Articles by James Maynard
Tainted Blue Bell Ice Cream Kills Three People In Kansas — How Does Listeria Lead To Deadly Desserts?
Listeria has taken the lives of three peple, and sickened at least five others after they consumed tainted ice cream. What is this disease, and how can you avoid it?
Mountain Gorillas Show Signs Of Inbreeding — What Does This Mean For The Gorillas In The Mist?
Inbreeding is taking place among mountain gorillas. What could this mean for the future of the species?
Wasabi Provides A Spicy Burn, But Will Sushi Science Lead To New Pain Medications?
Wasabi could lead the way to a new generation of medicines to treat pain, following mapping of a critical receptor. How could sushi science work?
Mars Glaciers Contain Enough Water To Cover Planet 3-Feet Deep
The water contained in glaciers on Mars could cover the entire planet to a depth of 3 feet, a new study reveals. Where is all that ice hiding?
Brontosaurus Is Real And It Did Exist (Unlike Santa Claus)
The brontosaurus should once again be considered a unique genus of dinosaur, according to a new study. This is their strange tale.
Moon Formed From Collision Between Earth And Twin Planet, Researchers Conclude
The moon formed from the collision of the Earth with a Mars-sized object named Theia. Now, astronomers have answered mysteries around this ancient event.
Over 100 Prairie Dogs Rescued From Colorado Garage — What Will Become Of The Rodents?
Prairie dogs are causing controversy in Colorado, where they are at the center of a battle between environmentalists and commercial developers. What will happen to the animals?
Arctic Permafrost Won't Release Carbon Bomb, Study Concludes
Thawing permafrost in the Arctic is likely to take decades, not years, to release vast quantities of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Why is this still not good news for the environment?
Antibody Suppresses HIV For 28 Days - A Breakthrough In Treatment?
The HIV virus can be suppressed for weeks after a single dose of the newly developed 3BNC117 antibody. Could this lead to a new treatment for HIV?
Climate Change Denier ALEC In Denial Mode, Threatens To Sue Activists For Calling It A Liar
ALEC is demanding groups retract allegations the group denies man-made climate change. Who are the players involved, and what are they saying?
Galapagos Tortoise Develops Taste For Invasive Plants
Invasive plants in the Galapagos may be providing a nutritional boost for tortoises, a new study found. Why do they eat crops meant for humans?
HIV Is Like 'Internet Malware' And Early Detection Is Key To Stop It From Spreading
Computer malware and HIV employ a similar two-pronged approach as they infect neighbors, a new study reveals. How similar are the two processes?
Faceboook Can Make You Depressed - Is This Another Reason To Post?
Depression can get worse among people using Facebook, new studies reveal. What causes these feelings?
Minnesota Turkey Farms Report Bird Flu Cases
Avian flu is spreading through turkey farms in Minnesota. Should you be worried? Turkey farms in Minnesota are reporting cases of bird flu among their stocks.
What You Think About Climate Change May Depend On Where You Live In The US
Are you worried about global warming? The answer to that question could depend on where you live. Climate change affects people differently, depending in part on where in the United States they live, according to a new study.
Buying Breast Milk Online? Beware, It May Not Be What You Think
Breast milk sold online could contain cow's milk, and even high doses of bacteria. How serious is the problem?
Western Canada Glaciers In Danger Of Shrinking By 70 Percent By 2100: Study
Glaciers in western Canada could lose most of their mass by the year 2100, according to a new model. Why wasn't this prediction seen before now?
Three New Dwarf Dragon Species Discovered In The Andes
Woodlizards were thought to be one of the least-diverse of all animals. Now, three new species have been discovered. Why did this finding take so long?
New Designer Drug Flakka Promises 'Excited Delirium' For Users And Headache For Parents And Police
Flakka is starting to becoming a more popular drug in Florida and around the nation. What is it, and how serious is the problem?
Fish Oil Supplements May Suppress Effects Of Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy treatments could be hindered by the consumption of fish oil, according to a new study. Does this mean cancer patients should avoid fish?
Chelsea Manning Joins Twitter: 'One Of This Generation's Greatest Heroes,' Says Glenn Greenwald
Government whistleblower Chelsea Manning is now on Twitter as @xychelsea, dictating posts to supporters from prison.
NASA Is Celebrating Hubble Space Telescope's 25th Anniversary And You're Invited
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 25 on April 24. Here are some of the events taking place in celebration of the anniversary.
You Probably Missed The Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse Of The Century
A blood-red lunar eclipse that occurred on April 4 was the shortest to be seen in a century. What else made this event so special?
Everything You Need To Know About Shigellosis — America's New Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug — Before You Panic
Shigellosis infections are being recorded around the United States. Should you be worried about this antibiotic-resistant superbug?
France Bans Anorexic Models: Will Rest Of The World Follow?
Utrathin models have been banned from fashion runways in France. Will this move help combat anorexia?
Tatooine-Type Exoplanet With Binary Sun System May Exist After All
Rocky planets in binary star systems may be more common than once believed, a study relates. Will they look like Luke Skywalker's home world of Tatooine?
American Pharmacists Say No To Execution By Lethal Injection
Pharmacists should not take part in executions by lethal injection, according to the American Pharmacists Association. How are these death penalties carried out, and what is the history of injecting chemicals?
Tarantulas Get Fuzzy And Fast When It Gets Warm
Temperature affects the abilty of tarantulas to move smoothly down an incline. Why does this happen?
Century's Shortest Total Lunar Eclipse Coming Saturday: How To See This Very Rare Event
The shortest lunar eclipse of 2015 will be seen by Americans in the predawn sky on April 4. This is what you need to know about this upcoming celestial event.
Ottoman Army Camel Skeleton Unearthed From 17th-Century Austrian Cellar
A camel skeleton, once belonging to a soldier of the Ottoman Empire, has been found in a garbage heap in Austria. Who were the Ottomans, and what was a camel doing in the land we now know as Austria?
