Articles by James Maynard
Pacific Ocean Tied To Global Warming Hiatus - Why This Could Be A Bad Thing
A global warming hiatus recorded since 2000 could be due to a natural cycle in the Pacific Ocean. What danger is hiding in this finding?
Last Male Northern White Rhino Now Under Armed Guard
Sudan, the last male white rhino in the world, is now under the protection of armed guards 24 hours a day. Will this be enough to save the species from extinction?
Hubble Space Telescope Successor: Will Glitter Find Alien Life?
Orbiting Rainbows is a new observatory being designed to replace the Hubble. Will using glitter to gather and reflect light help find life around other stars?
Female Chimpanzees Use Tools, Including Spears, More Often Than Males While Hunting, Study Reveals
Chimpanzee females use spears and other hunting tools more often than males. What can this tell us about our own species?
Gray Whale Breaks Record: 14,000 Miles Across The Pacific Ocean
A 14,000-mile migration has been completed by a Pacific gray whale. What does this tell us about the species?
Knuckle Cracking Secret Revealed - It's A Gas!
Cracking knuckles involves a different process than once believed. What goes on to make the familiar sound?
Sperm Could Help Predict Autism
Sperm cells could predict autism risk. Why is this such a big deal? Sperm cells from fathers could predict autism risk in children, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Sperm Whale Encounter With Research Vessel Recorded On Amazing Video
A sperm whale had an encounter with a remotely-operated underwater vehicle. Researchers caught the whole event in a stunning new video.
New Horizons Returns First Color Image Ever Of Pluto
The first color picture of Pluto has just been released by the New Horizons mission team. What is next for the fastest spacecraft ever built?
Comet 67P Has No Magnetic Field — Philae To Wake Soon?
The Rosetta spacecraft and Philae lander have shown there is no magnetic field around Comet 67P. What could this mean for theories of planetary formation?
Diabetes During Pregnancy — Does It Lead To Autism?
Autism risk is increased significantly in babies born of mothers with gestational diabetes before 26 weeks. Why does this happen?
Hubble Space Telescope Turns 25 — What Has The HST Done For Us?
The Hubble Space Telscope, launched in 1990, is turning 25. What are some of its greatest contributions to science?
First Doughnut In Space! Mmmmm... Progress...
Doughnuts in space could mark the beginning of a new era in space exploration. Welcome the age of the 'spacetry.'
Could Marijuana Be A New Treatment For Epilepsy In Children?
Epilepsy responds to cannabidiol, a medicine derived from marijuana, in more than half of patients, a new study reveals. Who could benefit from this finding?
Mars May Have Liquid Water - One Step Closer To Finding LIfe?
Liquid water may be present near equatorial regions of Mars, according to new analysis of data from the Curiosity rover. What could this mean for the search for alien life on the Red Planet?
Ceres Mystery Bright Spots Grow Stranger In New Color Images Of Dwarf Planet
The Dawn spacecraft is in orbit around Ceres, exploring that mysterious body in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. What mysteries is the mission answering - and generating - about the dwarf planet?
Polio Vaccine Turns 60 - How Is The World Doing Now At Ending The Disease?
The polio vaccine was released 60 years ago. Where is the world now at fighting this once-terrible disease?
Chicxulub Dinosaur-Killer Asteroid Impact To Be Probed For Answers To Extinction Mysteries
The Chicxulub crater in Mexico that signifies the end of the dinosaurs will be examined like never before by scientists. Why do they hope to find the remains of bizarre lifeforms there?
Cellphones Could Act As Early Warning Devices For Earthquakes - But How?
Earthquakes could be detected by GPS units in smartphones, and warnings delivered to those in danger. Disaster warnings - There's an app for that!
Successful Failure Of Apollo 13 Remembered 45 Years Later - Houston, We Have An Anniversary
Apollo 13 launched into space 45 years ago. What really happened during the historic near-disaster? Apollo 13 launched into space on April 11, 1970 on a nearly six-day mission that some mission leaders would later describe as a "successful failure.
Powassan Virus Pack Powerful Punch - Tick-borne Illness Worse Than Lyme Disease!
A tick-borne illness creates symptoms more severe than Lyme disease. Are you in danger from this potentially deadly illness?
Cat-Eating Nile Monitor Lizards Causing Havoc In Florida
Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, are attacking house pets in Florida. What is being done to address the problem?
Universe Accelerating More Slowly Than Believed — Not So Fast On Those Theories
Type Ia supernova come in two varieties, as astronomers have found. What could this mean for the acceleration of the universe and the theory of dark energy?
Nearly 150 Dolphins Stranded On Beach In Japan - What Happened?
A beach 60 miles northeast of Tokyo in Japan is the site where almost 150 electra dolphins stranded themselves, many with vicious injuries. It appears only 3 were saved. What happened to these animals?
Mystery Methane Hotspot Over Four Corners — What Is It?
NASA is joining in an effort to understand the presence of a methane hotspot over the Four Corners region of the United States. How serious is the atmospheric feature?
Texas Boy Discovers Rare Dinosaur Fossil — Talk About A Budding Paleontologist!
A 100-million-year-old fossil was found in Texas by a 4-year-old boy. How did this young scientist make such a remarkable find?
SpaceX To Attempt Daring Sci-Fi Style Rocket Landing Again
A Falcon 9 rocket booster will attempt a touchdown on April 13 using a futuristic landing system. Will it explode again like the booster from the last test flight?
Sea Turtle Toddlers Are Strong Swimmers — Was Nemo Righteous?
Baby sea turtles swim against the current, just like Squirt from 'Finding Nemo.' How did biologists answer a decades-old mystery about the young reptiles?
Radon In Pennsylvania Homes Could Be Linked To Fracking - Is The Quest For Fuel Endangering Families?
Radon levels in Pennsylvania homes seem to equate with fracking operations in the state. How dangerous is the problem?
Shasta Supercomputer Selected For $200 Million Department Of Energy Contract
The Department of Energy has announced a $200 million contract for the Shasta supercomputer. What does it intend to do with 180 petaflops of computing power?
