Articles by James Maynard
NYC Ants Living On Junk Food: Study
Ants in New York City are eating foods meant for humans. What can researchers tell about the insects from this finding?
DNA-Based Blood Test Better In Detecting Down's Syndrome In Early Pregnancy Than Other Screening Methods
A blood test can now detect Down's syndrome with greater accuracy than traditional screening methods. How does the technique work, and what are the drawbacks?
Packaged Grocery Store Food In US Contains Excessive Salt: CDC
Sodium levels in most prepackaged food are too high to earn recognition for healthy eating from the FDA, according to a new study. What foods are the best — and worst — for health?
Avril Lavigne Says Tick Bite Made Her 'Bedridden For Five Months': Lyme Disease — Facts And Symptoms
Avril Lavigne tells reporters she was laid up by Lyme disease for months. Where does this illness come from, how serious is it, and how can it be treated?
Lucy And 'Little Foot' Co-Existed, Fossil Discovery In South Africa Suggests
'Little Foot' is a fossil that has raised several questions since first being unearthed. Now, a group of scientists believes it has discovered her age.
Mysterious Paralysis In Children Linked To New Strain Of Enterovirus D68
Cases of paralysis in children are becoming more common, and a group of researchers believes they know the cause.
CERN Scientists Confirm Existence Of Star Wars-Type 'Force'
The Force is real, and it has been detected by physicists at the LHC particle accelerator. It's all as real as April 1.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Go Airborne, Origin Traced To Texas Cattle Yards
The air around some Texas cattle ranches is filled with DNA from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This is the first time that DNA from the drugs and microbes have been detected in the air.
Tiny Songbird, Weighing Only Half Ounce, Makes Epic Transatlantic Nonstop Flight
The blackpoll warbler is capable of traveling up to 1,700 miles over the open ocean during its annual migration. That's quite a feat for a tiny bird!
23 People, Including 9 Doctors, Indicted By Brooklyn Court In $7 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
A total of 23 people are charged with defrauding Medicaid by enticing people to come for exams to obtain free shoes. How did this plan work?
Black Hole Mergers Help Astrophysicists Better Understand Gravitational Waves
Collisions of black holes could prove to be viable targets for a new branch of future astronomy, studying gravitational waves.
Mars Rover Opportunity Again Suffers From Amnesia
Opportunity is still suffering from memory loss after engineers tried to re-engage systems. What is next for this durable craft?
'Thousands Of Years' Needed For Ocean Ecosystems To Recover From Climate Change Effects: Study
Core sample study shows climate change affects marine life for far longer than expected. Recovery from oxygen loss and warming could take thousands of years, new research reveals.
GNC Ends Standoff With NY Attorney General, Agrees To Stricter Testing Of Dietary Supplements
After nearly two months of controversy, health goods retailer GNC has announced a new set of practices to ensure compliance with federal laws.
Most Parents Can't Correctly Tell If Child Is Obese Or Not
Many parents are unable to tell when their child is overweight or obese, according to a new finding from British researchers.
Equal Opportunity: At Egg-Meet-Sperm Moment Of Conception, The Two Sexes Are Conceived Equally
Boys and girls are conceived in nearly equal numbers, a new study concludes. Why is this finding so surprising?
NASA Invites Public To Check Out LDSD Flying Saucer: How To Watch Tuesday's Live Stream
The LDSD lander, designed for missions to Mars and other worlds, will be studied in a spin test. Here is how to watch the experiment, streamed live from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Mercury Painted Black By 'Invisible Paint': Here's What Happened
Mercury is far darker than traditional planetary models would suggest. Now, a team of astronomers thinks they know why that may be.
Yawunik Kootenayi: Ancient Lobster With Four Eyes And Six Claws
This ancient marine hunter roamed the waters 500 million years ago and may provide insight into the evolution of arthropods.
This Real-Life Pikachu aka Ili Pika Is World's Cutest Endangered Mammal And May Become Extinct
The Ili pika may be the world's cutest endangered animal. What is it? In more than three decades since the species was first spotted, just 29 of the animals have been seen in the wild.
Pandas Are More Social Than You Think... And They Flirt, Too
Pandas lead complex social lives, according to a new study. Why is this finding such a surprise? Pandas are even more social than once thought — even flirting in a manner similar to human beings.
Germanwings Copilot Andreas Lubitz Caused Flight 9525 Plane Crash: 7 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Lubitz
Andreas Lubitz was experiencing several problems when the plane he was flying went down, killing everyone on board. So, why was he in control of the Germanwings aircraft?
Earth Hour 2015: The World Goes Dark And It's For A Good Cause
Earth Hour 2015 saw lights go off worldwide in an act designed to raise awareness of global climate change. But is the practice really effective?
Amanda Knox Murder Conviction Overturned For Second Time: Kercher Family In Shock
Amanda Know has been freed by Italy's Supreme Court, so what happened to murder victim Meredith Kercher?
Health Of Counties Ranked: Here's How Income Inequality Influences
The public health of counties around the nation has been ranked. How does income affect wellness? County health ratings for the 50 states have been released, showing how income influences public health.
High-Fat Diet Bad For Mental Health, May Lead To Depression
Depression and other mental health problems can be caused by a high-fat diet, a new study reveals. As if you didn't worry already about how a diet high in fat also can cause an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
CDC's New Anti-Smoking Ads Targeting E-Cigarettes, But Will It Work?
A new series of ads targeting tobacco users warns of the dangers of combining traditional cigarettes with vaping. Could this campaign reduce the use of tobacco?
Keeping Fit May Help Middle-Aged Men Reduce Cancer Risks
Exercise may significantly reduce the risk of cancers, including fatilities, among middle-aged men. Exercise could help middle-aged men reduce their risk of some cancers, according to a new study from the University of Vermont in Colchester.
HIV Epidemic Prompts Indiana To Declare Public Health Emergency
An epidemic of HIV infections in Scott County, Indiana, is driving the state's governor to establish a temporary needle exchange program.
3D-Printed Bionic Ants And Butterflies As Industrious And Beautiful As Real Ones
German industrial automation company Festo is ready to unveil a new generation of robotic insects. How alike are they to their namesakes?
