Articles by James Maynard
Drunk Birds Are Sloppy With Their Singing: Study
Zebra finches slur their songs after drinking alcohol, a new study shows. But, they aren't the only birds out for a drink!
Healthcare Worker in UK Diagnosed with Ebola
Ebola has reached Glasgow, Scotland, where a healthcare worker returning from Sierra Leone has been diagnosed with the disease.
Diabetes May Halt Children's Brain Development
Brain growth in children is slowed in individuals with type 1 diabetes, but how are they affected by the disease?
Demise of Ancient Mayan Civilization: Belize's Blue Hole Hints at Drought as Cause
The Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced of its time in the America before they disappeared. Now, we may know what happened to them.
Pregnant Brain-Dead Woman Taken Off Life Support Following Landmark Irish Court Ruling
A brain-dead pregnant woman has been taken off life support in Ireland, but what could this mean for the future of that nation?
NASA Looks Back at 2014: From Earth to Mars and Beyond
What were the greatest NASA moments of 2014? One was the discovery of the first-known Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of its star. Check out the others.
Alexander Gerst Stunning Time Lapse Video of Earth - 'A Fragile Spaceship for Humankind': A Review
European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst has recorded a new video, showing the Earth like never before. What makes this different from earlier views of our home planet?
NSA Spills About Decade of Privacy Violations
The National Security Agency released a new report on Christmas Eve, detailing surveillance of American's private data.
Court Rules to Pull Brain-Dead, Pregnant Woman off Life Support
A brain-dead pregnant woman in Ireland may be taken off life support, under a new ruling from that nation's High Court. What could this mean for the abortion debate on the Emerald Isle?
Scientists Recreate Famous People's Deaths Using Smell and Sound for the Morbidly Curious
Deaths of JFK, Whitney Houston, and others are recreated with sounds and smells for those people who want to experience what these celebrities went through in their last moments.
Measuring Mass May Detect Faster-than-Light Particles
Tachyons - theoretical subatomic particles that travel faster than the speed of light - may be neutrinos, according to a former George Mason University physicist.
Better Life Choices May Prevent Four in Ten Cancers
Cancer cases could be reduced by up to 40 percent if people made healthier life choices, including consuming fewer pre-processed meats, losing weight, and doing exercise, according to Cancer Research UK.
Judge Calls End for Medical Marijuana Delivery App
Nestdrop delivered medical marijuana to patients in Los Angeles, a service shut down by a recent court decision.
Drinking During Your Merry Holidays? Keep These Guidelines in Mind
Alcohol is a common part of many holiday celebrations - here are some tips on keeping it safe while celebrating.
It'll Be a Gray and Soggy Christmas for Many
Christmas Eve and Day could be soggy and gray over much of the United States, even attracting the attention of NASA.
Hawaii Lava Stops Short of Big Island Shopping Center
Pahoa Marketplace in Hawaii is under threat from a lava flow from Mount Kilauea. How are locals coping with the danger?
Heatwaves Linked to Increased Hospitalization for Seniors
Senior citizens are in danger from a wide range of health problems as temperatures rise, a new study reveals.
Eggnog-Chugging Contest Sends Man to Hospital
Ryan Roche broke his company record for chugging eggnog, sending himself to the hospital for three days.
Astronomers Find Galaxy Next Door: Welcome to the Neighborhood, Kks3
A dwarf spheroidal galaxy named Kks3 has been discovered seven million light years from Earth. What is so special about this family of stars?
New 'Bourbon Virus' From Ticks Discovered
A Kansas man has died from the newly-identified Bourbon virus, likely carried by a tick. Are you in danger of infection?
Dengue Fever Made More Likely by Climate Change
Dengue fever could spread to areas of the world in which it can not currently thrive, thanks to global warming.
Red Wine Protects Cells Against Aging Damage
Resveratrol in red wine and grapes may be better for you than we thought, as a new study refutes doubts about previous research.
Scientists May Be Able to Bring Back Lost Memories
Long-term memory is formed by a different process than once believed, potentially leading to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Coral Showing Evidence of Trade Winds Hint at Global Warming
Coral can be examined to reveal the history of trade winds. But, what does that research tell us about global warming in recent years?
Ballistic Capture Can Send Spacecraft to Mars at Cheaper Cost
Ballistic capture could be used to reach Mars at a lower cost than current techniques. How does it work, and what are the drawbacks?
UK Scientists to Sequence 100,000 Genomes to Cure Diseases
The 100,000 Genomes Project seeks to create a massive database of the human genetic code. What do researchers hope to find?
Wonder How Yellowstone Hot Springs Looked Before Tourists Ruined Them? We Know Now
Yellowstone National Park has some of the most stunning hot springs in the world. This is the history of the national landmark.
Hug a Day May Keep Cold Virus at Bay
Hugs may provide a significant advantage in preventing colds, a new discovery from Carnegie Mellon University reveals.
How Blood of Ebola Survivors May Cure Ebola
Rick Sacra survived Ebola, now his blood may provide the raw material to develop a new generation of drugs to battle the disease.
Winter Solstice: The Science Behind It and the History of Celebration
Winter solstice takes place on December 21, but what have people celebrated the occasion of centuries?
