Articles by Allan Adamson
Gene Delivery Therapy Using Supercharged Adeno-Associated Virus Restores Hearing And Balance In Deaf Mice
A new gene delivery therapy using supercharged adeno-associated virus restored hearing and balance in deaf mice, offering hope to about 30 million people in the United States suffering from hearing loss. How does the treatment work?
NASA Uses Pressure-Sensitive Paint To Measure Forces Affecting Space Rockets
NASA researchers used a special paint known as Unsteady PSP to measure the fluctuating pressure forces applied on accelerating space rockets. How does this high-tech paint work?
Earth's Water May Have Originated From Within The Planet's Mantle Not From Space
Computer simulations revealed Earth makes its own water deep in the mantle. The discovery could mean that water may have been formed within the planet and did not come from asteroids in space.
Russia Grounds Proton Space Rockets For 3.5 Months Over Faulty Engines
Following the crash of the Progress MS-04 in December, Russia is grounding all its Proton-M rockets. Investigations at the plant where Proton-M and Soyuz rocket engines are built revealed quality and safety issues.
Food Additive Under Review After Study Finds Cancer Links In Animal Study
Titanium dioxide used as food additive to make food whiter and brighter has been linked to carcinogenesis in an animal study. What are other potential health concerns associated with this substance?
All Corn Diet Turns Hamsters Into Cannibals That Eat Their Pups Alive
Hamsters that were fed a monotonous diet of corn ate their young alive. The rodents also exhibited other odd behavior and characteristics, such as having a dark and swollen tongue.
New Jersey Giving Parents Free Baby Boxes To Lower Infant Mortality Rate
New Jersey is now the first U.S. state to launch a universal baby box program. How can the program help reduce infant mortality rate?
Human-Animal Hybrid: Scientists Grow Human Cells Inside Pig Embryos
Scientists injected pig embryos with human stem cells to produce animal embryos that contain human cells. What are the dangers and potential benefits of this technology?
Skeleton Of Pilgrim Sheds Light On How Leprosy Spread In Medieval Europe
A skeleton of a young pilgrim who died of leprosy during the Middle Ages has shown another means leprosy spread in Europe during medieval times. The man may have contracted the disease during his travels.
New Genetic Recipe Can Make Once-Sweet Tomatoes Flavorful Again
Researchers have identified the chemical compounds that are linked to tomato flavors that people enjoy. The findings can help growers make tomatoes flavorful again.
Doomsday Clock Moved 30 Seconds Closer To Midnight Largely Because Of Donald Trump
Growing disregard for scientific expertise and worsening security landscape influenced decision to move the Doomsday Clock, but US President Donald Trump particularly prompted scientists to act.
Asteroid Dust Cloaks True Composition Of Dwarf Planet Ceres
Particles from asteroid impacts that occurred millions of years ago cloak the surface of Ceres. The particles may hide the dwarf planet's true makeup.
Dinosaur-Era Insect Found Preserved In Amber Looks Like An Alien
An insect that lived during the time of the dinosaurs resembled the appearance of E.T. Its features were unique enough that scientists placed it into its own order.
Mouse Pancreas Grown In Bodies Of Rats Helped Reverse Diabetes
Using stem cells, researchers grew mouse pancreas in bodies of rats and later transplanted the organ into diabetic mouse. The technique offers hope of reversing diabetes and alleviating shortage of donated organs for transplant patients.
Your Brain Shape May Indicate Your Personality Type And Risk For Mental Illness
Brain scans revealed a link between the shape of the brain and personality types. The structure of the brain also hints of risk for mental health problems.
Artificial Intelligence Beating World’s Best Professional Poker Players
Liberatus, the AI developed by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University is beating the world's best poker players. The AI has already accumulated winnings of nearly $800,000.
Another Near Miss This Month: Previously Undetected Asteroid Passed By Close To Earth
For the second time this January, Earth had a close shave with a previously undetected asteroid. Asteroid 2017 BX, also known as Rerun, passed by at a distance 30 percent closer to our planet than the moon.
3D Bioprinter Can Print Functional Human Skin
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid researchers have developed a 3D printer that uses special bioink to print functional human skin. What are the two main potential applications of this technology?
Wearable Smartphone Baby Monitors May Cause More Harm Than Good, Pediatricians Warn
Pediatricians warned parents about the dangers of using wearable smartphone baby monitors. How can these devices that supposedly track vitals such as oxygen levels harm babies?
Mental Viagra Hormone May Boost Sexual Desire In Men
The hormone kisspeptin associated with puberty may help men who suffer from psychosexual problems. The hormone was shown to boost the behavioral circuit linked to sex and love.
Fossils Of Prehistoric Giant Otter In China Hint Of Convergent Evolution
A prehistoric otter found in China is up to three times the size of modern otters. The discovery offers information on the evolution of these mammals.
Glass Hazard Prompts Brewery To Recall Bottled Beers
A packaging flaw has prompted Sierra Nevada to issue a voluntary recall of some of its beers. What are the products affected by the brewery's recall?
Irula Tribe Snake Hunters From India Help Catch Pythons In Florida
Snake hunters belonging to India's Irula tribe are helping Florida find and capture Burmese pythons. The pair of tribesmen caught 14 snakes in just two weeks.
Fake News 'Vaccine' May Help Provide Immunity Against Misinformation Spreading On Facebook
Amid proliferation of fake news on social media and the internet, researchers developed a psychological tool to fight misinformation. How does it work?
Humans Drove Australia's Car-Sized Kangaroos And Tortoises To Extinction
More than 85 percent of Australia's megafauna went extinct after humans arrived on the continent. The large animals, however, did not necessarily die out because of intensive hunting.
Can You Brew Beer On The Moon? Experiment To Test If Yeast Fermentation Possible On Lunar Surface
A team of engineering students designed an experiment to determine if yeast can survive to ferment beer on the moon. How would the lunar brewery work?
Gynecologists Warn Against Jade Eggs Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Website Recommends For Women's Vagina
Two women's health experts question the effectiveness of the vaginal jade eggs sold by actress Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle website Goop. What are the potential dangers of using jade eggs?
Carrington-Like Solar Storm That Could Hit Earth Within Next Decade May Cost US More Than $40 Billion Daily
A powerful solar storm that may hit Earth within the next decade may cost the United States $41.5 billion in daily economic losses. What are the industries that will be most affected by solar-induced blackouts?
Pet Rats Caused Illinois, Wisconsin Seoul Virus Outbreak: CDC
An outbreak of the Seoul virus, which affected eight people in Illinois and Wisconsin, was linked to pet rats. What are the symptoms of this hantavirus?
Nearly Half Of American Men Infected With Genital HPV
A little over 45 percent of men in the United States are infected with genital HPV. The prevalence of infection increases and stays high as men age.
