Articles by James Maynard
Laundry Pods Too Dangerous To Recommend: Consumer Reports
Thousands of children are being poisoned each year across the United States by laundry detergent pods. Is industry doing enough to solve the problem?
Russia, US Among Five Nations That Agree To Ban Fishing In Arctic As North Pole Melts
An international agreement will prohibit commercial fishing in a large part of the Arctic Sea. Why was this passed if no one is fishing there now?
Space Station Astronauts Forced To Take Shelter Due To Russian Space Debris
Three astronauts were forced to take shelter aboard the ISS as a piece of an old Russian weather satellite went racing past. How close did the ISS come to tragedy?
Stephen Colbert Begs Neil DeGrasse Tyson To Reinstate Pluto As A Planet
Pluto was the ninth planet when New Horizons launched, but it has since been relegated to the status of a dwarf planet. Stephen Colbert took up the subject with astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson, with hilarious results.
HIP 11915b Is Jupiter's Twin Found Around Alien Star
A planet much like Jupiter has been discovered orbiting a star much like our sun. Have we discovered a twin of our solar system?
Flu Vaccines Could Soon Use Microneedles Instead Of Injections
A vaccination patch called MicroHyala and made of dissolvable microneedles is a new immunization technique that could provide safe, easy, painless vaccines to patients. How does this new system work?
4D Heart Images Could Revolutionize Cardiac Care
Ultrasound has long been used to image fetuses within expectant mothers. Now, the technique is producing 4D images of human hearts in action.
Pentaquark Is Newest Particle Discovered By Large Hadron Collider
A new subatomic particle has been seen for the first time by researchers at the LHC. What is so bizarre about pentaquarks?
Elon Musk Still Exploring Cause Of Falcon 9 Explosion
Following the failure of a Falcon 9 rocket at the end of June, Elon Musk is still pondering what may have caused the explosion. Should SpaceX still be able to fly the next piece of the GPS network?
Pluto Is Larger Than We Thought, New Horizons Discovers
Pluto is larger than previously believed, New Horizons has discovered. What other mysteries about the icy dwarf does this discovery reveal?
Endangered Humpback Saved During Shark Week Attack
A humpback whale is safe from ropes and a hungry shark after being rescued off the coast of Massachusetts. This is the story of the remarkable rescue.
Is Earth Doomed To 20-foot Rise In Sea Levels?
Sea levels around the world could rise by 20 feet due to global warming, a new study suggests. Researchers show it has happened before.
Experts Warn About Dangers Of Eating Wild Mushrooms
Foraging for wild mushrooms can be dangerous, a report out of Canada warns. What can fungi do to the human body?
HPV Vaccine Under Investigation By European Board
Human papillomavirus vaccines are under investigation by a government agency in the United Kingdom. Are the immunizations worth the risk?
FDA Bolstering Warning Labels On Popular Painkillers: How Safe Are They Really?
The FDA is asking manufacturers of NSAID pain relievers to update warnings about the pain relievers. How safe are these drugs?
Pluto, Here We Come! A Look At New Horizons' Strange 'Cargo' Ahead Of Historic Flyby
The New Horizons spacecraft is closing in on Pluto with a surprising cargo — ashes of discoverer Clyde Tombaugh. What else is onboard the craft?
Cosmic Romance: Pluto Offers Its 'Heart' To New Horizons Ahead Of Historic Flyby
New Horizons shows off a large icy heart to astronomers as New Horizons approaches. What is the icy dwarf trying to tell us with this frozen symbol of love?
Scientists Finally Discover Why Giant Pandas Manage To Survive On Diet Of Bamboo: Laziness
Pandas eat a lot of bamboo, but biologists have long wanted to know how they survived on the low-nutrient food. It turns out the animals are just lazy.
Organic Computer Network? Duke Neuroscientists Wire Brains Of Monkeys And Rats
Organic computers could be developed from brainets, networks of two or more animal brains, researchers discover. Is this the start of a real-world race of cyborgs?
'Tetris' May Ease Suffering Of PTSD Victims, Oxford Study Suggests
Post-traumatic stress disorder may be prevented or result in fewer symptoms in people playing 'Tetris' immediately after a traumatic event. How could this possibly work?
Three German Men Killed By Squirrel Virus: What You Should Know
A virus spread by squirrels has taken the lives of three men in Germany. Are you in danger from this newly discovered bornavirus?
Take A Leap! This 3D-Printed Frog-Like Robot Can Jump Without Damaging Itself
A frog robot is capable of jumping and surviving significant impacts. What good could it do for people?
A Whale And Doughnut Discovered On Pluto? Well, Almost
A whale, a doughnut and a heart are all seen on Pluto in the latest images from New Horizons. What else will the spacecraft discover on the dwarf planet?
Black Hole Hunter NuStar Reveals Sun In Whole New Light
The NuStar observatory has recorded the sun in X-rays, showing our parent star in a way rarely seen before. What could this tell astronomers about the mysteries of the universe?
WHO Not Fit To Deal With Global Health Emergencies, Says Independent Review Panel
The recent Ebola outbreak took the lives of around 10,000 victims. Was the World Health Organization too slow to start battling the epidemic?
Could 12-Meter Telescope Replace The James Webb Observatory?
The High-Definition Space Telescope (HDST) could, one day, be searching for planets much like the Earth circling other stars. How do astronomers plan to use this system to find alien life?
'Real-World' Vampires Keep Blood-Drinking Secret From Doctors To Avoid Prejudice
Self-identified vampires may have a problem Dracula never faced — talking with their doctor. How can health professionals deal with this problem?
Semicolon Tattoo Latest Trend In Empowering Depressed Individuals
People suffering from depression are starting to get community support by placing tattoos on their wrists. What else can people do who need help?
Alarming Rise In Heroin Addiction And Overdose Deaths, CDC Warns
Heroin use and deaths from the drug are rising sharply in recent years, the CDC reports. What is driving these dangerous trends?
New Research Throws Basic Beliefs About Atherosclerosis Out Of The Window
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide. Now, researchers have found one type of cell, thought to lower risk, actually increases dangers from the condition.
