Articles by James Maynard
Supermoon 2014: Harvest full moon set for Monday night - what makes it super?
On 8 September, a supermoon will delight skywatchers as the last hurrah of a lunar hat trick. A supermoon will delight skygazers on the night of 8 September.
Mass-producing graphene a step closer to reality, thanks to a friendly bet
Graphene is easy produced, but is not yet suitable for mass production. A new breakthrough may help revolutionize electronics and the energy industries, and it all started with a 10-dollar bet.
New graphene-based light detector can see what is hidden
Terhertz radiation, a form of light with wavelengths longer than infrared rays, could be used to easily examine people and products. A new detector may bring that technology to the marketplace.
Daredevil walks into open mouth of active volcano: Watch the action caught on GoPro video
Mount Marum is one of the most geologically-active volcanoes in the world. A pair of bold adventurers descended inside the volcano, and returned with surreal video.
Discovery of ancient papyrus amulet with biblical references excites boffins
An amulet from 1,500 years ago contains passages from the Christian Bible, and may be the oldest artifact of its kind ever discovered.
Heartwarming video of deaf baby reaction on hearing mother's loving voice for first time
A seven-week-old baby was fitted with hearing aids, allowing him to hear the voices of his parents for the first time in his life. The family caught the reaction in a new video that is going viral on the World Wide Web.
Clear Lake contaminated by algae in potentially hazardous bloom
Algae blooming in California's Clear Lake could pose a hazard to pets and wildlife, according to local authorities.
Amazing video of Papua New Guinea Mount Tavurvur volcanic eruption: Majestic BOOM
The eruption of Mount Tavurvur in New Guinea was caught on video by a tourist from Townsville, Australia. The video is becoming wildly popular on the World Wide Web.
Rosetta orbiter streams science results of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Alice was designed by NASA to delivery information about the atmosphere of a comet from up close, aboard Rosetta. But what did it find?
Nocturnal behavior evolved long before mammals roamed the Earth: Study
Synapsids were an ancestor to all mammals, and may have been active in twilight and night time hours a 100 million years before the rise of mammals, a new study reveals.
Molecular tumbling motion can be stopped by single laser: One step closer to quantum computer?
Quantum computers are one step closer to reality after researchers at Northwestern University found a way to freeze atoms using a single laser.
Telepathy possible? Researchers successfully conduct brain-to-brain communication for first time ever
Simple messages were successfully sent from one person's brain to another 5,000 miles away, with a little help from the internet.
Bras and breast cancer: They have nothing in common, says new study
Breast cancer risks are not increased by wearing bras, a new study of over 1,500 women reveals. Bras have no connection to breast cancer, according to a new study from the University of Washington.
Blue whales near California making a population comeback despite threats
Blue whales have successfully recovered from near-extinction, but they now face a new danger. Blue whales in the waters off California are making a comeback, as population numbers of the largest animals on Earth rebound.
Near miss: Bus-sized space rock to fly dangerously close by Earth on Sunday
Asteroid 2014 RC will pass just 25,000 miles from Earth on 7 Sept. when it could be visible to amateur astronomers.
Dreadnoughtus: The 65-ton gigantic dinosaur that 'feared nothing'
A dinosaur that walked the Earth 77 billion years ago is the most massive ever reliably measured. What do we know about Dreadnoughtus schrani?
Laniakea Supercluster: Say hello to Milky Way's new home
The Milky Way galaxy is part of the Local Group of galaxies, and the extended celestial family just got a whole lot larger.
Japan set to resume whale hunts in Antarctic despite UN ban
Minke whale hunting by Japan in the Antarctic could soon resume, despite a ban from the United Nations International Court of Justice.
How Archerfish shoots water at target with amazing precision mystery FINALLY solved
Archerfish hunt prey using a jets of water that stream from their mouths. New research shows how the animal accomplishes the task.
Mushroom-shaped deep-sea creatures look like ALIENS - What are they really?
A pair of unusual creatures was discovered in the waters of Australia, unlike nearly any other known animal.
NASA will reformat Mars rover Opportunity flash memory: Here's how
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is in need of a reformatting of flash memory. This is what is wrong with the rover, and how NASA engineers will carry out the process from Earth.
Stonehenge secret revealed by dry grass - it was a circle!
The ancient monument of Stonehenge may have once been a complete circle, according to an accidental discovery.
Cannibalistic camel crickets invading U.S. homes, but don't panic
Camel crickets from Asia are invading homes across the eastern United States, according to a new study that started with an accidental discovery.
NASA puts 3D printing to good use - making rocket engine parts
Rocket injectors created using additive manufacturing were successfully tested by NASA, potentially making rocket engines less expensive and more reliable.
Polar vortex linked to global warming: Study
Climate change could be driving the polar vortex, bringing frigid winter temperatures to North America and Europe.
Russian gecko sex experiment ends in failure: Geckos return to Earth frozen and dead
Geckos launched into orbit as part of a study looking at sex in space has ended in failure, with the animals returning to Earth dead and frozen.
All eyes on Holuhraun lava field as Iceland volcanic eruption threatens to disrupt air travel
A volcanic eruption at Holuhraun in Iceland is the latest geological event that has geologists concerned about a larger event that could cripple air traffic in Europe.
Antarctic sea level rising faster than global rate: Blame global warming?
Global climate change could be causing waters around Antarctica to rise faster than the global norm, according to satellite data.
Red rock cliff sketches in Canyonlands National Park only 1000 to 2000 years old
Rock paintings found in Canyonlands National Park may be only 1,000 to 2,000 years old. But, what does that tell us about the people who painted them?
Use of recreational marijuana leads to more traffic deaths? Researchers remain divided
Cannabis is legal in two states for recreational use, and may be coming soon to several others. But, how does this affect drivers on the road?
