telescope help solve the black hole information paradox?
Atmosphere Of Hot Steam Detected Around Earth-Like Planet GJ 1132b
Astronomers have detected for the first time an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet. Super-Earth GJ 1132b, which revolves around a very low-mass star, is potentially a water world with atmosphere of hot steam.
Iceland Proposes Gender Pay Gap Law To Ensure Companies Give Equal Wage To Employees
Iceland is arguably one of the best places to live and work as a woman, but gender pay gap still exists in this island nation. The parliament presented a solution that could end wage discrimination.
Are Mermaids Real? Nearly Naked Woman With Webbed Feet Tells California Police She Is A Mermaid
Joanna was wet and nearly naked when she was found by a motorist walking in the middle of the road. She told police that she is a mermaid and had been in the lake.
Syria Chemical Attack Likely Used Nerve Agent Sarin: Facts About This Biochemical Weapon
The chemical attack that hurt at least 70 people in Syria likely involves the nerve agent sarin. What is sarin, how does it work, and why is it often used in chemical warfare?
Children's Sweatshirts And Jackets Recalled Over Laceration And Choking Hazards
Fred Meyer recalled some jackets and sweatshirts that are sold for infants, toddlers, and children at its stores. Consumers who bought these affected children's clothing products can get a full refund for their purchase.
Healthy Kids Can Die From Flu: What Health Experts Recommend To Prevent This
Children with medical conditions have increased risk for flu-related complications and death. A new study by researchers from CDC, however, revealed fatal cases of children who were healthy before contracting the influenza virus.
Baked Goods Laced With Marijuana Send 6 North Carolina Hospital Workers To Emergency Room
Cookies and muffins that contained cannabis oil sickened several employees at a North Carolina Hospital. Here's why no charges were filed against the person who baked the goods and the employee who brought them to the hospital.
Europe's First Cave Fish Found By Spelunker In Germany
Spelunker Joachim Kreiselmaier accidentally found Europe's first known cave fish while exploring the Danube-Aach cave system in Germany. What are the characteristics of the newly discovered species?
Ancient 'Geological Brexit': How Britain Separated From Europe Thousands Of Years Ago
Ancient Britain was geologically connected to Europe until the Dover-Calais land bridge was destroyed. Researchers revealed how this happened in a two-stage event called Brexit 1.0.
