* Robert Adams (1913-1997): He was a British science fiction writer, most known for his "The Thing in the Cellar" story in *Astounding Science Fiction* in 1940. He died on August 26, 1997.
* Robert Adams (1938-present): This Robert Adams is an American science fiction writer known for his work in *Analog Science Fiction and Fact* and the anthology series *The Best of Analog*. He is still alive as of October 2023.
Please clarify which Robert Adams you are referring to.