Articles by James Maynard
Ocean acidification isn't getting federal attention
Carbonic acid in the world's oceans is harming coastal areas, and federal agencies aren't doing enough to respond, according to the Government Accountability Office.
New leukemia T-cell therapy leads to remarkable remission rates
T-cell therapy could hold promise for young people suffering from leukemia, according to a new study that showed potentially remarkable results.
Ebola fears are closing schools
Ebola is taking the lives of thousands of people in Africa, and now resulting in the closure of schools in Texas and Ohio.
Kangaroos may be hoppers, but they evolved from walkers
Sthenurines were ancestors to kangaroos that walked, and did not hop, around Australia millions of years ago.
Methane-ingesting microbes inhabit deep sea: Sink for greenhouse gases?
Carbonate deposits under the ocean surface are home to microbes that could play an important role in global climate change, according to a new study.
When technology gets addicting: Internet, Smartphones, Google Glass and more
Technology addiction is becoming more common around the world, as more than half of college students believe they may be addicted to their phones.
Put down those energy drinks, they're a public health threat: WHO
Energy drinks can present a public heath risk, warns the World Health Organization (WHO) in a new report.
NASA team crowds under dome for 8 months to test isolation on Mars
The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation program (HI-SEAS) is underway, placing six people in close quarters inside a dome, where they will live for eight months.
Zuckerberg and wife, Priscilla Chan, donate $25 million to Ebola effort
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan donated $25 million to fight the spread of Ebola, while the epidemic spreads.
Pentagon: Climate change threatens national security
Climate change could present a wide range of threats to U.S. military missions, a new report from the Defense Department reveals.
Diabetes drug controlled by the flick of a light switch
A new diabetes drug called JB 253 can be switched on and off with the flick of a switch, which could assist patients in carefully controlling the medicine.
Rare Iron Age chariot pieces found by archaeologists
Fittings and other accessories from a 2,200 year old chariot have been discovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester in England.
How an invasive quagga mussel can be a huge threat
Killer shrimp, quagga mussels and more are among invasive species now gaining a foothold in England.
Archaeologists unearth beautiful Hermes mosaic under ancient Greek tomb
A mosaic featuring the Greek god Hermes has been discovered inside a giant tomb, dating to the 4th Century BCE.
Covert military plane to return from mysterious space mission on Tuesday
An X-37B space plane is due back on Earth, following a secret military mission, spending 22 months in orbit.
Scientists break records in quantum computing
Quantum computers are one step closer to reality after Australian researchers set a pair of new records for the technology.
New snail species named in honor of marriage equality
A newly-recognized species of snail has been named in honor of marriage equality. Aegista diversifamilia is a newly-recognized species of snail, named after a worldwide movement for marriage equality among people of all sexual persuasions.
Grapefruit juice may help control diabetes and weight gain
The grapefruit diet has been popular since the 1930's. Now, new research shows drinking juice of the fruit has significant benefits for health.
Lung cancer can go undetected for at least 20 years before it turns deadly
Lung cancer can develop for up to 20 years before being diagnosed, making the disease much harder to treat, according to a new study.
Sun bitten by Halloween bug? NASA spies spooky jack-o'-lantern image of sun
The Sun appears like a Jack-O-Lantern in a new NASA image, just in time for Halloween. The Sun put on a spooky face looking like a Jack-O-Lantern, just in time for Halloween, in a new image released by NASA on October 8.
Let there be light? First light in the universe may have originated from a leaky galaxy
The first light in the Universe may have been released by a "leaky" galaxy, according to a new study of active, young collections of stars.
Sidewinder inspires scientists to develop robot snake that conquers sandy slopes
Modsnake has been redesigned to behave like a sidewinder snake, allowing it to travel up sandy slopes, as well as the real animal.
Why do flies enjoy beer as much as the rest of us?
Flies like beer, just like many humans, and now a team of researchers now the reason for the attraction.
High cholesterol may trigger return of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer may occur more often in men with high cholesterol, according to a new study. High cholesterol and triglycerides could encourage the return of prostate cancer, providing an additional health concern for men battling the disease.
Putting Endeavour back together
The Space Shuttle Endeavour is on display to the public at the California Science Center. What's next for the retired spacecraft?
Hubble gives amazingly detailed weather map of exoplanet
The atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-43b has been examined in great detail by a pair of studies. What did astronomers learn about this distant world?
1,300-year-old village was hidden in a petrified forest
A second village, at least 1,300 years old, has been discovered in the Petrified Forest of Arizona. But, what do we know about the people who lived there?
MRSA superbugs prefer contact sport athletes
The superbug MRSA spreads more quickly among players of contact sports than other athletes, a new study reveals.
Hawaii's Kilauea: A glimpse at the danger of the tireless volcano
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting, threatening a village and major highway. How are tourists and media affecting the problems posed by the flowing lava?
NASA, what's in a name? Agency sends 'boarding passes' to space
The Orion spacecraft will launch for its first test flight on December 4, and NASA is asking to send people's names to travel with the ship.
