Articles by James Maynard
Animal Functional Diversity Evolved At A Slow Pace
Functional diversity in animals proceeded slowly, after an initial burst, according to a new study. Why is this finding surprising?
El Niño Is Here: What It Is And The Effect It Will Have
El Niño has finally arrived in the Pacific Ocean. What is this event, and what effect could it have on humans?
Keeping 'Qubits' Error-Free For Reliable Quantum Computing
Quantum computers are one step closer to reality after the development of the world's first self-correcting quantum circuit.
Men Are More Narcissistic Than Women, Evidence In Scientific Study Shows
Men are more narcissistic than women, according to a new study - but why? Men are more narcissistic than woman, according to a new study recently concluded from the University of Buffalo.
Lower Jaw Fossil Tells Us A Lot About Beginning Of Homo Lineage
The earliest-known fossil in the genus Homo has been found. What do we know so far about this distant human ancestor?
Greener Alternatives May Not Actually Be Green
Eco-friendly alternatives may not be so friendly to the environment after all, depending on where they are used, a new study reveals.
Paleontologists 'Weigh' Sophie The Stegosaurus: How They Calculated Mass From Nearly Complete Fossil
Sophie the Stegosaurus has been "weighed" by paleontologists, but how did they do it? Sophie the Stegosaurus is one of the most complete fossils of its type anywhere in the world, and now researchers have found a method to calculate the mass of the ancient animal.
Rosetta Snaps Shadow Selfie On Comet 67/P
The Rosetta spacecraft has taken an image of its shadow on the surface of the comet 67/P. What could scientists learn from this image?
Disease-Carrying Fleas Hitch Rides On New York City Rats
New York City rats are hosting fleas that could carry diseases, including the bubonic plague. Is there reason to be worried?
U.S. Military Satellite Explodes, Possibly Due To Temperature Spike
The Dmsp-F13 satellite has exploded in orbit. What happened to this military weather satellite? A military weather satellite exploded in orbit on February 3, and Defense Department officials believe that a temperature spike may have been responsible for the blast.
NACA, What We Now Know As NASA, Was Formed 100 Years Ago Today
NACA was founded 100 years ago, paving the way for NASA. What advances did this organization make for aviation?
Volcano Villarrica In Southern Chile Erupts, Forcing More Than 3,000 To Evacuate
Volcano Villarrica has erupted in Chile, forcing the evacuation of over 3,000 residents and tourists. How dangerous is the eruption to the area?
How Climate Change Tipped Syria Into A Civil War
The Syrian Civil War may have been fueled, in part, by global warming. How could this happen? Syria may have fallen into its vicious civil war due, in part, to a drought caused by climate change, new research reveals.
Tweaking Old Method Lets Scientists Image Atoms In Incredibly High Resolution
Atoms are being manipulated to reveal processes guiding their behavior, using a new twist on an old technique.
Alzheimer's Disease Protein Found In Young Brains
A protein known as Glut1 has been found to affect young mice. But, what could this mean for human Alzheimer's patients?
Surprisingly Old And Dusty Galaxy Discovered
An ancient galaxy has been imaged, and astronomers found vast amounts of dust in the ancient body. Why is this finding so unusual?
Simple New Treatment Can Offer Migraine Relief
Migraine headaches could be treated using a new technique that could provide relief to millions of people.
NAS Award Winner Neil deGrasse Tyson Tweets 'That Dress' Isn't An Optical Illusion: It's 'Brain Failures'
The National Academy of Sciences 2015 Public Welfare Medal will be awarded to Neil deGrasse Tyson. Who is he and why is this award so important?
Global Warming Has Paused But Don't Celebrate Yet: Here's Why
Global warming has largely paused over the last 15 years, and new research shows natural cycles in the Pacific Ocean could be the cause.
Methane-Based Alien Life Form Possible On Saturn Moon Titan: How Different Is It?
Titan could be home to strange lifeforms. How would these being differ from life on Earth? Titan is the largest moon and is covered in oceans of hydrocarbons, but there may be another surprise waiting on this massive satellite - alien life.
Black Hole NGC-2276-3c May Be The Rare Missing Link In Black Hole Family Tree: Here's Why
A rare intermediate-mass black hole has been discovered in the galaxy NGC-2276. Why don't astronomers see more of these exotic bodies?
Amazing Photo Of Comet Lovejoy Accidentally Taken By 570-MP Dark Energy Camera
Comet Lovejoy has been photographed like never before. How did this happen by accident? Comet Lovejoy was accidentally imaged by a 570 megapixel camera designed to record dark energy.
Study Says Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has True Biological Markers
Chronic fatigue syndrome may be a physical disease, rather than a psychological condition, new research reveals. But not every researcher is convinced the latest findings are true.
Leonard Nimoy, Star Trek, And How Science Fiction Inspires Our Science
Leonard Nimoy, famous for play Mr. Spock on Star Trek, has passed away. But his inspiration, as well as that of the television series and movies, continues to inspire new science.
Fossil 'Swim Tracks' From Early Triassic Remain Perfectly Preserved
Swim tracks from the Early Triassic are commonly found, in nearly pristine condition. Why were they so well preserved?
Smokers Get Nicotine Fix From Multiple Places
Nicotine users often get their drug from multiple sources, a new study found. Why are e-cigarettes so popular?
NASA Satellite Mission To View Earth In Terms Of Precipitation
Precipitation around the world is being monitored by NASA, and a new video has been released showing rainfall and snow around the globe.
Two Peacock Spiders Discovered In Australia: Skeletorus And Sparklemuffin
Skeletorus And Sparklemuffin are two new species of spiders discovered in Australia. Here is what we know, so far, about the species.
NASA Readies Spacecraft For Studying Earth's Magnetic Environment
The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) observatories are being readied for launch, on a mission to explore the magnetic field of the Earth. What could they tell us about the rest of the Universe?
Wheat Imported To Britain Long Before It Was Farmed
Wheat was being consumed in Britain long before people there started growing crops. So, how did it get there?
