Articles by Allan Adamson
Men To File Lawsuit Over Antipsychotic Drug Risperdal That Caused Them To Grow Breasts
Thousands of men who suffered from the side effects of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal prepare to file a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. The drug cause boys and men to grow breasts.
Great Smog of London: Mystery Of 1952 Fog That Killed Thousands Finally Solved
The exact chemical processes that led to the 1952 London fog that killed thousands have not been fully understood. Now, researchers offer an explanation to what was behind the historic smog.
Lost City Hidden Underneath Antarctica: Is It Atlantis?
Photos taken by NASA's Operation IceBridge mission reportedly show an ancient human settlement beneath the Antarctic ice. Could this be the lost city of Atlantis?
Santa's Reindeer Now Smaller And Weaker Because Of Climate Change
The weight of reindeer has dropped by 12 percent because of climate change. How do warmer temperatures influence the growth and size of the animals popularly portrayed pulling Santa Claus' sleigh?
Lake Buried In Ice Indicates Impact Of Climate Change On East Antarctica
A lake of freshwater was found underneath the Roi Baudouin ice shelf in East Antarctica showing that climate change has impacted the region. What are the dangers posed by englacial lakes?
Hospice Staff At Florida Hospital Left Body Of Deceased Veteran In Shower Room For 9 Hours
Hospice staff at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Florida failed to follow appropriate procedures by leaving the body of a dead veteran in shower room for nine hours. The staff members were also found to have tried to cover up the mistake.
Mutant Fish Evolved To Withstand Lethal Levels Of Toxic Waste In Polluted Waters
The atlantic killifish has evolved to be 8,000 times more resilient to toxic waste than other species of fish. High levels of genetic variation allow the fish to adapt to industrial pollutants that would normally kill them.
Japan Launches Magnetic Tether To Clean Up Space Junk
Japan's space agency launched a magnetic tether that would clean up orbiting debris in space. About 100 million pieces of space junk pose threats to the International Space Station and satellites.
Radiation From Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Detected On US Shores: Should You Worry?
The seaborne radiation from Fukushima has reached U.S. shores. Cesium-134 was detected in samples of seawater taken from Oregon - is there reason for Americans to panic?
Monkeys Can Talk: Lack Of Speech Due To Brain Wiring
Monkeys have vocal tract that make these primates anatomically equipped to talk. The key to acquiring speech though lies somewhere in the brain.
DNA From 17th Century Mummy Of A Child From Lithuania May Rewrite History Of Smallpox
Smallpox, a deadly disease that killed millions before it was declared eradicated in 1980, was likely a modern killer and not an ancient disease. The findings were based on analysis of DNA from a 17th century mummified child in Lithuania.
Gummy Bears Send High School Students To Hospital: How To Tell If Candies Are Laced With Drugs
More than a dozen high school kids attending Naperville North High School fell ill after eating gummy bears that may be laced with a still unknown substance, possibly marijuana or marijuana oil. How do you identify candies laced with drugs?
Pfizer Fined $107M for 2,600 Percent Price Hike On Epilepsy Drug Phenytoin Sodium
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority slapped pharmaceutical company Pfizer with a fine equivalent to about $107 million for hiking the price of phenytoin sodium capsules. The epilepsy drug is used by about 48,000 patients in the UK.
Giraffes Placed On Extinction Watch List As Population Plunges
The long-necked giraffe is often seen in safaris, zoos and the media that the animal's plummeting number has gone largely unnoticed. The giraffe is now rated as vulnerable to extinction.
Preparing For An Asteroid Impact? UN Proclaims June 30 As International Asteroid Day
The United Nations declared June 30 as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness on the dangers of asteroid impact. What are the odds of asteroids hitting planet Earth?
Lemur-Like African Primate Galago Inspires Design Of Fast Leaping Robot
The galago, a lemur-like primate found in Africa, inspired the designs of the new robot named SALTO. What are the abilities and potential applications of this new robot?
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Common Among Medical Students
More than a quarter of medical students suffer from depression and one in 10 have suicidal thoughts. What are the reasons behind these suicidal risks and depressive symptoms?
Cosmic Dust From Birth Of Solar System Discovered On Rooftops In Paris, Oslo And Berlin
Cosmic dust particles are leftover particles that existed since the formation of the Solar System. These ancient particles were previously found only in Antarctica and the deep ocean.
About 2 Million Pounds Of Ready-To-Eat-Chicken Recalled
National Steak and Poultry announced it is recalling nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may have been undercooked. What products are affected by the recall?
Ancient Teeth Samples From Time Of Roman Empire Bear Evidence Of Malaria Parasite
Analysis of teeth samples from skeletal remains dating back to the era of the Roman Empire unveiled mitochondrial genomic evidence of Plasmodium falciparum, the mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria. What did the discovery prove?
Bacteria Carrying Gene Resistant To Carbapenem Antibiotics Discovered In US Pig Farm
A bacteria carrying a gene resistant to carbapenem antibiotics has been discovered in a pig farm in the United States. How did the mutant gene get into the animal farm?
Smoking One Cigarette Per Day Still Linked To Higher Risk Of Early Death
Occasional smoking, or smoking only between one and 10 cigarettes per day is still linked with early death. People who smoke lightly also have higher risk of dying from lung cancer, heart disease or respiratory diseases compared with those who never smoked.
Four Oklahoma Veterans Facility Employees Resign After Maggots Were Found In Resident's Wound
Four employees resigned from a veterans facility at Talihina after maggots were found in the wound of a resident who later died of sepsis. The employees decided to resign before the start of the termination process.
Book A Holiday On The Moon For $10,000: Moon Express Founder Says Lunar Flights Possible By 2026
The moon could be the target destination of romantic couples ten years from now. Moon Express founder Naveen Jain said space tourists may possibly land on lunar surface for just $10,000.
Drinking Plenty Of Fluid Could Be Harmful: Woman Hospitalized Due To Water Intoxication
A woman who drank plenty of water after developing symptoms of urinary tract infection suffered from water intoxication. What are the symptoms of this potentially deadly condition?
Dentist May Have Exposed Nearly 600 Veterans To HIV and Hepatitis
A dentist at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center possibly exposed 592 veterans to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C by failing to follow standard infection control procedures. The dentist had been using his own equipment, cleaning and reusing it.
Mummified Knees Found In Valley Of The Queens Tomb Likely Belonged To Egypt Queen Nefertari
Archeologists claim that the pair of mummified knees found in a lavish tomb in the Valley of the Queens in Egypt likely belonged to Egyptian queen Nefertari. What were the clues that hint the remains belonged to the royal wife of Pharaoh Ramses II?
