Articles by James Maynard
New Antibiotic is Potent Killer of Superbugs
Superbugs are resistant to a wide range of antibiotics, but they may have just met their match in Teixobactin.
Curious Curiosity Finds Evidence of Fossil on Mars. Or Did It?
Has the Curiosity rover on Mars spotted fossilized evidence of ancient life on Mars? At least one researcher believes that is the case.
Bowhead Whale Genes May Help Us Find Way to Increase Our Lifespan
Bowhead whales may be among the longest-living animals. Now, researchers are studying what their genetic code can tell us about longevity and the fight against cancer.
SpaceX Scrubs Falcon 9 Rocket Tuesday Launch Over Technical Glitch: Next Attempt on Jan. 9
The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket has been reset to Jan. 9 due to a glitch. Why could this vehicle be so important to the future of space travel?
GAO Rejects Sierra Nevada Protest Over NASA $6.8 Billion Space Taxi Contracts
Sierra Nevada, a private space developer, has filed a protest over a NASA contract award, and those objections have been rejected by the Government Accountability Office. What is all the fighting about, and what could it mean for the future of space exploration?
Record X-Ray Outburst Detected from Supermassive Black Hole in Milky Way (But Don't Panic)
A powerful X-ray burst was seen coming from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. What caused this record event?
What a Star's Spin Can Tell Us About Its Age
The spin rate of stars could help astronomers find intelligent life on other planets, a new study reveals. How does this work?
Post-Concussion Bed Rest Best Kept to a Minimum
Adolescent concussion patients were studied, and the research revealed long periods of rest following such an injury may do more harm than good.
New Horizons Spacecraft Nears Pluto After Nine-Year Journey
New Horizons is approaching Pluto, marking a historic moment in the exploration of space. The New Horizons spacecraft is nearing the distant dwarf planet Pluto, after a flight nearly nine years long.
Archaeologists Discover Palindrome Inscribed on Ancient Amulet
An ancient amulet, containing a palindrome, has been found on the island of Cyprus. What else makes this artifact unique?
Disco Clam's Dazzling Tricks Revealed
Disco clams are known for dazzling light displays - but what is their purpose? Disco clams are known for their dazzling display of lights, and now researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have discovered why these animals carry out these shows.
NASA Working on Inflatable Heat Shield to Help Spacecraft Land on Mars
An inflatable heat shield is being developed by NASA to land large spacecraft on Mars. How does it work?
Miracle: 7-Year-Old Girl Sole Survivor of Deadly Kentucky Plane Crash
A 7-year-old girl was the lone survivor of a plane crash, and she trekked through the darkness to find help. This is her story.
Prince Andrew Slept with Underage 'Sex Slave'? Outrageous, Says Buckingham Palace
Prince Andrew is being accused of having relations with an underage sex slave at parties. Buckingham Palace is denying the charges.
Can You Give Up Sugary Beverages for a Year for $500? This 11-Years Old Kid Did
Jon Sarisky gave up soda and other sugary drinks for a year in order to win $500. This is his story.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaking Saturday Night: Here's What All Stargazers Should Know
The Quadrantid meteor shower is the first meteor shower of 2015 - but seeing it could be a challenge for amateur astronomers around the United States.
Cancer Mortality Rate Drops 22 Percent from 1991
Cancer rates and deaths are down in the last 20 years, but what does the future hold? Cancer mortality rates have dropped 22 percent since 1991, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced, as part of its annual survey.
Taking Advantage of Cells' Biological Clocks May Help Kill Cancer Cells
Cancer could soon be treated by tricking malignant cells to commit cellular suicide. How could this work?
Fat Cells Beneath Skin May Protect Against Infections
Fat cells are able to produce chemical agents able to fight off bacteria and other infectious agents. What role does this play in the human immune system?
New Party Drug Simulates Ecstasy and Controls Alcohol Intake
Chaperon could soon be a new designer drug for parties - it also controls alcohol consumption. Should governments encourage this substance, or ban it?
Researchers Use Computer Program to Determine Drug-Resistant Superbug's Next Moves
Superbugs are a major developing health hazard around the world, and a new computer model will provide researchers a new tool in the fight against the organisms.
Flu Epidemic Developing, Warns CDC: Flu Symptoms and What to Do if You Catch the Flu
Influenza is becoming an epidemic in the United States, the CDC has announced. Here are some tips on staying healthy this flu season.
NASA Dawn Nearing Texas-Sized Planet Ceres: What Will It Find?
The Dawn spacecraft visited the asteroid Vesta, now it is closing in on the dwarf planet Ceres. What will it find when it gets there?
Congress Asks for Investigation of NIH Monkey Lab
Experiments on macaque monkeys expose the primates to alcohol, stress, and pain. Is this science, or animal cruelty?
New Year's Day Hangover? Check Out The Cure (Some Crazy and Some Not-So-Crazy Ones)
Hangovers are common on New Year's Day. Here are some remedies used by people throughout the ages.
CDC Officially Declares Flu as Epidemic: 15 Deaths This Year
Influenza is now an epidemic, according to the CDC, appearing in more than two-thirds of states. How can you be protected?
Ebola Outbreak Began with a Boy and a Tree, Researchers Believe
Ebola has infected nearly 20,000 people this year, and researchers believe they have traced the origin of this epidemic to a single tree, and the bats who live there.
How to Find Comet Lovejoy, the New Year's Comet
Comet Lovejoy will be visible in skies during the beginning of 2015. Here are tips and updates on the celestial visit.
New Year's Resolutions: Why They're So Hard to Follow and How You Can Stick to Them
New Year's resolutions are often quickly broken - here are some tips on keeping goals for 2015.
How the Year You Were Born Affects Your Risk of Obesity: Scientists Find Genetic Link
A genetic link may be affecting obesity, but mostly for those born in World War Two or later - why? Obesity may be related to the year a person was born, according to new research from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry.
