The Latest Breaking News from Adam Roberts

‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

A previously unknown species of bacteria found in noma patients could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical disease

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

Myth, monsters and making sense of a disenchanted world: why everyone is reading fantasy

I have made the leap from literary fiction to fantasy – for those who think it’s mere wish-fulfilment, here’s why we need that thing with the dragons

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

Australian investment in green projects surges despite drastic US policy reversal, report shows

Exclusive: Growth has been steady even since Trump’s re-election, building on increase from $20bn to $157bn, says thinktank

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025

Warning to shoppers after faeces and vomit inducing bugs found on self service screens

Health chiefs are warning people shopping this festive season

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Warning after scientists find faeces and dangerous bacteria at self-service check-outs

Dr Adam Roberts, chief researcher with the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON), who produced the analysis said self-checkouts had a particularly high viral load.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Warning to supermarket shoppers as vomiting bugs and faeces found on self-checkout screens

The vomit-inducing bug was found on nearly all the surfaces that were tested by the Infection Innovation Consortium

Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022

Topics: Learn to BBQ online in new TAFE course

Launching in time for Father's Day, the course cost comes in at less than $150.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 31, 2022

Brit dad almost lost his finger after being bitten by false widow spider in his sleep

Adam Roberts' finger was so severely infected by the false widow spider's venom that doctors told him there was a 90% chance he would have to have his finger amputated

Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July

Prize judges, writers and Guardian reader Russell discuss the titles they’ve read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

Rangers face backroom exodus as Brendan Rodgers seals 'coup' that makes summer rebuild even bigger

Physiotherapist Adam Roberts has joined Bristol Bears - and he's set to be followed out by doctor Adam Waller and scout Andy Scoulding.

Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022