Articles by James Maynard
Premature Babies As Young As 22 Weeks Can Survive, Study Finds - Will This Charge Debate Over Abortion?
If babies can survive after just 22 weeks in the womb, it could affect abortion laws around the nation. What else did a new finding on premature babies uncover?
Out-Of-Control Russian Progress 59 To Crash On Earth Soon - Where Will It Land?
Progress 59 failed to reach orbit at the end of April, now it is headed back to Earth. Where will debris from the doomed Russian spacecraft land?
Cristoforetti Reflects On Time - And Espresso - In Space Before Return To Earth
Samantha Cristoforetti will return to Earth from the International Space Station in the middle of May. What made the Italian astronaut's trip so special?
Walls Of Water Erupting Off Surface Of Enceladus - Those Aren't Geysers Rising Off That Large Moon
Saturn's moon, Enceladus, is shooting vast quantities of water into space, and now astronomers know what is causing the phenomenon. What are these walls of extraterrestrial water?
What Would The Discovery Of A Sixth DNA Base Mean For The Study Of Life?
A sixth DNA base has been discovered, joining the five previously known to biologists. What could this mean for the future of biology?
Lokiarchaeota Could Be Missing Link In Search For Earliest Life And Humans Oldest Microbial Ancestor
The oldest microbial ancestor of human beings may have been discovered. What makes this microorganism so weird?
Penis Worms Once Prowled The Earth – And They Had Teeth!
The Cambrian period saw penis worms roaming large areas of the Earth. Researchers studying their teeth found a new species of the carnivorous animals.
Depression Caused In Part By Fuzzy Thinking - What Is It?
Fuzzy thinking shows up in brain scans and seems to correlate to depression and bipolar disorder. How could this study help affect the future of the treatment of mood disorders?
Fructose in Fruit Could Make You Hungrier, Study Finds
Is eating healthy bad for you? Fruit could lead to cravings for calorie-packed foods, such as breads.
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Set To Decorate Sky With Pieces Of Halley's Comet
Halley's Comet comes around once every 76 years, but we see its debris every six months. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks May 5 and 6 - here is how to see it!
SOHO Records Brilliant Filament Erupting From The Sun
A massive plasma filament has erupted from the sun, much to the delight of solar physicists. Does it pose a hazard to people on Earth?
Microcombing Could Make Carbon Nanotube Films Stronger And More Conductive
Carbon nanotube sheets could be made stronger and faster using a simple technique, a new study reveals. What could this mean for materials science and home electronics?
Lost Lake In Oregon Really Disappears Each Winter - But Why?
A lake in Oregon disappears each year as temperatures start to warm. Where does it all go? Lost Lake in Oregon disappears each year, the water spiraling down a basin like bath water down a drain.
Is Ebola Over? New Weekly Cases Drop Below 20
New Ebola cases are down below 20 a week in western Africa. Is the end finally in sight for the deadly epidemic?
Super-Hot Super-Earth Diamond Planet Reveals Secrets 40 Light Years Away – Super!
Changing atmospheric conditions in the atmosphere of an exoplanet have been recorded for the first time around exoplanet 55 Cancri e. How could this research help astronomers find extraterrestrial life?
Giant Whales Use Super-Stretchy Nerves Like Bungee Cords To Capture Fish
A nerve capable of stretching twice its normal length has been discovered in rorqual whales, assisting them in the hunt for vast quantities of food. How does it work?
NASA EM Drive One Step Closer To Reality: Warp Drive Theoretically Possible, But Don't Hold Your Breath
Faster than light travel was thought to be impossible, but new research shows how it might be acheived. Of course, nothing is official.
Sleepwalking And Night Terrors Could Run In Families, Study Suggests
Parents can pass sleepwalking and night terrors on to their children. What does this tell us about the common disorder?
The Random Raman Laser - Will it Help Discover New Details Of Microbial Life?
The random Raman laser could reveal the world of microbes in ways never before seen. How does it work?
Kilauea Crater Wall Collapses, Triggering Explosion Of Lava Lake
The collapse of a crater wall triggered an explosion in a lava lake at the Kilauea Vocano. What is happening at this highly active volcano in Hawaii?
China Is Showing An Increased Interest In Antarctica – But Why?
Antarctica is receiving more attention from China in recent years. Is there more than science behind its actions?
Bombardier Beetle Fires Super Hot Liquid Through Its Butt: Scientists Now Know How
The bombardier beetle has one of the most powerful defense mechanisms in the insect world - spurting boiling-hot liquid out of its butt. Now, someone has figured out how they do it - but how could it lead to new rockets?
PFASs Come Under New Scrutiny: Pizza Boxes May Be Poisonous To Your Health
Food containers often contain chemicals that could be hazardous to your health. How serious is the danger of PFASs and PFCs?
'Driving Drunk Woo...I'll Be Dead Thanks To You': Last Chilling Words Texted By Florida Woman Before Fatal Car Crash
Mila Dago is charged in death of 22-year-old Irina Reinoso. Records of texts she sent that evening reveal a devastating emotional breakup.
Obesity Risk May Be Determined From Metabolites Presence In Urine
Urine samples could reveal obesity risk, according to a new study. How could this finding affect the overall health of Americans?
Remembering Messenger - An Obituary For A Remarkable Spacecraft
The Messenger spacecraft has collided with Mercury after more than a decade in space. What discoveries did this long-lived observatory make about Mercury?
Long-Term Cosmic Ray Radiation May Impair Astronaut's Brains: Mars Trip, Anyone?
Cosmic rays could severely affect the mental health of astronauts on their way to Mars. What will this mean for the future of humans in space?
Ebola Transmission Possible Via Sexual Intercourse: CDC
The Ebola virus may be transmitted through sexual intercourse, the CDC is warning. How does this change what we know of the disease?
Deep Sea Dead Zones Found Far Out In Atlantic Ocean
Dead zones have been found in deep ocean waters for the first time. Will these lead to the widespread death of marine life?
Here's The Last Thing NASA Messenger Probe Saw Before It Crashed Into Mercury
The Messenger spacecraft returned one last image before crashing into Mercury on April 30. What does it show?
