Articles by James Maynard
Nest Of Superstars Spotted By Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed nine supermassive stars sitting in a nebula far from Earth. What makes these monster stars so special?
Chicken Of The Sea, Bumble Bee Tuna Products Recalled Due To Possible Contamination
Tens of thousands of tuna cases are being recalled due to possible contamination by pathogens that could cause life-threatening diseases. Is your family in danger from food products that could be on your kitchen shelves right now?
Following New Horizons Visit, Pluto is Looking Curiouser And Curiouser
Pluto and its family of moons are presenting astronomers with a wealth of new questions about the distant worlds. What mysteries has the New Horizons spacecraft revealed now?
Trees Not As Much Of A Factor In Greenhouse Warming As Once Believed
Forests may not contribute as much to global warming as once believed. How could rising temperatures affect the amount of carbon dioxide released by trees?
Strange Changes In Bright Spots Of Ceres - What Is Happening On The Dwarf Planet?
The dwarf planet Ceres is unlike any other body in the asteroid belt, featuring mysterious white spots. Now, astronomers have discovered these odd markings are changing - but why?
New Type Of Stem Cell Possesses Just Half A Genome
Humans possess 46 chromosomes, but a newly-revealed type of stem cell has just half that number. How could this discovery reveal why humans have sex?
Pregnant Tyrannosaurus Rex Discovered - How Can Bones Unravel Mysteries Of Ancient Creatures?
A Tyrannosaurus rex found in Montana may have been pregnant when she died. How can this assist researchers in future studies of the ancient creatures?
What Are Bizarre Fairy Circles Appearing in Australian Outback?
Fairy circles found in Australia are largely the same as similar features found in Africa. What causes these mysterious formations?
Pigeons Fitted With Backpacks Monitor Air Pollution In London
Racing pigeons are wearing tiny backpack sensors in an effort to study air pollution around London. What is the purpose of this unusual study?
Wildfire Emissions More Toxic In Polluted Areas
Pollution from wildfires in polluted areas is greater than that in pristine regions. What are the dangers uncovered in a new study on the burning of biomass?
Daylight Saving Time - Is It An Idea Whose Time Is Past?
Daylight saving time means most Americans recently set their clocks forward an hour. Is it time to get rid of this tradition and adopt standard time instead?
New Ice Repellent Could Keep Windshields From Freezing
Ice can be dangerous when it builds up on windshields, aircraft and power lines. Now, researchers announce the development of a new coating preventing the buildup of ice on a wide range of surfaces.
Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Material That Bends And Folds Under Its Own Power
A new 3D material could be utilized to build everything from surgical supplies to surgical arenas. How does this work?
Is Giant Rodent Found In London Real? Skeptics Say They Smell A Rat
Debate is raging on social media over a photo of a giant rat supposedly found in London. But is the massive rodent real, or the result of an optical illusion?
Discovery Of 250-Million-Year Old Reptile Could Answer Mysteries Of Dinosaur Evolution
A reptile skull from 250 million years before the present day could answer questions about the rise of dinosaurs. What makes Teyujagua paradoxa so special?
Are Carbs Putting You In Danger Of Lung Cancer Like Red Meat And Smoking?
Eating high-glycemic carbs could be as dangerous as eating red meat or smoking cigarettes when it comes to lung cancer, researchers find. What are other risk factors discovered in the study?
Large Hadron Collider Examines New Particle, Findings Could Mark New Age In Physics
Physicists found that a newly discovered particle breaks down in a fashion different from theories predict. Could this be the beginning of the end for the standard model of physics?
Plastic-Eating Bacteria Discovered At Recycling Center Could Renew Waste
Plastic waste can be a serious problem for landfills, particularly PET's, a common material in food storage and clothing. However, a newly-discovered bacteria eats the plastic, converting the garbage into simple chemicals.
Peeking At Ancient Dusty Stars Is Latest Tool In Search Of Alien Planets
The understanding of how planets form has taken another step forward. How does examining a dusty dying star unravels secrets of young solar systems?
Slicing And Eating Meat Helped Shape Course Of Human Evolution
Human evolution has have been shaped by the consumption of meat. How could this correlate with modern language?
Meta-skin Cloaks Objects From Radar - Is An Invisibility Cloak Next?
Radar can be deflected by a new meta-skin developed by an international team of researchers. Could this innovation lead to practical invisibility cloaks?
Great Tits Use Linguistic Traits Including Phrases Thought To Be Unique To Humans
Japanese Great tit songbirds use human-like syntax to communicate with members of their species, a new research reveals. What makes this discovery so important to biologists?
Watch A Hydra Tear Apart Its Own Body To Eat A Meal
Hydras tear apart their bodies in order to eat, a new research reveals. How can this tiny marine organism make this bizarre process work?
New Horizons Glimpses Methane Ice On Mountains Of Pluto
Cthulhu Regio on Pluto features mountains rising off the surface of the frozen dwarf planet. Now, astronomers have found frozen peaks of methane on the extraterrestrial surface features.
Amber Traps 99-million-Year-Old Reptiles - The World's Oldest Lizards
Lizards from 99 million years ago have been discovered in amber remarkably well-preserved. What can these specimens teach biologists about the evolution of these creatures?
MIT Researchers Learn How Beetles Waterski Across Water - Science Is Complete
Waterlily beetles seem to disappear as they skim across the surface of water bodies. Now, a team of researchers have discovered how they do it - waterskiing!
New Five-Atom Quantum Computer From MIT Could Mean The End Of Encryption
Quantum computers could mean the end of encryption forever. How does this new system solve the 'factoring problem' used to keep data secure?
The Best Way To Prevent Peanut Allergies May Be To Feed Peanut Mush To Babies
Peanut allergies are common and potentially dangerous. Now, researchers have determined one way to prevent the allergy: feed at-risk infants peanuts!
Viral DNA Could Help Protect Humans From Other Diseases, Study Finds
Ancient DNA from 50 million years in the past are used by humans today to fight off disease. How does our immune system utilize this ancient viral genetic code?
Hubble Space Telescope Images Most Distant Galaxy Ever Seen
Galaxy GN-z11 is seen by the Hubble Space Telescope, sitting 13.4 billion light years from Earth. How are astronomers searching for the oldest families of stars?
