Articles by Jim Algar
Less trans-fat is still too much: Popular U.S. food products weighing down America
While Americans have cut down on fat consumption, it's still above healthy levels, study finds. Down by a third, it needs to go even lower, experts say.
DNA found in early modern human fossil shows evidence of interbreeding with Neanderthals
Timing and location of interbreeding between early modern humans and Neanderthals shows up in DNA analysis. Evidence suggests it occurred between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago.
Giant ostrich-like dinosaur skeleton nearly complete, unraveling 50-year-old mystery
Reconstructed fossil brings "Horrible Hands" dinosaur to life. Shape of 70-million-year-old creature had been a mystery for decades.
It's a Mars rehearsal: Team studies isolation effects under dome in Hawaii
Volunteers in NASA-funded project will subject themselves to the stress and isolation of a simulated mission to Mars. Three women and three men will live, work in close proximity on a Hawaiian volcano.
Scientists measure radiation left behind from Big Bang using POLARBEAR
Telescope looks at the universe's oldest light for clues to its structure and history. Scientists around the world use telescope in Chile to gaze at the universe's ancient illumination.
Laser tractor beam moves objects further than ever before: Sci-fi becomes reality
From "Star Trek" science fiction to reality, Australian researcher demonstrate laser-based tractor beam. Single-beam technology can both push and pull and object.
Paralyzed man walks again: Breakthrough surgery puts nose cells in spinal cord
Man has spinal cord repaired using cells from his own nasal cavity. Paralyzed by a knife attack, Polish firefighter can now walk, drive a car.
Prepping for Ebola as a precaution: NYC healthcare workers meet for mass training
Mass training session in New York City prepares emergency responders, city workers for possible Ebola cases. Latest protocols from the CDC are explained.
Woman accused of leaving baby in trash says she didn’t know she was pregnant
Parents of young woman accused of abandoning infant in a trash can says she has a learning disability. She faces a possible charge of attempted murder.
Northern white rhinos on brink of extinction: After recent death, only six left
Death of rare white rhino, possibly the "last male capable of breeding," pushes species to the edge of extinction. Rhino known as Suni dies in Kenya at age 34.
Entomologist spots rare Goliath birdeater in South America: Aren’t you a cutie pie?
An entomologist has found a foot-long spider in South America with a body as big as "a large fist." The arachnid is so heavy it can be heard making a 'clicking' sound when it walks.
This atom-thin 2D generator creates electricity from movement
Material sewn into clothing may one day charge the smartphone in your pocket. Material just one atom thick generates electrical voltage during movement, bending or stretching.
Obama resists calls for Ebola travel ban: We can't give in to hysteria
President addresses Ebola issue in his weekly address on radio and online. He reasserts his opposition to proposed travel bans.
Drone stalks killer whales and here's what it found
Unmanned aerial vehicle gives researchers closeup look at the life -- and death -- of Pacific Ocean killer whales. Drone followed whale families in waters off British Columbia.
Siding Spring comet Mars flyby 2014: How and when to watch this once-in-a-million-years event
Comet making close flyby of Mars will be the center of scientific attention. Comet will come closer to the Red Planet than any comet has ever come to the Earth.
Saturn moon Mimas may be hiding subterranean ocean: Will alien life forms be found?
Wobbly "Death Star" moon of Saturn may have a liquid ocean under its icy crust, astronomers say. Its existence could explain eccentric movements.
What your ZIP code (and big data) says about you
You can run but you can't hide; your ZIP code tells all. Census data and marketing info has you down cold.
Saturn’s moon is harboring secrets: A buried ocean or elongated core?
Scientists watching Saturn's moon Mimas wobbling around its orbit say there's something odd going on inside. The moon may have a misshapen core, or be harboring a hidden ocean, they say.
Mitochondria origin revisited: Were they ‘energy parasites’ before energy suppliers?
Study suggests new theory for how cellular mitochondria evolved to power plant and animal cells. Researchers say the went from parasites to power plants.
Sugar drink warnings actually work: How to convince kids to put down the soda
Telling teenagers how far they'd have to walk to burn off the calories in a soda can change their consumption habits, researchers find. Calorie information presented in that form can lead them to choose lower-calorie alternatives, study suggests.
Expert says deadly eruption in Japan shook up volcano, making nuclear reactors unsafe
Japan's deadly 2011 earthquake may be responsible for recent volcanic eruption that killed 56, expert suggests. More volcanic activity may be ahead as a result of the earthquake, he says.
Uranus-like planet discovered 25,000 light years away
Exoplanet discovery could shed light of origins of "ice giants" Uranus and Neptune in our own solar system, astronomers say. Distant planet detected in a binary star system in our Milky Way galaxy.
Parkinson's Disease: From the gut to the brain
Parkinson's, a degenerative disease of the brain, may have its origins elsewhere in the body, researchers suggest. Before it's in the brain, it may be in the human gut, they say.
Dallas Ebola patient was on a plane: CDC to check 132 fellow passengers
Second nurse who treated Ebola patient who died at Dallas hospital now has the virus, CDC says. Concerns have been raised after she took a commercial airline flight with other passengers.
NYC rats are little carriers of novel diseases and bacteria
Survey of rats in New York City reveals wide range of bacteria and pathogens which could be risks to humans. Some pathogens discovered were unknown to science, researchers say.
Natural gas isn’t key to greener future, says study
Energy from inexpensive and abundant natural gas instead of coal and oil isn't the answer to slowing climate change, researchers say. "If things are cheap, people will consume more," they say, and greenhouse gas emissions will stay the same.
A 'beaked whale'? Rare cetacean washes up on Australian shore, excites researchers
Beaked whale, a creature rarely seen outside its ocean deeps habitat, found in Australia. Little is known of the species with a snout like a dolphin.
Stem cell treatments appear safe and effective for vision loss
Stem cell transplants shown to help sufferers of macular degenerations. Disease is the most common cause of loss of vision.
Rosetta’s lander Philae snaps selfie with comet
Selfie taken by robot lander gives dramatic view of its intended comet target. Landing attempt on Comet 67P set for Nov. 12.
Earth’s magnetic field could flip soon; Scientists give it one human lifetime
Earth's magnetic field heading for a reversal. Could happen much quicker than previously thought, researchers say, perhaps within one human lifetime.
