Articles by James Maynard
ADHD Drug May Be Approved to Treat Binge-Eating
Vyvanse could soon be approved as a tool in the treatment of ADHD. What are some of the challenges faced before the drug receives FDA approval?
Sea Level Rise Is at Its Most Severe: Harvard Study
Changes in sea levels since 1993 are greater than any time in the last century, according to a new study. How severe is the problem?
FDA Approves Appetite-Zapping Implant by EnteroMedics to Help Battle Obesity
The Maestro Rechargeable System is a new treatment for obesity, recently approved by the U.S. government. How does this new device work?
Cape Canaveral Will Be Busiest Spaceport in 2015
NASA will see a busy year in 2015, with two dozen flights scheduled to take off from Cape Canaveral. What is driving this business, and what could this mean for the future?
Brain Scans Give Snapshot of Future Behavioral Patterns
Behaviors such as addiction and depression could be predicted through the use of brain scans. What else could this technology be used for in the future?
Zebra Stripe Mystery: New Explanations Surface as Scientists Study the Patterns
Zebra stripes cannot be explained using traditional theories. Now, researchers have tried to unravel the mystery of these markings by studying variations among regional populations.
Stanford Study Says Government Estimate of Social Cost of Climate Change is Too Low: Who is Right?
Social costs of climate change could be higher than estimated. What evidence is presented for this new idea?
U.S. is Falling Behind on Medical Research: What's the Hold Up?
Medical research is falling behind as funding stalls, according to a new report. Why are other nations investing?
Lung Cancer Rates Fall With Rising Altitude
Higher altitudes mean lower risks of cancer, according to a new study. What could this finding mean for the future of health?
The Current and Future Toolkit for Finding Alien Worlds
Alien life could soon be found by astronomers, as a new lineup of tools become available to astronomers. What new instruments could be used to find life around other stars?
Pain Depends on More Than One Brain Pathway: Study
Pain travels through multiple pathways in the brain, according to a new study. What could this discovery mean for the future of medicine?
U.S. Lawmakers Want to Know More About Low-Dose Radiation, Draft Bill for Further Research
Low-dose radiation will be studies by the Department of Energy, to determine health risks to Americans. What brought about this new study?
Preparing for the 'Autism Tsunami': How Will U.S. Help Autistic Children Transitioning to Adulthood?
Autism is becoming more common in the United States, and half a million young people with the disorder are about to become adults. What is the United States doing to prepare for the coming "autism tsunami?"
U.S. Central Command Twitter Apparently Hacked by Islamic State Supporters
Twitter and YouTube accounts belonging to U.S. Central Command have been hacked by Islamic activists known as the Cyber Caliphate. Who are the players in this story?
Meet Beachbot, Disney's Turtle-Like Sand Artist
Beachbot is capable of drawing designs in the sand on beaches. But what could it be used to create? Beachbot is a new robot from Disney Research and ETH Zurich capable of drawing designs on beach sand.
Want a Healthy Heart? Be Optimistic
Optimism makes for healthy hearts, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. Optimism is good for a healthy heart, according to a new study.
Paris Charlie Hebdo Attack: Shooting Accomplices on the Run, World Will Never Be Safe Again
Hayat Boumeddiene and other suspected accomplices are still on the run following the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris. Boumeddiene, who is believed to be the partner of Amedy Coulibaly, may have fled France and made her way to Syria.
Fall From Grace: Maryland Episcopal Bishop Charged With Manslaughter, DUI in Hit-and-Run Case
Heather Elizabeth Cook faces charges of manslaughter and DUI following the death of a bicyclist on Dec. 27, 2014. What happened in this strange case?
Don't Miss: Comet Lovejoy Now Visible Over US This Weekend
Comet Lovejoy will be visible to amateur astronomers all over the United States this weekend. Where in the sky can this green comet be found?
Success Or Not? SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Lands On Drone Barge But 'No Cigar'
SpaceX landed a rocket booster on a floating platform, but the rocket shattered on impact. Should this test be considered a success?
NASA's New Satellite May Help Track Droughts, But Will It Help Stop Them?
The Smap satellite will launch into orbit to study soil moisture around the globe. How could this observatory help reduce damages from flooding?
Pentagon Pushes Back Date for SpaceX to Compete for U.S. Military Satellite Launches
SpaceX will be allowed to bid on Defense Department launches, starting in the middle of 2015, the Pentagon announced. Why not now?
Are the Disney Measles Cases Linked to the Vaccination Debate?
At least nine people have been diagnosed with measles after visiting Disneyland parks in California, and most were not vaccinated. How effective are immunizations against the disease?
Comet Lovejoy is Here: Watch C/2014 Q2 Now or Miss It for 8000 Years
Comet Lovejoy is visible now in night skies. Here is how to find this visitor from the outer depths of our solar system.
Heading North: Polar Bears Are Saving Themselves Because Humans Can't
Polar bears in North America are heading toward the Canadian Archipelago as sea ice melts. What danger does this present to the species?
Warcraft Fan Elon Musk Reveals Plan to Colonize Mars in Reddit AMA
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk enjoys World of Warcraft and drinking whiskey. Now, he intends to take humans to Mars.
NASA Creates 3D Model of Superstar Eta Carinae Explosion [Video]
The binary star system Eta Carinae has been recreated in a 3D model. What did astronomers learn from this unusual project?
NASA Kepler Space Telescope Discovers Pair of Most Earth-like Exoplanets Yet
Two Earth-like planets have been discovered by astronomers studying data from the Kepler Space Telescope. What do we know about these alien worlds?
Type 1 Diabetes Patients Life Expectancy May Be Improving: Study
Type 1 diabetics face shorter lifespans than the general population, but the news is getting better for people suffering from the disease.
Rare Case of Baby Born with Two Front Teeth
Alyssa Bailey was born with two teeth already showing. How rare is this in newborns? Alyssa Bailey was born with two healthy front teeth already showing on her bottom lip.
