Articles by James Maynard
NASA spies water vapor in exoplanet: Can alien life exist?
Water vapor has been seen in the atmosphere of exoplanet HAT-P-11b, along with unusually clear skies. Could alien life exist there?
Incredible India and its amazing MOM
The Mangalyaan spacecraft has been successfully placed into orbit around Mars, a first for India. The country also became the first Asian nation to reach the Red Planet, beating out China.
UN vows to end deforestation by 2030: Here's how
Deforestation could be halted by the year 2030, under a new agreement negotiated by the United Nations.
Superfast, quantum computers that don't overheat? University of Utah engineers make it possible
Quantum computers, thousands of times faster than modern technology, could be one step closer to reality, thanks to a new development from the University of Utah.
West coast warming? Blame it on Pacific winds, not humans
Since the start of the 20th century, temperatures in Oregon and California have risen. While most environmental scientists are blaming man-made global warming for the conditions, two researchers uncover another factor.
Best exercise to combat teen obesity
Teenage obesity is an epidemic that can lead to life-threatening problems later in life. A team of Canadian researchers have conducted a study showing the best exercise plan for teens wanting to lose weight.
Bicep team Big Bang signal may just be dust, Planck suggests
A finding of gravitational waves from the early universe reported in March 2014 may have been wrong, according to new information from the Planck observatory.
NASA Maven successfully enters Mars orbit: What's next?
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (Maven) spacecraft successfully arrived in orbit around Mars. What's next for the craft first conceived over a decade ago?
Mangalyaan preps for historic entry into Mars orbit as India holds breath
The Mangalyaan space probe, India's first mission to Mars, is facing a do-or-die maneuver that will tell if the spacecraft enters orbit around Mars or flies off into the vastness of space.
Climate change and public health: How are they related? More than you think
Global warming could lead to tens of thousands of additional deaths each year in the coming decades, a new study from the World Health Organization concludes.
Antarctic fish has antifreeze protein: It's good for them... and bad for them
Notothenioid (ice-loving) fish in the Southern Ocean of Antarctica are capable of producing proteins that act as antifreeze, but the substance could also prove detrimental to the animals.
Shellfish inspires waterproof super glue: Here's what it can do
A new waterproof glue, developed from proteins produced by mussels, could prove invaluable in repairing ships and advancing medicine.
Mother Nature is screaming at us about climate change: Is John Kerry the new Al Gore?
John Kerry is calling on nations to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, in order to mitigate global climate change.
Shocking: Hospital worker may have exposed over 700 babies in Texas hospital to TB
Tuberculosis may have infected 700 infants and dozens of hospital workers over the course of a year, from an employee with the disease.
People's Climate March: New York readies for UN Climate Summit. Are you ready?
New York City will soon see tens of thousands of demonstrators, calling on world leaders to take action on global climate change.
Last wish fulfilled: 'If I die will you raise my son?' Mom with terminal cancer asks nurse
Tricia Somers, a woman with terminal cancer, has seen her last wish fulfilled when a favorite nurse agreed to adopt her son.
NASA 3D printer delivery to ISS astronauts delayed: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch rescheduled to Sept. 21
Launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a Dragon spacecraft loaded with supplies for space travelers aboard the International Space Station, has been delayed due to bad weather.
Texas scuttles derelict ship Kinta S to make artificial reef for marine life
After slipping beneath the waves, the Kinta S sank 75 feet to its watery grave off the Gulf of Mexico. The 40-year-old freighter will become a sanctuary for aquatic life.
Utah doctor Martin MacNeill likely to appeal life sentence for wife's murder
Martin MacNeill, convicted of the murder of his wife in 2007, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison over the killing.
Hannah Graham disappearance mystery deepens as parents fear foul play: Person of interest questioned
A 'person of interest' was questioned by police in the case of the disappearance of Hannah Graham. The University of Virginia student has been missing since Sept. 13.
Clownfish babies can migrate long distances: 'Finding Nemo' no longer fiction?
'Finding Nemo' told the tale of a clownfish on a long migration. Now, researchers have found similar behavior in real-life members of the species.
Mars. Maven. Mangalyaan: NASA, India orbiters face acid test
The Maven and Mangalyaan spacecrafts will arrive at Mars in the next few days. Each will face its final test in safely entering orbit before scientific operations commence.
MIT lets Cheetah loose: Untethered robot is a big breakthrough
Cheetah, a new robot developed by MIT researchers, was successfully tested without a tether for the first time. The experiment demonstrates a unique propulsion method for machines.
Massive galaxies chomp on smaller ones to expand: Will Milky Way be Andromeda's lunch one day?
Galaxies are swallowed by larger collections of stars, helping to feed their growth, according to a new study in Australia. What happens five billion years from now?
Volcanologists undertake dangerous task: Monitor Hawaii lava flow
Mount Kilauea on the main island of Hawaii, started a new lava flow in June, and now that red-hot liquid rock is threatening a major highway, and the livelihood of thousands of people.
Antidepressant drug affects brain faster than previously thought
Escitalopram is an SSRI anti-depressant. New research shows the drug creates structural changes in human brains within hours of being consumed.
Overcrowded? World population may hit 11 billion in 2100
Population growth in Africa will result in an increasingly number of people in the world through the end of the study, according to the United Nations.
Do artificial sweeteners increase risk of diabetes? Yes, warns new study
Artificial sweeteners can increase glucose intolerance leading to many problems caused by indigestible chemicals, according to a new study.
New MIT biosuit could herald new age in form-fitting spacesuit
A biosuit could provide astronauts better mobility in space, with less weight, than traditional spacesuits.
Maven Spacecraft to reach Mars this weekend - NASA prepares for orbit insertion
A Mars orbiter called Maven will enter orbit around the Red Planet on Sept. 21 to study the upper atmosphere of the world for the first time. It will try to determine how the warm, wet planet became the cold and dry one we see today.
