Articles by James Maynard
Oil Industry Knew Of Fossil Fuel Dangers To Climate In 1960's New Report Reveals
Did the fossil fuel industry know of the dangers of global climate change 45 years ago? A new study suggests the industry has withheld evidence for decades.
Dwarf Dark Galaxy Spotted Through Gravitational Lens - Check It Out!
A dark matter galaxy may have been detected, by accident, by astronomers testing equipment at ALMA. How did they find a galaxy that does not give out light?
Scientists Crack Code Of Monarch Butterfly's Internal Compass: Here's How It Works
Monarch butterflies undertake a journey of 2,000 miles twice each year. Now, scientists finally understand how they find their way.
Wonder Material Carbyne Produced In Bulk For First Time - What Could This Mean?
Carbyne has been produced in long chains for the first time. What are the possible uses of this remarkable "one-dimensional" material?
The Seashank Redemption - Inky The Octopus Makes Cephalopod Jailbreak
Inky the octopus burst out of his enclosure and traveled down a pipe to rejoin the wild. How did the jailbreaking cephalopod pull off his escape?
Is Alpha Centauri The Best Target For Mankind's First Interstellar Probe?
The first visit to Alpha Centauri may be from hundreds of tiny spacecraft. What might these robotic explorers find when they arrive at our nearest stellar neighbor?
What Happened After Yuri Gagarin Went Into Space 55 Years Ago?
Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space 55 years ago. What happened to the world's first space traveler after he returned to Earth?
Monogamy In Humans May Be The Result Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Study Finds
Sexually-transmitted diseases may have driven early humans to adopt monogamy, according to a new study. Why would this adaption come about during the rise of agriculture?
Swarm Of Thousands Of Crabs In Panama Looks Like An Alien Invasion
Crabs are seen gathering by the thousands on a seamount in the waters off the coast of Panama. What can this accidental finding tell us about these animals?
Could A Steam-Powered Moon Buggy Help Humans Colonize The Moon And Mars?
A moon buggy powered by steam could assist in the quest to colonize our lunar neighbor. But how could such a plan also help humans aiming to land on Mars?
Can Kepler Telescope Be Brought Back From Emergency Mode And What Would It Mean If It Can't?
The planet-hunting Kepler observatory is in emergency mode, hampering observations of distant planets. Can the vehicle be revived for the mission to continue?
Pluto May Be Hiding A Vast Ocean Beneath Its Icy Surface, New Horizons Reveals
A giant ocean appears to be hiding under the frozen surface of Pluto. What has the New Horizons revealed about the distant body?
Clathrate Ices Found In Comet 67P Could Answer Secrets Of Formation Of Solar System
Study of the coma surrounding Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko points to the presence of highly structured clathrate ices in the frozen body. What can this discovery teach us about the birth of the solar system?
Metal Foams Hold Promise Of New Technologies And Protection
New metal foams could be used in a wide range of applications, from armor to shape-shifting vehicles that can dive under water and fly through the air. How are these new generation of materials created, and what are their uses?
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Successfully Lands On Floating Platform Off Coast Of Florida
A Falcon 9 booster rocket touched down for a picture-perfect landing on a floating barge on April 8. What makes this landing so important for the future of human space flight?
Phantom Limb Pain Reduced Through Use Of Minimally Invasive Procedure
Patients suffering from phantom limb pain (PLP) may see relief through a newly-developed process which freezes the affected area. How effective is this new procedure?
If You Forgot What Terror Was Like ... It's The Trap-Jaw Spider - With Lightning Strike!
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the web, the trap-jaw spider strikes its prey with an ultra-fast attack. Here is how the arachnid pulls it off!
Print Out A 3D Robot And Watch it Walk Away (Almost) - No Assembly Required!
A new 3D printing technique has been developed that allows solids and liquids to be created simultaneously. How could this affect the future of robotics?
If Planet Nine Exists Then What Is It Like?
Planet nine may orbit in the depths of the solar system, frigid and massive. What would conditions be like on this frozen world?
Oh Deer - Did Early Humans Bring Animals to Scotland From Europe 5,000 Years Ago?
Red deer found on islands off the coast of Scotland may have arrived there with Stone Age human sailors. Why is this finding so surprising?
Did Exploding Supernova Alter The Course Of Human Evolution?
Supernovae that took place millions of years ago may have altered the course of human evolution. What do we know about these explosive events in the outer cosmic neighborhood?
New Metallic Glass Is Both Hard And Elastic - How Is This Possible?
A new material developed by researchers at USC has the ability to be both hard and elastic. What promise could such a remarkable substance hold?
Thar She Blows - Can Sperm Whales Ram Ships Like Moby Dick?
Sperm whales are said to have defended themselves against humans by ramming boats with their massive heads. Could stories like these, which inspired Moby Dick, actually be true?
Cassini Probe Returns Stunning New Image Of Saturn
Saturn is seen in a stunning new image from the Cassini spacecraft. What is next for this hardy space observatory?
NASA Astronauts Train On Orion Spacecraft For Trip To Mars
A trip to Mars is one step closer as NASA tests the ability of fully suited astronauts to control the Orion spacecraft. What makes this test so important?
Progress MS-02 Spacecraft Successfully Docks With Space Station
The Progress 63P mission's resupply vehicle successfully arrived at the International Space Station, bringing more than 3 tons of supplies to occupants of the ISS. What is next for travelers aboard the orbiting outpost?
Dust Devil Photographed On Mars Highlights Dangers Of Human Travel To The Red Planet
The Opportunity rover on Mars has returned a photograph showing a dust devil on the Martian surface. What could this mean to the future of human travel to the alien landscape?
Extreme Weather Could Soon Be The Norm In California, Stanford Researchers Predict
California is experiencing more extreme weather than ever before, and these events are likely to become more common in the future, according to a new study. What is responsible for these changes?
Comet 67/P Seen In Stunning New Image From Rosetta
The Rosetta spacecraft has recorded a new photograph of Comet 67/P as the frozen body appeared to be passing in front of the sun. The result is spectacular.
Could Argyre Basin On Mars Hold Secrets To Finding Ancient Martian Life?
The best place to find life on Mars, past or present, could be the Argyre Basin. What makes this area so special in the search for Martian life?
