Articles by James Maynard
Babbler Birds Don't Just Babble: They Communicate Like Humans
Babblers carry out communication by utilizing sounds in specific orders, new research reveals. What can this tell us about other species, including our own?
Spiky, 'Super-Armored' Worm With 30 Legs Was Like Hallucigenia 'On Steroids'
A spiky large worm with legs lived half a billion years ago but could still haunt the nightmares of people today. What do we know about this bizarre creature?
June 30 Gets A Leap Second: Why Do We Need One And How Should We Prepare
A leap second will be added to June 30 this year. Should people be worried? If June 30 seems a little longer than normal, that will be because an extra second is being added to the day to account for the orbital mechanics of our planet.
High CO2 In Fresh Water Threatening Survival Of Pink Salmon, Warns New Study
Rising levels of acid in freshwater sources could adversely affect pink salmon, a new study finds. What do these conditions do to the fish?
Lasers Create New Forms Of Silicon In Australian Study
New types of silicon were created by researchers in Australia. What could this study mean for the future of electronics?
NASA Cuts Live Feed From ISS After Possible UFOs Spotted Leaving Earth
NASA recently showed video footage from the International Space Station that could reveal UFO's rising from the Earth. What were these unusual lights?
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Explosion Destroyed Tons Of Precious Cargo
What was aboard when a Falcon 9 rocket exploded on liftoff? And are the astronauts onboard the ISS in danger of running out of supplies?
Indigo-Clean Is New Light Designed For Hospitals That Kills Bacteria
Hospital-acquired infections pose a major problem to patients, but a new light can kill bacteria. How could this change health care?
SpaceX Readies Falcon 9 Reusable Rocket Liftoff: How And When To Watch Live Stream
The third test flight of the Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX will take place on June 28. After two fiery explosions, here is how you can watch the latest test flight.
Rats Plan For Future In Their Dreams: UCL Study
Rats plan for the future while they sleep, a new study reveals. What can this tell us about our own species?
Jupiter, Venus Set To Tango This Week: Here's How You Can Watch This Rare Celestial Event
Venus and Jupiter will be seen close together through the rest of June. Here is a guide for the celestial event.
Obamacare Is 'Here To Stay' After Favorable Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld nationwide tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. What does this decision mean for the future of Obamacare?
DARPA's Grand Plan To Make Mars Hospitable: Terraform Planet With Genetically Engineered Organisms
Mars will likely be the next planet settled by human beings. How do we get past the numerous challenges to living on the Red Planet?
Twelve-Year-Old Kiersten Yow Recovering Well After Shark Attack
Following a shark attack and multiple surgeries, 12-year-old Kiersten Yow is feeling upbeat and is amazing her doctors with her progress and attitude. Who is this brave young woman?
Chlorine Won't Protect Your Pool From Cryptosporidium Parasite, CDC Warns
Recreational water illnesses, including cryptosporidium, are present in pools and hot tubs this season, infecting thousands of Americans. What can you do to keep your family safe this summer?
Ebola Test Developed That Detects Disease In Minutes
A new test for Ebola could revolutionize treatment of the disease in affected areas. How does this new test work, and what could it mean for the future of health care?
Fat Makes A Comeback As Republicans Oppose Obama's Dietary Guidelines
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will likely remove warnings about recommended levels of total fat consumption. Is this politics or science?
Supergiant Galaxy M87 Seen Growing Using New Astronomical Technique
Messier 87 is growing through galactic cannibalism, researchers discovered. What makes this finding so unusual?
Honeybee Colonies May Be Collapsing Under The Weight Of Too Much Work Stress
Honeybees are disappearing, and now it seems stress may be leading to their deaths. How could this happen?
3D-Printed Human Skin Could Revolutionize Medicine and Cosmetics
Human skin is being produced on 3D printers. What could this mean for patients and the cosmetics industry?
Solar Storms Strike Earth And Ignite Auroras Across the Globe
Northern Lights are being seen as far south as Long Island, New York, as auroras light up around the globe. How much longer will the displays continue?
Pluto's Largest Moon, Charon, Shows Off Unexpected Large Dark Region
Pluto's largest moon, Charon, appears to have an anti-polar cap. What is this unusual formation, seen by the New Horizons spacecraft?
Mysterious Pyramid Three Miles High Found On Dwarf Planet Ceres
The Dawn spacecraft has discovered a steep-sided mountain on the dwarf planet Ceres. Could this be a sign of extraterrestrial life or geology?
Japan To Resume Whale Hunting, Tokyo Announces
Minke whales will be hunted once more in the Southern Ocean, Japanese officials announced. Why is Tokyo undertaking the hunt despite outcries from around the globe?
Hydrocarbon Lakes On Titan Could Be Sinkholes, Study Suggests
Lakes of methane and ethane on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, could be formed by sinkholes, NASA officials believe. What do we know about these unusual formations?
Humans Bred With Neanderthals In Europe 40,000 Years Ago, Study Shows
Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred 400 centuries ago, a new study reveals. What can this tell us about our ancient ancestors?
Hubble Telescope Images Four Strange Galaxies Huddled Together
The HCG 16 collection of galaxies was imaged like never before by the Hubble Space Telescope team. What makes this collection of galaxies so unusual?
Rare Earth Magnets Common In Electronics Can Now Be Recycled More Easily
Rare Earth magnets are small, powerful and difficult to recycle. University of Pennsylvania researchers have now found a way of easily reusing the materials, essential for modern electronics.
8 Million: Number Of Mummified Dogs Found In Ancient Egyptian Catacomb
An ancient catacomb in Egypt has been surveyed, revealing the presence of eight million mummified dogs. What happened to those animals?
Cassini Snaps Stunning, Close-Up Photos Of Saturn's Moon Dione's Rugged Landscape
The Cassini spacecraft has made a close approach to the Saturnian moon of Dione, revealing new images. Why was the spacecraft launched, and what makes Dione special?
