Articles by James Maynard
Cape Cod shark warning brochure may kill local business
Sharks can be a danger to tourists. But, can warnings of the animals cause a greater danger to tourism?
Discovery of ancient rock lines in Peru stumps scientists: What could they be for?
Ancient lines of stones were discovered in Peru. What was the purpose behind these mysterious structures?
NASA hopes to set up greenhouse in Mars by 2021
Greenhouses may be set up on Mars in the future. Here are some of the challenges researchers faced, testing plants in a low-pressure environment.
Ozone pollution will get worse in US due to climate change, warns study
Global warming could accelerate production of ground-level ozone, a new study predicts. Here is the science behind the predictions.
Supercomputers recreate evolution of universe in amazing time-lapse video
A team of MIT researchers aided by supercomputers create a simulation of our universe and may help everyone fathom its vastness and have an idea of its beginnings.
Victim of violent attack transforms into math genius: What doctors are saying
Jason Pudgett developed remarkable mathematical abilities after an attack in 2002. But are they here to stay?
U-2 spy plane did not cause mysterious computer glitch that disrupted LAX air traffic: U.S. Air Force
A massive computer glitch affected tens of thousands of flyers. The Air Force denies a U2 spy aircraft in the area caused the problem.
Killer bus-sized asteroid flies dangerously close past Earth
An asteroid called HL129 just barely missed the Earth on 3 May. If the speedy body struck our planet, it could have destroyed a city.
Boeing shares ambitious dream of new commercial spacecraft (and it looks uber cool)
The CST-100, a possible successor to the Space Shuttle, has just been revealed to the public for the first time.
Tin-made solar cells are cost effective alternative to lead
Solar cells made of tin could revolutionize the renewable energy industry. This is the story of how they work.
Rare Moroccan spider can cartwheel at astonishing speed
A newly-discovered spider from Africa can turn cartwheels to get out of the way of danger. Now, here comes a robot that can do the same thing.
Deadly MERS virus migrates to the US but no need to get alarmed, says CDC
Middle East Respiratory Virus, which kills one-third of people identified with the disease, has just reached the United States. Here is what you need to know.
Jupiter moon Ganymede may be hiding alien life form in its 'club sandwich' layer of ice and water
Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, may be hiding alien life in a Dagwood sandwich of ice and salty water.
NASA Cassini spacecraft spies Uranus hiding behind Saturn's rings
Uranus has been photographed by the Cassini spacecraft, as it orbits around Saturn. This is the story of the magnificent image.
Long-term thaw of East Antarctic ice could raise sea level by nearly 13 feet
Global warming could lead to melting of the Wilkes Basin in Antarctica, which could raise sea levels worldwide. Once it starts, there may be no stopping it.
Goblin shark captured: This monster from the deep could be mistaken for alien from outer space
A goblin shark - one of the least-understood of all shark species - was captured accidentally by a fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the story of this rare, living fossil.
Corn yields could fall victim to climate change
Global warming could damage crop levels for corn and soybeans in the Midwest. Here's why that could be a real problem worldwide.
Carbon dioxide, cause of global warming, hits record high level in atmosphere since existence of mankind
Levels of carbon dioxide in the air are greater than they have been for 800,000 years, according to a new study.
Human brain-inspired circuit board is faster and more energy efficient than modern PCs
Neurogrid, a new circuit board design, is 9,000 times faster than today's technology. This breakthrough technology is based on the human brain.
Early image of Jesus Christ possibly found in Egyptian tomb dig
An image created in the sixth century could be one of the earliest renditions of Jesus of Nazareth ever found. What else did archaeologists find in a mysterious underground room in Egypt?
Kazakhstan launches first satellite, courtesy of Europe
The KazEOSat-1 spacecraft is Kazakhstan's first satellite. Here's what it is doing up there.
Bacteria from Earth can easily colonize Mars
Bacteria could hitch a ride to Mars or future space colonies aboard spacecraft launched from Earth. Here is what happened when three teams subjected bacteria to real-life space conditions.
Mount St. Helens showing rising magma levels but poses no eruption danger
Magma is pooling up within Mount St. Helens, but there is no reason to worry yet, say geologists. Magma levels at Mount St. Helens are rising, but geologists are not expecting an eruption in the near future.
There's a science behind winning rock-paper-scissors game, Chinese scientists claim
Rock-paper-scissors is an ancient game. Now, it appears there may be a pattern to the way people play Here's how to win (almost) every time.
List of U.S. cities with worst air pollution released: Is your city poisoning you?
The cities with the worst pollution problems in the country have been identified in a report from the American Lung Association. This is the state of our air.
Element 117: Scientists discover new super-heavy element - What you should know
The heaviest element ever created has been reproduced in a lab for the first time in four years. This element may be here to stay.
Mystery behind construction of ancient pyramids solved by physicists
Massive blocks of stone were transported great distances without wheels, during the construction of the pyramids. Now, we may know how they did it.
SpaceX wins court injunction against US Air Force purchase of Russian engines
A federal court has issued an injunction against the Air Force, in favor of SpaceX. Here is how the case developed.
Hunt for shipwreck in Gulf leads to discovery of pair of rare tar volcanoes
Asphalt volcanoes have been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. They are not the strangest volcanoes on Earth.
Did EPA play politics with the environment? GOP calls dirty play
The first of a pair of rulings limiting greenhouse gases from power plants was submitted to the Federal register months later than normal. Some Republicans are charging the delay was made for political reasons.
