Articles by James Maynard
Gorham's Cave art suggests Neanderthals were more intelligent and less barbaric than previously thought
Neanderthals may have created art, according to a new investigation of ancient cave drawings. Neanderthal cave art found in Gorham's Cave in Gibraltar is the first known artform of its kind.
Corvette Museum to fill sinkhole that swallowed eight prized sports cars
A sinkhole at the Corvette Museum outside Bowling Green, Kentucky will be filled in after consuming eight rare sports cars.
Forget Bardarbunga: Papua New Guinea Mount Tavurvur volcano giving airlines industry more headache
Mount Tavurvur in New Guinea erupted, sending debris and ash more than 10 miles in the air, potentially threatening air travel in the Pacific.
Walking fish may explain how our ancestors evolved
One of the most important developments in the history of life on Earth occurred when fish first came on to land 400 million years ago. Now, a new study shows what may have happened.
Last passenger pigeon Martha died 100 years ago on Sept 1: Time to resurrect it?
Passenger pigeons went extinct a century ago, and now, some biologists want to bring the species back to life. What role can Martha play?
IBM Watson Discovery Advisor will now help speed up scientific researches
A supercomputer that once appeared on Jeopardy! is now assisting scientists in researching - and inspiring - new discoveries. Say hello to IBM Watson Discovery Advisor.
Megadrought possibly brewing in U.S. Southwest: Study
The desert in the Southwestern areas of the United States could experience a megadrought lasting 35 years, sometime in the next century, a new study reveals. Researchers urge states to consider water use policies.
Dead stars sometimes 're-ignite' to explode as supernovas: Type la supernovae explained
Type 1a supernovae may finally be explained after the discovery of cobalt-56, a rare element, during one of the events.
Mountain air has high levels of ozone pollution, too
Ozone, a pollutant at ground level, is traveling up mountains in Colorado, according to a new study.
Bardarbunga volcano eruption lowered to orange alert, air traffic disruption ruled out
Flights over Iceland have resumed normal flights over the Bardarbunga volcano, hours after a small eruption.
Say hello to Sparky: Building site of massive galaxy construction
A young massive star factory called GOODS-N-774 is forming stars at a furious rate, and could provide astronomers with a look at how giant galaxies formed in the earliest days of galactic births.
Crash! Boom! Bang! NASA Spitzer telescope spies asteroid smashup around young star
Alien worlds may be forming around a star called NGC 2547-ID8 and astronomers may have just seen evidence of the collision between two massive asteroids.
Paleo-Eskimos disappearance mystery may be solved by DNA study
Paleo-Eskimos survived harsh conditions in the Arctic for 4,000 years. Now, researchers believe they know why the people suddenly disappeared.
20 types of corals listed as threatened species by NOAA, will raise awareness level
Corals are in danger of extinction worldwide, and NOAA has just added 20 varieties of the marine animals to the list of threatened species. It does not give them automatic protections endangered animals enjoy, but it will surely raise awareness levels among conservationists.
Death Valley 'sailing stones' mystery FINALLY SOLVED: Here's what made them move
Sailing stones in Death Valley show trails, providing evidence they move across the ground. Now, an oddbeat group of scientists have seen it happen for the first time, and know why it happens.
Riken Center cannot replicate stem cell findings that launched scandal
A stem cell experiment that could have led to a new generation of medical treatments resulted in a scandal. Now, a second team of researchers at the RIKEN center in Japan say they cannot replicate findings of the original study.
US Army futuristic hypersonic space weapon self-destructs after launch
The Advanced Hypersonic Weapon, being tested by the U.S. Army, failed after launch, forcing mission controllers to destroy the vehicle just four seconds after launch.
Mars rock not safe for drilling - Curiosity heads to Mount Sharp
Curiosity, the mars Rover, is heading to Mount Sharp after Bonanza King was shown to be unsafe for drilling.
Humans are more closely related to flies and worms than previously thought, genome studes suggest
Genomes of human, fruit flies and worms were compared in a trio of studies, showing the species are not as different as once believed.
Could sheepdog robots replace canines for herding flocks?
Sheepdogs use two simple rules when herding animals. But, how could this lead to a new form of robot?
Prostate cancer risk lowered by eating tomatoes, study reveals
Tomatoes may significantly lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study out of England. Tomatoes could help lower the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research.
Kennewick Man mystery solved? Book suggests he was seal hunter
An ancient human from 9,000 years ago may have been a powerful hunter with a surprising heritage, according to a new book.
Zombie ants controlled by fungus manipulating brains
A fungus is able to control the brain of one species of insect, turning them into zombie ants. Zombie ants can be controlled by a parasitic fungus, according to a new study.
Shipwreck of Phoenician boat near Malta reveals cargo from 700 BCE
An ancient shipwreck from BCE 700 may be the oldest ever discovered in the Mediterranean, according to a government official from Malta.
NASA New Horizons spacecraft flies by Neptune. Next stop: Pluto
New Horizons, headed to Pluto, has just passed the orbit of Neptune, setting a new speed record for the journey.
Honeybees are from Asia, not Africa, genetic analysis reveals
Genetic analysis of honeybees shows the insects originally came from Asia, not Africa, as previously believed.
Bardarbunga volcano rumbles to life following 5.7 magnitude earthquake: Eruption may disrupt air travel industry
Iceland could soon see a volcanic eruption, that could play havoc with the airline industry in Europe.
Will methane pouring from ocean floor become a climate bomb?
Methane has been discovered leaking from hundreds of vents along the Atlantic coast of the United States. Could this lead to an environmental disaster?
Bardarbunga burp puts Iceland on red alert
An eruption of the Bardarbunga volcano in Iceland has been seen, and more may be coming, possibly crippling flights around Europe.
Fluoride toothpaste should be used by kids with first teeth: Pediatricians
Children should be provided with toothpaste including fluoride, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
