Articles by James Maynard
Sleeping in space a big challenge for astronauts
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station, like those riding the now retired Space Shuttle, are lacking sleep and turning to sleeping pills. A new report warns of the dangers.
Mars flying saucer a 'great test' where we are able to 'learn new things': NASA
The LDSD "flying saucer" test flight in June taught NASA many things, despite a parachute failure, the agency announced.
Rosetta has made contact with comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko: What did it find?
The Rosetta spacecraft has become the first man-made object to ever visit a comet. The Rosetta spacecraft has finally made contact with comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Biggest red tide bloom killing marine life off Florida Gulf Coast
Red tide is threatening the Gulf coast with widespread contamination of algae that could pose health and environmental risks.
Natural Trap Cave in Wyoming is treasure trove of Ice Age mammal fossils
Natural Trap Cave in Wyoming is examined by a team of researchers for the first time in four decades. This is what they found.
Tornado strength increasing, driven by global warming - study
Climate change could be driving more frequent - and severe tornadoes nationwide, a new study warns. Tornadoes could become stronger as time goes on, driven by global warming, according to a new study from Florida State University (FSU).
Coffee drinking linked to lower risk of tinnitus: Study
Tinnitus, ringing or buzzing in ears, is reduced in women consuming significant amounts of caffeine, a new study reveals.
Deep cuts in greenhouse gases needed by 2050 to slow global warming: UN
Global warming can only be held in check through major cuts in emissions of greenhouse gases, a new meta-study from the UN will announce.
Contaminated tattoo ink could be cause of dangerous infection
Tattoo ink could be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, according to the FDA. There may be more of the dangerous ink out in the marketplace.
Rosetta comes face to face with target comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, prepares to land
Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko is being visited by the Rosetta spacecraft, which will provide the most in-depth study ever conducted of one of these icy bodies, including a lander called Philae.
Zombie star sighting by Hubble excites boffins
Type 1ax supernovas have been seen by the Hubble Space Telescope, revealing these mysterious events for the first time -- but how are they triggered?
Fire clouds over California wildfires seen from fighter jet
California wildfires are creating fire clouds, rising high into the atmosphere like mushroom clouds and one was photographed from a fighter jet.
Google Chrome experiment 'A Spacecraft For All' lets budding boffins watch ISEE-3 data feeds live
The ISEE-3 Reboot Project is giving amateur astronomers the chance to see data come in live from a resurrected spacecraft.
Fast, self-assembling Origami robots prove Transformers can be real (Video)
Origami robots can now assemble themselves and start their own motors without human interaction. Origami robots may be the next great revolution in automated technology.
Supermoon Sunday: Get ready for the celestial wonder this weekend
A supermoon is coming on 10 August, promising to be the biggest and brightest of the events seen this year.
Hazmat emergency at Johnston Recycling Facility results in evacuation, hospitalizations
The Johnston Recycling Facility was evacuated after an unknown chemical leaked into the air during sorting on a conveyor belt.
Glow in the dark sharks use special eyes to see light
Bioluminescent sharks use their ability to glow in the dark, in order to seek out food and mates, as well as to hide from predators. But, how do they see images?
Mercury concentrations in oceans triple, humans to blame?
Mercury is becoming more common in oceans, according to a new study, but are human activities to blame for the pollution?
Will robots take over your job by 2025? Maybe
Robots could take over many occupations in the next 10 years - will your job be next? Robots could take over many jobs by 2025, leaving large numbers of humans in search of new jobs, according to a new study.
Triangulum Galaxy imaged in stunning new photo, exposing nebula
Astronomers at the VLT Survey Telescope in Chile have imaged the galaxy M-33 in exquisite detail, revealing nebula in the spiral arms.
Horse communication utilizes ears, eyes, study reveals
Horses use their eyes and ears as important tools in communication, a new study shows Horses use both eyes and ears as tools for communication, a new study reveals.
Hellish volcanic eruptions veiled Jupiter moon Io in 'curtains of fire' in August 2013
Volcanoes on Io, one of the largest moons of Jupiter, erupted in curtains of flame, sending debris hundreds of miles in the air.
Red Planet orbiters on red alert as Comet Siding Spring looms
Comet Siding Spring will make a close encounter with Mars, and NASA is moving orbiters out of the way, fearing damage to the vehicles.
Dinosaur the size of a dog in Venezuela took advantage of extinction
A newly-recognized species of dinosaur has been discovered in Venezuela, revealing the early social behavior among the animals.
Scandal-hit Japanese stem cell scientist commits suicide
Yoshiki Sasai, a cellular researcher in Japan, has committed suicide following a controversial study and retraction of two of his papers by Nature.
Scientists solve mystery why sun's atmosphere is hotter than its surface
The outer atmosphere of the Sun, or corona, is much hotter than the surface, a mystery that has long puzzled astronomers. Now, we may know why this happens.
Hospital infections in New Hampshire down
Infection rates in New Hampshire hospitals are down, according to a new report - but what does that mean for patients?
Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico smaller than expected
A dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is smaller than predicted for 2014, but researchers are still not satisfied - here's why.
Graphic descriptions influence brain's desire to punish
Punishments depend, at least in part, on how graphic the details are and if the act was planned, according to new research.
Chefs grill steak, corn over molten lava
Lava was used by a pair of chefs to grill a steak and corn, and soon you can try it too, with 500 of your closest friends...
