Articles by James Maynard
Kilauea Lava Lake At Highest Level Since 2008, Continues To Rise
A lava lake at the summit of Kilauea in Hawaii is higher than it has ever been, and it is rising quickly. Is danger right around the corner from the world's most active volcano?
Carnegie Mellon Computer Challenges World's Best Poker Players At Texas Hold 'Em
Texas Hold 'Em might never be the same after Claudico, a computer player, goes up against four of the world's top human competitors. Who will win?
Happiness Index Reveals Which Country Is The Happiest - Are You Living There?
What are the happiest - and least happy - nations on Earth? The 2015 World Happiness Report has the answers!
Feeling Stressed? You May Want To Be Invisible!
Want to disappear for a while? A new study shows that ability could help reduce social anxiety disorder.
Jack Carder, 5-Year-Old With Iron Man Prosthetic Hand, Throws Out First Pitch At Game
Researchers at the Siena College chapter of e-Nable have produced an artificial hand, allowing a 5-year-old to throw out the first pitch at a local baseball game. Best of all, the hand looks like the one used by superhero Iron Man!
Woolly Mammoth Genome Sequencing Complete - Is De-Extinction Next?
The woolly mammoth died out thousands of years ago, but don't count it out just yet. Genetic mapping is now complete for woolly mammoths, and de-extinction could be right around the corner.
Oceans Valued At $24 Trillion, Says WWF, But Sea Change Is Needed To Save Them
The global ocean would be one of the largest economies in the world if it were a nation, a new WWF report concludes. What can be done to protect these waters for future generations?
Mosquitoes Biting Away? They May Just Like Your Genes!
Some people just seem to be bitten by mosquitoes more often than others. Now, researchers from the University of Florida may know the reason for their taste preferences.
Bees Could Be Getting Hooked On Nicotine In Pesticides - Is This The Cause Of Colony Collapse Disorder?
Are neonicotinoid insecticides acting as drugs for bees? What could this mean in the search for answers to explain the disappearance of the insects?
Fossilized Dinosaur Eggs Found At Construction Site In China
Dozens of dinosaur eggs have been unearthed by construction workers in China. What do we know about these ancient fossils?
USDA Working On Bird Flu Vaccine Despite Low Risk To Humans
Bird flu is spreading through chicken and turkey stocks throughout the United States, prompting federal officials to develop a vaccine for the illness. How serious is the problem, and how could ducks ruin the whole plan?
Astronaut Ron Garan Describes Earth And Society In New 'Planetary' Documentary
'Planetary' is a new documentary featuring former astronaut Ron Garan examining the Earth and our relationship to our home planet. The movie is available in theaters and online - here is how to see this new film.
Exoplanet 51 Pegasi B Becomes First Alien World Observed In Visible Light Spectrum
Astronomers have imaged an exoplanet - 51 Pegasi b - in visible light for the first time ever. What could this mean for the future of astronomy?
FDA Could Regulate Homeopathic Products - What will This Mean For The Industry?
Homeopathic medicine may soon be regulated by the FDA, following two days of hearings. What is the controversy over alternative treatment?
Young Star And Family Of Four Planets 130 Light Years Away Reveal Cosmological Secrets To Astronomers
The HR8799 star system is examined like never before in infrared light. What did astronomers find in this alien solar system?
New Imaging Method For Batteries Could Herald New Age Of Renewable Energy
A new X-ray imaging technique could assist researchers in developing a new generation of batteries, solar cells, electric cars and more. What new secrets have now been revealed about lithium-ion batteries?
Baboons Don't Like Big Butts After All - Sorry, Sir Mix-A-Lot
Male baboons do not prefer to mate with females showing larger posteriors, a new study reveals. Why is this so surprising?
Bering Strait Artifacts Reveal Trade Between Asia And The New World Centuries Before Columbus
Archaeological finds discovered in Alaska reveal a pattern of trade between the New World and Asia centuries before Christopher Columbus. What did researchers find?
Kermit The Frog Here For Real - It Is A Glass Frog From Costa Rica!
Hyalinobatrachium dianae is a newly discovered frog resembling Kermit the Frog. Why are we just finding this unusual Muppet-like animal now?
Prostate Cancer Patients May Improve Health By Walking
Walking could help improve the quality of life and health of men with prostate cancer, a new study reveals. How much is enough?
Lake Michigan Shipwrecks Seen As Ice Clears
Shipwrecks are revealed under the unusually clear waters of Lake Michigan, as seen in photographs by a Coast Guard helicopter crew. What is being seen under the water?
Star Trek Selfie Shot On ISS - Beam Me Up, Samantha Cristoforetti!
Samantha Cristoforetti is now the first person ever to wear a Star Trek uniform while in space. What else is happening aboard the International Space Station?
Vampire Squid Have Weird Sex 10,000 Feet Beneath Surface Of Water
The mating habits of vampire squid have been detailed for the first time. Boy, are they having a lot of sex!
Adderall Being Abused By Adults For Workplace Productivity? Report Says 'Yes'
Drugs normally prescribed for ADHD in children are being abused by adults in the workplace to increase productivity. What is driving abuse of Adderall and other prescription stimulants?
Gut Bacteria In Amazonian Tribe Reveals New Information On Human Microbiome
Yanomami Amerindians living in the Amazonian rainforest of Venezuela were found to have a far greater diversity of bacteria in their guts than peple from the developed world. What could cause such an effect?
Ceres North Pole Imaged In New Dawn Photo — What, No Santa Claus?
The Dawn spacecraft has taken the first pictures ever of the north pole of the dwarf planet Ceres. What could this mean for the future of space exploration?
Measles Outbreak Declared Over Following Cases Linked To Disneyland
The Disneyland measles outbreak is over, California health officials declare. What started this rash of cases?
USS Independence Found On Ocean Floor In 'Amazingly Intact' Condition
Sitting half a mile beneath water of the Farallon Islands, the remains of the USS Independence have been discovered, in superb condition. This is her story.
Gaze Into Your Dog's Eyes - Is It Puppy Love?
Looking into the eyes of a dog can bring about feelings of puppy love. Now, researchers in Japan think they know why it happens.
Messenger Spacecraft To Collide With Mercury On April 30
The Messenger spacecraft will collide with the planet Mercury on April 30. What have we learned from this historic mission?
