Articles by James Maynard
Carbon 'Burped' From Oceans Helped End Ice Age
The last ice age may have ended when carbon was released from the oceans. What could this mean for our modern age?
In Fitness Tracker And Smartphone App Showdown, Smartphones May Win
Fitness monitors may not be any more accurate than smartphone apps at recording activity, a new study reveals.
Cholesterol May Not Be So Bad: What's Changed?
New federal dietary guidelines will soon drop warnings about cholesterol, after 40 years. What made eggs healthy again?
Scientists Pinpoint Genes In Darwin's Finches That Give Them Their Beaks
Darwin's finches show a great diversity in the Galapagos Islands, and new research shows a single gene could control the shape of beaks. What could this mean for human beings?
8 Signs Of Impending Death In Cancer Patients Identified
Cancer patients on the edge of death exhibit particular conditions, identified in new studies, which could assist caregivers and families in making important healthcare decisions, a new study reveals.
Formation Of Comets Is Like Making Deep-Fried Ice Cream, Scientists Say
Comets form much like deep friend ice cream is manufactured. How does this happen? The formation of comets can be compared to producing deep-fried ice cream, a new paper from Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) reports.
Designer Chemistry Joins 3D Printing To Develop Mechanical Sensor
University of Washington researchers have developed a new device that can record stress without using moving parts. The sensor can also be made in 15 minutes for less than a dollar. How does it work?
How Many Licks To The Center Of A Tootsie Pop? Math Answers The Question
"How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" Science now has the answer!
From Solar Energy To Liquid Fuel: Scientists Use Bacteria The Way Plants Do
A bionic leaf uses a bacteria to produce environmentally-friendly fuels, and many other materials. What could this discovery mean for the future?
Continue Funding Climate Research, Report Says: Radical New Technology Needed
Should radical technologies to reduce global warming be explored, utilizing federal dollars? A new report says "yes."
Biomass Electricity Could Help Western US Reach Carbon Reduction Goals
The western United States could meet and exceed carbon emission goals by the year 2050, using one technique to reduce waste. How does it work?
How Positive Are The Languages We Speak?
Happiness can be measured in language, and a new study shows the happiest languages among ten common tongues. It's not what you may think.
Preemies May Be Linked To Later Psychiatric Disorders
Premature babies develop problems later in life, compared to those born at full term. How do they differ from normal babies?
New Way To Control Genes With Light Enables Better Targeting
Genes can now be controlled by light. Is this the first step toward medical care like that seen on Star Trek?
Apple Watch To Track Glucose Levels For Diabetics
Blood glucose monitoring will soon be possible using the upcoming Apple Watch. How does it work? The Apple Watch will have the ability to track glucose levels in diabetics, with the development of a new application.
Stranded Sea Lions On West Coast Alarming Scientists
Sea lions are being stranded in large numbers off the West Coast of the United States. What is driving this dangerous behavior?
SpaceX Eyes Sunday Launch Of DSCOVR Satellite With Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket
The Dscovr satellite is ready to launch into space on February 8. What will this mission accomplish?
Scientists Create Superfluid System That Gives Ability To Study Rotons
Superfluids have now been used to create an unusual roton effect, long debated by physicists, including Richard Feynman. What application could benefit from this discovery?
Staten Island Mom Allegedly Threatens To Blow Up School Because Teen Daughter Flunked Regents Exam
Karen Shearon allegedly threatened to blow up Susan Wagner High School after her daughter failed an exam. What happened?
Move Aside, Graphene: Silicene Is Being Touted As The New Wonder Material
Silicene may be used to create a new generation of computer processors. What is this material, and how was it developed?
Lowly Termite, An Unlikely Savior Of Majestic Animals Like Lions, Elephants In African Savannas: Here's Why
Termite mounds may be able to hold back deserts. Here is how they do it! Termites may be partly responsible for holding back deserts, protecting savannas, by building homes for plant life, a new study reveals.
PathoMap: NYC Subway System Was Swabbed For Microbes And This Is What The Researchers Found
Bacteria and other microorganisms have been found around the NYC subway system, including anthrax and bubonic plague. Do they pose a threat to humans?
Navy's New Fire Fighting Robot Can Take The Heat
Saffir is a new firefighting robot designed by the U.S. Navy. How does it work? A fire-fighting robot designed by the U. S. Navy could help protect sailors as they carry out missions on the high seas.
Skull Saved From Auction Turns Out To Be 700 Year Old Southwest Native American, Not Gettysburg Soldier
A skull thought to be from the battle of Gettysburg is from a Native American who lived around 700 years old, according to analysis. What happened?
DARPA Gets Faster, Cheaper Way To Launch Satellites From Jets
Satellites could soon launch into space from jet aircraft, aboard a new system being developed by Darpa.
Scientists Conduct Octopus Census In Puget Sound
Seattle Aquarium conducted a census of giant octopus in Puget Sound. What did divers find? Giant octopuses living in Puget Sound are being counted by divers, in an annual drive to record the number of these animals living off the coast of Washington state.
Sea Floor Volcanoes May Be Unseen, But They Are Affecting Global Climate
Volcanoes on the seafloor are influenced by - and alter - climate around the globe. What else plays a role in the process?
Chimps Develop Ability To Learn New Sounds, Alter Calls and 'Words'
Chimpanzees are able to learn new sounds, according to a new discovery made in Scotland. What can this tell us about the history of human evolution?
E-Cigarettes Pose Danger For Lungs, Immune System
E-Cigarettes pose significant health risks to bodies, according to a new study. How did researchers determine the effects of vaping?
High-Efficiency Solar Cells Move From Space To Rooftops
High-efficiency solar panels could soon come to private homes and businesses, but only in certain areas. How does this technology, designed for the space program, work?
