Articles by James Maynard
Forget snakes. Mosquitoes (and humans) are the biggest killers of humans
The biggest killers of human beings are people and mosquitoes, according to Bill Gates. Here are some more surprising killers.
Go, jump on a trampoline: Russian deputy PM tells American astronauts following U.S. sanctions
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia has suggested a new way for the United States to reach orbit - and it involves a trampoline.
Dizzy rotation of exoplanet clocked for first time, scientists claim eight-hour day
The length of a day on an exoplanet was measured for the first time, and it has the fastest rotation of any planet known. This is why it moves so fast.
Mars rover Curiosity drills into Windjana
Windjana, a sandstone outcrop on Mars, is the latest rock examined by the Curiosity rover. But why drill there?
Nanowire just three atoms across could revolutionize mobile industry
A new nanowire, just three atoms wide, could change electronics forever, as well as unleash the immense power of graphene. So, what could it do?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk wants ULA monopoly to end, sues to save U.S. Govt. $1 bn
Elon Musk and SpaceX have filed suit against the Air Force, claiming they were blocked from military launches. What could this mean for the future of Air Force satellites?
Type 2 diabetes linked to brain shrinkage, warns study
Diabetes may cause brain damage in more than one way, based on a new study. What does this mean for seniors?
'Aliens of the sea' regrow body parts in a unique floating lab
DNA can now be quickly sequenced at sea, thanks to researchers from the University of Florida. This could make it possible to map genetic codes of thousands of species.
Ancient hunting ground found hidden in Lake Huron
Beneath Lake Heron, archaeologists found one of the most extensive hunting grounds ever discovered in the area. What does this tell us about life 9,000 years ago?
Risk of New York City flooding during storm up 20 times since late 1800s: Study
Floods are far more common than they were in the 19th century, according to new research from Portland State University.
MERS in Middle East: Saudi Arabia struggles to contain deadly virus, Egypt reports first case
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) kills one-third of diagnosed victims, and is becoming more common in Saudi Arabia. Now, the disease has spread to Egypt. What is MERS?
Praying mantis dons 3D glasses for the sake of science
The smallest pair of three 3D glasses in the world, fitted to praying mantises. Here's why someone would do that.
Speed demon: Cheetah, you've met your match... in a mite!
Cheetahs are not nearly as fast as one species of mite, correcting for body size. Find out how the little creature compares to the big cat.
Swedish king Erik IX murder mystery may be solved by DNA testing
Erik 9th was murdered in 1160, and little is known about his life or reign. So, how can 850 year-old remains help medical research today?
Now receive your email notifications and smell them too via floating bubbles
Soap bubbles delivering messages through sight and scent are now a reality. How could this soon change everyday life?
Nano chisel: IBM scientists and NatGeo Kids team up to create world's smallest magazine cover
The smallest magazine cover in the world has been created by IBM and NatGeo. Technology used to create this tiny object could have a big impact on the future.
Discovery of coldest 'brown dwarf' in sun's neighborhood leaves astronomers stone cold
The coldest star ever found is also one of the closest. Here is the story of a cold star with a long name, WISE J085510.83-071442.5.
Hubble Space Telescope turns 24: The journey so far
The Hubble Space Telescope just turned 24-years-old -- Here's the tale of Hubble's journey.
Massive supernova not so bright after all
An "ordinary" Type 1a supernova was seen, apparently giving off the same amount of energy as 100 billion suns. How did nature dupe astronomers?
Drifting B31 iceberg, six times larger than Manhattan, is under watch by NASA scientists
An iceberg half the size of Greater London is now on the loose in open water. Where will it head next? Scientists tracking it call it a slow waiting game.
Great Lakes still iced over: Get ready to put on woolens this summer
Ice cover on the Great Lakes is melting much more slowly than normal. Could this foretell a cool summer?
New reliable qubit array brings us one step closer to quantum computing
Quantum computing could change the world. That day is one step closer, thanks to new technology. Quantum computers may be one step closer to reality, thanks to a new breakthrough in qubit technology.
Harvard scientists discovered hemihelix, a rare shape, using rubber bands
A strange shape has been found by Harvard researchers, using rubber bands. What kept this simple discovery from science for so long?
Mars rover Curiosity captures amazing photo of asteroids
Ceres and Vesta have just been photographed by the Mars rover Curiosity. Here is the story of the picture!
This selfie by NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio is out of this world... literally
Astronaut Rick Mastracchio took a selfie while outside the International Space Station. This is the latest step in a long history of amateur photography in space.
Watch this amazing time-lapse video of growing quail embryo: It won Nikon '2013 Small World in Motion' competition
Nikon lately held a contest for videos of tiny subjects. Here are the top three winners! A quail embryo developing in its egg was the subject of a photography contest aimed at displaying the beauty of the smallest things in the world.
Mantis shrimp pincers inspire new airplane material design
A tiny shrimp with a powerful punch is the inspiration of a new material design stronger than that used in aircraft standards.
Monkeys are pretty good at math: What about other animals?
Monkeys are able to count and perform arithmetic, according to a recent study. They are not the only animal with a taste for math.
Mule deer complete marathon 150-mile migration [VIDEO]
Mule deer make the longest migrations of any land mammals in the continental United States. Why didn't we know about this before now?
ISS astronauts successfully perform spacewalk to replace dead computer
Astronauts successfully performed a spacewalk to replace a faulty computer outside the International Space Station. What else is the crew of the ISS doing?
