Articles by James Maynard
Shocking! U.S. doctors reaped $77 bn from Medicare, South Florida ophthalmologist got $21 mn
Medicare spending on direct payments to doctors has been detailed for the first time ever. Just a small percentage of doctors received a large portion of the payments.
First Instagram from space is of Colorado astronaut
The first Instagram photo from space was taken by Steve Swanson - what else is going on aboard the International Space Station?
PBS weighs in on evolution with 'Your Inner Fish'
'Your Inner Fish,' a new three-part series premiering on PBS starring Neil Shubin, will explore the evolution of a strange relative of human beings and fish.
Chemistry set inspired by music box wins over kids - for five dollars! [VIDEO]
A $5 chemistry set developed by a Stanford researcher may democratize science, giving disadvantaged children a way to explore science. And that's not all it can do.
Expansion of universe measured with best precision ever, using BOSS quasar study
Using data collected from 140,000 quasars, astronomers have the most accurate measurement yet of the expansion rate of the universe.
Two rare sea serpent oarfish seen in shallow water [VIDEO]
A pair of oarfish were filmed off the coast of the Baja Peninsula. But, what brought the deep sea animals to the shore?
Permafrost thawing leads to additional global warming?
Is permafrost melting in polar regions leading to more global warming? A new study shows that is exactly what is happening - but why?
Curiosity arrives at next destination on Mars: What's that strange light? Aliens?
"The Kimberley" is being explored by the Mars rover Curiosity. Images show what may be a strange light coming up from the surface. Could it be a sign of alien life?
Volcanic island of Niijima in Japan gulps neighboring island
Niijima, a small volcanic island born just months ago, is swallowing it's larger companion island
NASA observatory catches stunning solar flare from sun [VIDEO]
A video of a stunning flare erupting from the surface of the sun has been released by NASA. Here's how to see it!
Zombie bass: Is there something fishy about electrofishing?
Lake Wheeler in Alabama was the site of a study using electrofishing to stun fish, creating zombie bass. Is this practice humane?
Mars viewing best in years: Here's how to see it!
The red planet is at opposition, giving amateur astronomers their best chance in years to see Mars. Here's how to take a look!
ESA launches Sentinel spacecraft from French Guinea, boosts Copernicus monitoring system
The Sentinel-1A satellite lifted off of French Guinea as part of the Copernicus Program. So, what is it doing up there and what's so special about the observatory?
Cosmos explores the hot topic of infrared astronomy in 'Hiding in the Light'
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the scientific method and infrared astronomy in the newest episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Journey - Hiding in the Light.
Monarch butterflies could use your help - here's what you can do
Central Mexican wintering grounds for monarch butterflies, is shrinking in size. Here's what you can do to help them and bring the beautiful insects to your yard.
Fermi Gamma-ray Telescope may show evidence of dark matter in Milky Way
Gamma rays coming from the galactic core may provide the best evidence yet that dark matter makes up most of the matter in the universe.
Deer have close encounter with UFO: Take us to your Lea-deer?
A Mississippi couple says they have taken photos of a strange object flying over deer on their property. Is it a UFO?
LADEE coming in for hard landing on moon - after one more crazy move
The LADEE spacecraft is nearly out out of fuel and will soon crash on the moon. Before that happens, mission engineers have one more risky move planned.
Arctic ice cover maximum is fifth-lowest on record
Ice cover in the Arctic reached its fifth-lowest level since 1978; in the south, ice in the Antarctic receded to the fourth-greatest extent since measurements started 36 years ago. What does this say about global temperatures?
Norwegian skydiver nearly hit by meteorite swooshing at 200 mph [VIDEO]
A parachute jump almost became a leap of death for a skydiver in Norway who was nearly hit by a meteorite. Watch it happen on video!
Yellowstone about to erupt soon? Geologists say no despite bison stampede
Bison seen running away from Yellowstone National Park was filmed weeks before a tremor hit the park. Here's why there is no sign yet disaster is about to strike.
Cassini finds ocean on Saturn's moon Enceladus: NASA
An ocean of liquid water detected on Saturn's moon Enceladus may make that body the most likely place to find alien life
Shark or Supershark? They use more senses than you think in the hunt
Sharks are able to hunt even when senses are blocked off. So, how do they find prey they can't see or smell?
Scientists recreate dinosaur chase from 112 million years ago in 3D
A dinosaur chase has been recreated in 3D by researchers, using 70 year-old photographs. A dinosaur chase that took place millions of years ago has been re-created in 3D by a team of researchers.
Chupacabra caught alive in Texas? Is it really the mythical creature?
The chupacabra is a mythical creature said to live in the Americas and drain livestock of their blood. Has one been caught alive by a Texas couple?
Robo-roo - the bionic kangaroo that hops and hops and hops... [VIDEO]
A bionic kangaroo, developed by German researcher Festo, is able to hop for long periods of time without stopping. How does it do it?
Take that, NASA: Kim Jong Un names North Korea space agency NADA... nothing?
After one year, North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration has accomplished... NADA.
Moon is drier than previously thought: Mineral apatite misleads scientists
Apatite may not be reliable evidence of water on the Moon. So, how did this material form? The Moon is even drier than astronomers believed, based on new findings.
DARPA heads for robot-human hybrid: Are cyborgs on the way?
DARPA announces the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) division, which will look at merging biological systems with electronics. Could cyborgs be next?
Wolf? No. Dog? No. Dingo is in a class of its own
Dingos are neither dogs nor wolves, based on new research from Australia. So, just what are these furry animals?
