Articles by James Maynard
Sichuan Bush Warbler Discovered in China - How Did A Distinctive Call Give Away This New Bird Species?
A rare species of bird common in dense brush areas in mountainous regions of central China has been discovered. How is this possible?
Chile Volcano Calbuco Belches Massive Clouds Of Ash And Gas And Triggers Panic
The Calbuco volcano is spewing ash and dust high into the atmosphere, threatening residents, aircraft and the environment. How could this volcano help offset global warming?
FDA Wants Data On Antiseptic Sanitizers Used In Hospitals
Health care workers frequently use hand sanitizers and antibacterial soaps. Are the products safe and effective?
Bat Wings Have Tiny Hairs That Hold The Secret To Their Remarkable Flying Ability
Why are bats such agile fliers? The answer lies in tiny hairs on their wings, according to a new finding.
Secret Of Aging Cells Discovered – Is Immortality Possible?
Human aging depends, in part, on relaxed DNA, according to a new study. Will immortality soon be possible? Or at least better disease treatment?
The Pillars Of Creation Are Even More Impressive In 3D
Why are astronomers now saying The Pillars Of Creation should be known as The Pillars of Destruction? A new 3D map reveals new information about the nebula.
All Modern Inuit Descended From North Slope Populations, DNA Study Reveals
Today's Inuit have all descended from a single group in Alaska's North Slope, according to a new genetic analysis. What could this tell us about ancient migration history?
Jerry Brown Orders Dramatic Cuts In Greenhouse Gas Emissions In California
Greenhouse gas emissions will be severely curtailed in California following a new executive order. Why did California adopt the new provisions?
Kilauea Nearly Overflowing Crater – Are Residents In Danger?
Overlook Crater on Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii is close to overflowing. Are residents and tourists there safe?
Nanoflares Could Be Cause Of Mysterious Heating Of Sun's Corona
The corona of the sun - the atmosphere surrounding the star - is much hotter than the surface. Now, astronomers may have found out why this happens.
3D Printing Used To Create 4D Airway Splint, Saving Three Babies From Death
Three babies were saved from death by the construction of a medical device produced on a 3D printer. What makes this design so different?
Superconductivity Makes Radiation Pressure A Million Times Stronger
Radiation pressure can be increased by a million times using a superconductor. How could this finding help us see quantum mechanics at work in our everyday world?
Emergency Room Practices Essential To Proper Treatment Of Those Abusing Painkillers
Opioid-dependent patients respond positively to a specific narcotic drug, according to a new study. Does this pave the way for new treatment methods for opioid abusers?
Strange Supernova Could Be 'Missing Link' In Understanding Gamma Ray Bursts
Supernova can result in gamma ray bursts — or not. Now, scientists have observed the remains of one that was 'on the edge' for the first time.
Antarctica's Blood Falls Could Hold Secrets To Alien Life
Blood Falls in Antarctica is home to weird life. Could a network of salty aquifers recently discovered by scientists hold the secret to finding life on Mars?
Head Lice Should Not Keep Kids Out Of School, New Guidelines Declare
The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that children with head lice should not be kept out of school. Is this brilliant idea the product of nitwits?
Russian Spacecraft M-27M Spinning Out Of Control In Orbit - Can This ISS Cargo Ship Be Saved?
A Progress M-27M resupply ship destined for the International Space Station may be lost in orbit. What happened to the cargo ship bringing supplies to the ISS?
US Lowers Fluoride Recommendations In Water - Were Conspiracy Theorists Right?
Fluoride is found in water supplies around the country, but the federal government is now lowering the recommendations for added levels of the mineral. Have conspiracy theorists been right all along?
Embryo Turns Itself Inside Out In Stunning New Video
An embryo of algae is seen turning itself inside out in a new video. What can this tell us about our own species?
Is The Universe A Hologram? Holographic Principle Suggests 'Yes'
Our 3D universe may be a hologram with just two spatial dimensions, according to a new mathematical analysis. Are we all living in Flatland?
Extreme Weather And Heat Caused By Climate Change, Study Reveals
The majority of heat waves and severe storms may be caused by man-made climate change, according to a new report. How serious is the problem?
First HIV Test Kit For Home Use Goes On Sale Throughout United Kingdom
The first home test for HIV is now for sale in the United Kingdom. What could makers of this product hope to achieve?
This Cousin Of Jaws Is Rare, Cute And Tiny: Meet The Pocket Shark
Pocket sharks would look adorable peeking out from a vest, but wearing one as a boutonniere would not be a good idea. Here's why.
Chinese Scientists Genetically Modify Human Embryos In A Divided World
Should human embryos be custom-designed through genetic modification? The debate doesn't have a simple answer, but it does have many possible solutions.
Boy Who Received Over A Hundred Thousand Birthday Cards Dies From Cancer
A six-year-old lost his battle with cancer after receiving tens of thousands of birthday cards. How did Danny Nickerson help inspire the world?
Long Term Exposure To Air Pollution May Cause Brain Damage
Brain damage could result from air pollution exposure, according to a new study. How serious is this danger?
Yellowstone Magma Reservoir Could Fill Grand Canyon 11 Times Over... But Don't Panic
A magma reservoir feeding a chamber under the Yellowstone supervolcano has been discovered. Could this mean an eruption is near?
Synthetic Marijuana Known As Spice Sends Hundreds To Hospital
Spice and other synthetic cannabis products are leading to hundreds of emergency room visits in April. What is driving this public health problem?
Two Dogs From Texas Sniff Out Snails In The Galapagos - But Why?
Darwin and Neville are a pair of dogs from Texas with new jobs - finding invasive snails. The pair may be at the forefront of a new environmental movement: This is the story why.
Tinnitus Leave A Familiar Ringing In Your Ears? Now Researchers Know Why It Is So Hard To Treat
Tinnitus affects one in five Americans. Researchers now know why the condition is so hard to treat after conducting invasive brain scans.
