Articles by James Maynard
Psoriasis Linked To Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Psoriasis are shown to correlate with each other in a new study out of Denmark. What could be responsible for this link?
Can SpaceX Land Red Dragon On Mars In 2018? Here's What It Would Take
Will the Red Dragon from SpaceX be able to land on Mars by the year 2018? Here are some of the challenges Elon Musk has to face as he sets his sight on the Red Planet.
Hitomi Spacecraft Meant To Hunt Black Holes Lost In Space JAXA Declares
The Hitomi spacecraft is officially lost in space, according to a new announcement from JAXA. What happened to the Japanese space observatory, meant to find black holes far from Earth?
Do Reptiles Dream? New Study Suggests The Animals Experience REM Sleep
Reptiles experience sleep in much the same way as human beings, a new study shows. So, what do lizards dream about, anyway?
Hyenas Fed On Early Humans 500,000 Years Ago, Fossil Reveals
Ancient hominids were likely eaten by large carnivores in Morocco, a new fossil analysis shows. It turns out our human ancestors were also dining on hyena in return.
Oxygen Deprivation In Oceans Could Be Noticeable By 2030s: New Study
Oxygen levels in the global ocean are dropping due to climate change, and this effect should be noticeable in about 20 years, researchers state. What will be the effect of this change in waters around the world?
View The James Webb Space Telescope - The Successor To Hubble
The 18-mirror main reflector of the James Webb Telescope was revealed for the first time since construction on the network of mirrors was completed. Why are astronomers so excited about this upcoming space-based observatory?
Vector Space Systems Launched By Pair Of SpaceX Founders
Microsatellites weighing under 100 pounds could soon be brought into orbit quickly and cheaply, thanks to a new aerospace company. What inspired two founders of SpaceX to develop their own rocket?
Mars Seen In Most Detailed Images Ever - Featuring Beagle 2 Lander
The Beagle 2 lander, lost on Mars in 2003, has been photographed by astronomers using a new imaging technique. How did they pull off this trick?
Sarmientosaurus Was Droopy-Headed Dinosaur That Looked Like Eeyore
Sarmientosaurus musacchioi may have looked sad, drooping its head to the ground. However, this dinosaur may have possessed sensory skills that would put other Titanosaurs to shame.
Hard-As-Nails Kepler Spacecraft Returns To Health Resuming K2 Mission
You say your exoplanet-hunting spacecraft is acting up? Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?
Corals Vital For Reef Formation At Serious Risk
Staghorn corals are essential to the formation of reefs around the globe. However, that species is now facing severe damage from human activities, a new report has determined.
Coral Reef Discovered At Mouth Of Amazon River Stretches Out For 600 Miles
The mouth of the Amazon River is home to a massive coral reef, previously unknown to researchers. How did this massive network of coral stay hidden from people for so long?
How Suicide Rates In US Skyrocketed To 30-Year High
The CDC reports suicide rates are up across most demographics in the United States. What is driving this increase in self-inflicted fatalities?
Universe Is Probably A Simulation: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Neil DeGrasse Tyson has announced his belief that the universe is likely a vast simulation containing everything we know of as reality. How could this weird idea possibly be true?
Don't Pass Up These Earth-Friendly Activities For Earth Day 2016 And Beyond
Earth Day is a great time for parents to teach their youngsters about the environment. Here are some activities that are not only fun for all ages, but can help protect the planet.
Hubble Celebrates Turning 26 With Photo Of Bubble Nebula
The Bubble Nebula is being seen like never before by astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope. What is this strange body, and why did astronomers choose this target for Hubble's 26th birthday?
Tiny Rapetosaurus Krausei Sheds Light On Mighty Titanosaurs
A rare fossil of a young rapetosaurus could teach researchers about how the animal lived millions of years ago. What can we learn from analyzing the birth, life and death of this tiny dinosaur?
Will The Next 3D Printer In Space Be Made In China?
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced the development and testing of a new 3D printer capable of manufacturing spaceship parts in space. How good is it compared to NASA's latest design?
Solar Flare Observations Provide Astronomers With Data As New Eruption Unfolds
Solar flares are powerful eruptions from the sun which can affect Earth. Now, astronomers are studying high-resolution images of these events to learn how they occur.
Monkey Mariners Made Migration To North America 21 Million Years Ago, Teeth Reveal
Monkeys may have arrived in North America from South America 21 million years ago, by building rafts and setting out across the ocean. How do biologists know this event took place?
Global Warming Is Bringing Nice Weather - But Is It Making People Complacent About Climate Change?
Mild temperatures around the United States are making people happy, but there may be a hidden danger in this changing zeitgeist. Will milder winters make people forget about global warming?
Bright Crater On Ceres Resembles Stop Sign
The Dawn spacecraft at Ceres has imaged a bright crater, looking like a stop sign, on the surface of the dwarf planet. What makes this feature so unique?
What Was Killing Off Dinosaurs Before The Giant Asteroid Hit?
Dinosaurs were in decline for tens of millions of years before the Earth was struck by an asteroid, ending their dominion over the planet. What was killing off dinosaurs near the end of their reign?
Human Mission To Mars Closer Than Ever Thanks To Colorado Aerospace Companies
Colorado aerospace companies are assisting NASA in sending humans to Mars. What challenges are mission planners facing when designing a flight to the Red Planet?
Billions Of Cicadas Set To Plague Northeast In May As 17-Year Cycle Completes
Cicadas are preparing to take to the skies over the northeastern United States in spring. How can you get the first glimpse of the swarm in your area?
BEAM Inflatable Bedroom Attached To International Space Station
The International Space Station has now been joined by the Inflatable BEAM module. Why did mission engineers choose to use an expandable structure aboard the orbiting outpost?
Carbon Nanotubes Self-Assemble Into Wires Thanks To Tesla Coil
A Tesla coil can drive carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into wires capable of lighting LEDs. What technologies could be developed through this new advance?
Genetically Modified Food May Not Be Regulated Due To CRISPR-Designed Mushroom
A white button mushroom developed using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing may not be subject to regulation of labeling. How could this happen?
The Return of Kepler: NASA Brings Planet-Hunter Back From The Dead Again
How did NASA engineers re-establish communications with the Kepler spacecraft, and what will this mean for science? This is the story of how they did it.
