Articles by Jim Algar
Third U.S. Ebola patient is now Ebola-free: Dr. Rick Sacra released from hospital
Third American stricken with Ebola said cured, is released from Nebraska hospital. Dr. Rick Sacra speaks of going back to Africa to continue medical missionary work.
Arctic, Antarctic regions reveal sub-ice world in new atlas edition
New detailed maps show what lurks beneath the enveloping ice at Earth's polar regions. Mountains, canyons and buried lakes are revealed in new atlas.
Heart problems? Dry skin? New wearable device will tell you when something's wrong
A new wearable skin sensor takes body temperature to create an instant health report. The small device stretches and moves with the skin.
Alcohol: Love it or leave it? The answer might depend on your genes
Whether someone likes an alcoholic beverage or not might be down to their genetic makeup, researchers find. Genes can influence our beverage and food choices every day, they say.
Do people drink more after work days or workout days?
Days with more physical activity are likely to end with an alcoholic beverage, one study finds. Thursdays through Saturdays, alcohol consumption increases.
Texas hospital apologizes after exposing hundreds of infants to tuberculosis
Worker with active case of TB worked with hundreds of infants in a Texas hospital, officials say. Hospital has issued an apology, promising free testing and follow-up care.
Water found in distant planet’s atmosphere is milestone for exoplanet exploration
Exoplanet far from Earth shows signs of atmospheric water, astronomers say. Finding could yield clues to formation of Earth-sized worlds.
Diabetes rate going through encouraging slowdown, study says
After decades of increases, diabetes rates in the U.S. shows signs of leveling off, report says. Officials say they are "encouraged" by the slowdown.
‘Rogue’ drug distributors on the rise, FDA puts doctors on alert
FDA warns of counterfeit, often ineffective, drugs being offered to doctors and pharmacies at steep discounts. Agency announces "Know Your Source" initiative to combat growing problem.
U.N. Climate Summit: What was accomplished?
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the U.N. Climate Summit calls climate change the 'greatest challenge' facing the world. President Obama promises the U.S. will lead the way in addressing the issue.
Space Station gets new mice and its first 3D printer for out-of-this-world science
SpaceX Dragon capsule with almost 5,000 pounds of supplies arrived at the International Space Station. Capsule will spend a month attached to the ISS, then return to Earth for an ocean landing and recovery.
Job woes getting you down? Your asthma risk could be rising as a result
Worrying about losing your job can increase you chances of developing asthma, study says. Stress a recognized trigger of asthma symptoms, doctors say.
Fifty shades of autumn leaves: The why (and how) of changes in foliage color
Chemistry behind the brilliant colors of U.S. forests in fall explained. Why leaves go from green to red, orange and yellow.
West Coast warming is natural, study puts stop to finger-pointing
Natural cycles, not human activity, behind warming temperatures in the U.S. Northwest, study finds. Finding stirs debate on climate change yet again.
Topological insulator is the key to superfast computing without overheating
New material could lead to room-temperature quantum computers operating at fantastic speeds. New technology would be an easy fit with existing silicon-based electronics, researchers say.
Antidepressant SSRI seen changing human brain architecture very fast in limited study
Understanding of speedy effects antidepressant drugs have on the human brain could improve diagnosis, treatment of depression. Researchers see drugs altering connectivity in brain regions.
Nvidia shoots down moon landing hoax claims with help of Maxwell GPU
Graphic simulation of moon landing photos shows them to be genuine, graphics card maker Nvidia says. Company says that debunks conspiracy theories of a faked landing.
Rhinorex 'King Nose' condrupus discovery excites scientists: Function of giant nose remains mystery
New dinosaur species identified with a nose so large paleontologists have dubbed it the "Jimmy Durante" of dinos. Fossil from Utah is 75 million years old.
Variations in coastal upswelling affecting marine ecosystem of California
Ocean currents that affect the health of marine ecosystem on U.S. West Coast more variable than they've been for centuries, study finds. Weaker, less predictable currents may affect entire marine food chain.
5 billion years: Time left till Andromeda devours Milky Way and all of us
Ultimate fate our our Milky Way galactic home? Becoming a cosmic meal for a cannibalistic larger galaxy, astronomers say.
Antarctic sea ice expands at record pace but Arctic sea melting: Here's why
Sea ice coverage at opposite ends of the world measured; maximum Antarctic sea ice extent sets record for third straight year. In the Arctic, ice coverage approaches record lows.
New step revealed in early creation of life
New study of classic experiment gives possible new insights into the creation of life on Earth. Findings could have implications for discovering alien life as well, researchers say.
Japan to resume whaling after new IWC regulations
Japan announces plans for Antarctic whaling activities despite mounting international pressure. Japan says its whaling program qualifies under scientific exemptions in a whaling moratorium.
MIT’s pressurized ‘BioSuit’ ensures astronauts are comfortable in their second skin
New spacesuit design would put the "squeeze" on astronauts to keep them safe in the vacuum of space. MIT researchers using memory alloys to create a "shrink wrap" suit.
Obama takes on superbugs: The White House’s new war on drug-resistance
White House pushes federal agency to greater efforts in combating rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Experts warn of a "post-antibiotic" world unless action is taken.
Tiny, fluffy caterpillar is actually a poisonous, poop-flinging little monster
Children in the southeast U.S. ending up in emergency rooms after encounters with fluffy but toxin-wielding caterpillar. Furry puss caterpillar, named for the resemblance to a furry house cat, carries a stinging surprise.
Young Nemo clownfish can ‘just keep swimming’…for hundreds of miles
Scientists studying "Finding Nemo" fish species find babies of the species can travel hundreds of miles to find new homes. Study comes as U.S. considers putting the orange and white fish on the endangered species list.
Think the flu is no big deal? Think again…and then go get your flu shot
Fewer than half of Americans getting a recommended vaccination as flu season approaches. CDC recommends flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age.
Newly discovered sleep circuit is key to getting enough Z’s
Sleep node deep in the most primitive part of our brain is vital for the deep sleep we all need, researchers say. Brain region creates the messenger chemical that can lead us down into deep sleep state, they say.
Can 'beak' mimicry help end droughts? Scientists pull water from fog using shorebird technique
Scientists turn to nature as inspiration for a device that can collect water from fog or dew. The method could be a sustainable way to bring potable water to the Earth's deserts and semi-arid regions, researchers say.
