Articles by James Maynard
EU Climate Summit: Compromises and progress
A climate summit in Europe could lay the groundwork for future negotiations, including a major conference scheduled for Paris in 2015.
How black holes can stop stars from forming
Elliptical galaxies rarely produce new stars, and now a group of astronomers may have uncovered the reason using a tested technique in a novel way.
DNA tells us how man and Neanderthal met, mated and mixed
Neanderthals and humans met and interbred long ago, and the oldest human DNA ever sequenced could revel the history of human migrations.
Anti-inflammatory meds may ease up symptoms of depression
Depression may be eased with painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs such as Celebrex in conjunction with anti-depressants, a new meta-study out of Demark reveals.
Alpine goats are shrinking from 'heat laziness': Another climate change conundrum?
Alpine Chamois goats are being smaller, and it could be due to global warming, according to researchers at the University of Durham.
Dr. Oz weight-loss pill paper retracted as a scam
Green coffee bean extract was touted as a supplement supporting weight loss, but a study examining results of the extract on patients has been withdrawn by the authors.
Do your receipts contain BPA in dangerous amounts?
Bisphenol A can be easily absorbed into human blood streams from cash register receipts, according to a new study from the University of Missouri. But how much danger does the public face?
Tuberculosis is at crisis levels, warns WHO
Tuberculosis infections are reaching a crisis level, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Many of the victims are in developing nations, according to a new report on the disease.
Scientists restore hearing in deafened mice: Therapy could work for humans
Partial deafness in mice has been reversed using a technique that could hold promise for millions of Americans affected by the disorder.
A gene that lowers breast cancer risk? Some Latina women have it
Breast cancer may be prevented in many Hispanic women by a change of a single letter of the genetic code found in much of that population.
Earth's magnetic poles may flip soon: What exactly does that mean?
The magnetic field is becoming weaker, and could soon reverse, creating challenges for life and civilization.
'Monster tsunami' evidence uncovered in Hawaii is a bad omen
A monster tsunami struck Hawaii 500 years ago, and such an event could happen again, according to researchers.
Ancient Europeans suffered from lactose intolerance for 5000 years
Humans started consuming dairy products before developing the genes needed to process it, according to a new study.
Crystallizing DNA: Scientists make first large DNA crystals for nanotechnology
The development of DNA crystals, formed into a pre-determined length and shape, could lead to a new generation of computers.
This spider is as big as a puppy, but nowhere near as cute
The Goliath birdeater tarantula is the largest such insect in the world, and a Harvard researcher recently ran across one during a nighttime walk.
Leonardo DiCaprio donates $2 million to protect oceans and marine life
Oceans 5 has received a donation of two million dollars from actor Leonardo DiCaprio, aimed at preserving marine wildlife.
Aging too quickly? Put down the soda
Soda may significantly age people as much as cigarette smoking, by contributing to cell death, a new study reveals.
Partial solar eclipse this week: Keep your eyes peeled if you live in North America
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from much of North America on October 23. This event could be just a warmup for the next eclipse in 2017.
Anthropocene Epoch: Are we there yet? Scientists believe, Yes
Is a new anthropocene epoch beginning on Earth, marking the domination of humans on the environment? Scientists are beginning to recognize this may be the case.
NASA preps for Comet Siding Spring's Mars flyby: Why scientists are going gaga over it
Mars observatories on and around the Red Planet are now being prepared for a close encounter with Comet Siding Spring. The cosmic rendezvous may provide more details about the formation of the solar system in its earliest days.
Energy powerhouse mitochondria were originally parasitic bacteria: Study
Mitochondria were once parasitic bacteria, sucking energy from cells, according to new research from the University of Virginia. The relationship between the organelle and the cell may have likely been antagonistic.
NASA says 1934 Dust Bowl was worst drought in 1,000 years: Here's what NASA didn't say
The Dust Bowl of 1934 was the worst dry period in 1,000 years, according to NASA. That doesn't reveal the human suffering it caused, or the art it helped to create.
X-37B touches base finally: What was the secretive space plane up to for nearly 2 years in orbit?
Was the X-37 on a mission to spy on Earth, drop bombs, or follow the Chinese space station? Theories on the Internet range from the probable to the impossible.
Can Ebola be contracted and spread by pets?
Ebola is raising concerns around the world, but can the deadly disease be spread by household pets? Ebola is raising alarm around the world, but can pets help spread the often fatal disease to humans? Some pets may be able to carry the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Psoriasis and uncontrolled high blood pressure might go hand-in-hand
High blood pressure and psoriasis appear to be linked, according to a new meta-study of English patients. But which comes first?
Anthropocene: Post-Holocene epoch so affected by humans we should name it after ourselves?
Are humans affecting the environment enough to warrant naming a new geological epoch? One group studying the question may recommend just such a change.
Drones offer glimpse into life of orca whales
Orca whales have been filmed by researchers using an aerial drone for the first time. Study utilizing these instruments could help protect the species in areas where they are locally endangered.
Magnetic mirrors light the way for new infrared technology
Infrared light can now be reflected off magnetic mirrors and focused on antennae, which could lead to new generations of technologies.
New Horizons isn't tired yet: Spacecraft discovers three Kuiper Belt objects
Three Kuiper Belt Objects (KBO) have been spotted, potential targets for the New Horizons spacecraft after its close encounter with Pluto.
Climate change isn't to blame for changes in forest composition
Forests in the eastern United States were not affected by climate change over the last five centuries as much as local events, a new study found.
