Articles by James Maynard
Giant fishing spiders spotted around Wisconsin
Fishing spiders are being reported in several countries in Wisconsin. But are people in danger from the giant spiders?
Galileo satellites have lost their way in space: ESA
The Galileo constellation system, meant to rival GPS, suffered a setback as a pair of spacecraft failed to reach orbit on 23 August.
Found: Thigh bone of Martian on Red Planet. Or is it?
The Curiosity rover on Mars has found an object that resembles a thigh bone on the Red Planet - What could it be?
Fish and coral can sniff out bad reef and stay away: Study
Damaged coral reefs can be identified through smell by fish and baby corals, but what could this mean for conservation efforts?
Neptune moon Triton looks exquisite in latest NASA color map
Triton has been imaged like never before, from images taken 25 years ago by Voyager 2. Triton, in orbit around the gas giant Neptune, has been imaged like never before in a new color map, created from NASA observations from 1989.
Experimental drug for Ebola cousin holds promise
Marburg, the simian version of Ebola, has been successfully tested in primates, and may show how a human drug could be developed.
Copper awl discovered in ancient grave is oldest metal object found in Middle East
A 6,000-year-old copper awl, discovered in a grave, reveals secrets of an ancient society. A copper awl unearthed in a grave holding the corpse of a woman is the oldest metal artifact ever discovered in the Middle East.
Sea plankton found alive on outside of International Space Station?
Russian cosmonauts have reported finding plankton living on the outside of the International Space Station, but what could this mean for life on ancient Earth?
Earliest snail-eating ever seen discovered in Paleolithic Spain
Snails were eaten in Spain 10,000 years earlier than anywhere else in Europe - but why? Snail eating was taking place in Spain during the Stone Age by neolithic cavemen, based on new findings that could shed light on the diet of our ancient ancestors.
Discovery of traces of one of universe's oldest stars excites boffins
A star that lived soon after the formation of matter in the Universe could have formed another neighbor, just outside our own galaxy.
How hummingbirds got their sweet tooth: Decoded
Hummingbirds are able to taste sweets, unlike other avian species, but how is that possible? Hummingbirds are rare among birds in their ability to taste sweetness.
California mountains are rising due to drought: Study
A drought in the western United States is causing landmasses in the region to rise, according to a new study from the University of California.
Rats in Space? Rodents will head to International Space Station, says NASA
The International Space Station could see a mini-crew of rats arriving soon, but what does that mean for a trip to Mars?
Houston, we have a problem: UFO sighting stirs frenzy of tweets
Lights seen in skies above Houston could be alien visitors - or a streetlight. Dozens of people have photographed the mysterious sight.
Global warming slowed by Atlantic? New study says it could go on another decade
The Atlantic Ocean could be trapping vast amounts of heat, possibly accounting for a reduction in global warming seen since the beginning of the century.
Pregnant women should avoid tuna, Consumer Reports warns
Consumer Reports and the FDA disagree on whether or not pregnant women should eat tuna - are you in danger from consuming seafood?
Antarctic ice sheet hides entire ecosystem: Is there life in outer space?
Lake Whillans, lying beneath a glacier in Antarctica, is teeming with life, perhaps providing a glimpse into possible alien life.
City spiders bigger, more fertile than rural counterparts: Study
Humped golden orb-weaving spiders are larger in Sydney than outside the city, and are able to give birth to more baby arachnids.
Cyborg moth mimics real insects, might be used in future rescue missions
Moths may soon be equipped with sensors, allowing the tiny flying insects to participate in rescue missions.
4-year old children's drawings may predict their intelligence a decade later
Drawings made by four-year-old children may predict future intelligence, according to a new study out of London.
Yoga doyen BKS Iyengar dies at 95: Death of yoga guru mourned worldwide
Yoga guru BKS Iyengar passed away at age 95, but what does this mean for the future of his school and practice?
Teenage pregnancy takes a dip, says CDC. Taxpayers save $$$$
Pregnancies among teenage girls in the United States are down, and one report looks at what that change could mean for the American teenager.
Bardarbunga: The word on every Icelander's lips, as small quakes rock Iceland
Iceland may soon see a new large volcanic eruption that could cause havoc to airlines. Bardarbunga, a stratovolcano located under the largest glacier in Iceland, is the center of attention there, as thousands of small earthquakes are starting to shake the island nation.
Toothless pterosaurs (no, not Night Fury) once ruled Late Cretaceous skies
Ancient skies were ruled by toothless pterosaurs during the last age of the dinosaurs. Toothless pterosaurs, flying dinosaurs, once held dominance over the skies during the Cretaceous Period, the last age of the dinosaurs.
Cephalopod skin inspires scientists to develop adaptive camouflage material
Camouflage materials may become more advanced after the invention of a new material inspired by marine life.
Pangolin, Star tortoise face extinction threat from Indian poachers
Native poachers are pushing some threatened animals toward extinction, to feed a growing trade in food and traditional medicine.
ISS astronaut sets free baby satellite: 'And away it goes'
Chasqui 1, the first satellite ever from Peru, weighs a little over two pounds, and was launched by hand from the International Space Station.
Yes! Medium-sized black holes do exist
Medium-sized black holes have never been directly observed before. Now, M82 X-1 may be weighing in right.
Magic pill for baldness? Bone marrow cancer drug may help alopecia patients regrow hair
Alopecia areata, a form of balding affecting millions of people, is cured in patients receiving a cancer treatment.
No hallucination! Weird fossil worm Hallucigenia descendant found and it's ALIVE
Hallucigenia, a bizarre animal that lived 500 million years ago, has a descendent still alive today.
