James Gaines

10 photos that blew the competition away at the Siena International Photo Awards.

These images captures something astounding, magical, true, or important about the world.

James Gaines

Oct 16, 2018

Fact: NASA takes the best before-and-after photos. Here are 10 of them.

They provide a new perspective of the events that have changed the Earth.

James Gaines

Oct 10, 2018

Articles

This Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Stops Parkinson’s Tremors In Seconds. Now Research Suggests It Could Improve Thinking Too.

Neurosurgeons think the device could one day help patients regain skills like problem-solving and multitasking.

James Gaines

Nov 28, 2017

Health

This Genetic Testing Tool Could Help Doctors Break The Chain During Superbug Outbreaks

Medical sleuths on the trail of drug-resistant bacteria could have a powerful new tool at their disposal.

James Gaines

Nov 22, 2017

Health

A Stroke Can Steal Away A Person’s Ability To Move Freely. Virtual Reality Might Help Bring It Back.

How do you get to a physical therapy appointment when your limbs are paralyzed? Bring the physical therapy to you.

James Gaines

Nov 15, 2017

Articles

People Suck At Driving. It Might Be Time To Replace Them.

Waiting for driverless cars to be perfect may be costing thousands of lives.

James Gaines

Nov 08, 2017

Articles

Every Fall, Monarch Butterflies Travel An Epic 3,000 Miles — But They're A Little Late This Year

Our weird, warm autumn may be delaying one of nature's greatest migrations.

James Gaines

Nov 01, 2017

Health

Spiders Have Super-Hearing Powers — And Scientists Think We Can Steal Them For Ourselves

If Spider-Man were scientifically accurate, he’d be able to detect the faintest sounds in any crowd with ease.

James Gaines

Oct 31, 2017

While The Island Slowly Recovers, Some Colleges Are Lending Puerto Rico’s Students A Hand

Tulane University students got help during Hurricane Katrina. Now they, and others, are paying it forward for victims of Hurricanes Maria and Harvey.

James Gaines

Oct 23, 2017

Articles

These Tiny, Living ‘Evaporation Engines’ Could Power 70% Of America

We’ve generated electricity from the sun, wind, and volcanoes. How about lakes?

James Gaines

Sep 27, 2017

Articles

A Stunning New Paper Says We Have More Time To Prevent Climate Apocalypse Than We Thought

We still have a chance to put out this fire — if we act fast.

James Gaines

Sep 20, 2017

Articles

Vintage Maps From A Swashbuckling Era Are Leading Scientists To Forgotten Treasure: ‘Ghost’ Reefs

These intricate “Google Maps” for sailors are as tall as a grown man — and are helping today’s marine experts monitor our oceans.

James Gaines

Sep 08, 2017

Articles

Wetlands Prevented $625 Million In Damage During Hurricane Sandy. Why Are We Paving Over Them?

Don’t drain the swamps.

James Gaines

Aug 31, 2017

Articles

A Mechanical Engineer Invented Super-Powered Underwear That Might Actually Save The Day (From Back Pain)

“I’m not fighting crime. I’m fighting the odds that I’ll strain my back this week trying to lift my 2-year-old.”

James Gaines

Aug 15, 2017

Articles

Smog-Eating Bikes Are About To Take On Beijing

A clever design fix may start cleaning up one of the world’s most polluted cities by the end of this year.

James Gaines

Aug 09, 2017

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These images captures something astounding, magical, true, or important about the world.

They provide a new perspective of the events that have changed the Earth.

Neurosurgeons think the device could one day help patients regain skills like problem-solving and multitasking.

Medical sleuths on the trail of drug-resistant bacteria could have a powerful new tool at their disposal.

How do you get to a physical therapy appointment when your limbs are paralyzed? Bring the physical therapy to you.

Waiting for driverless cars to be perfect may be costing thousands of lives.

Our weird, warm autumn may be delaying one of nature's greatest migrations.

If Spider-Man were scientifically accurate, he’d be able to detect the faintest sounds in any crowd with ease.

Tulane University students got help during Hurricane Katrina. Now they, and others, are paying it forward for victims of Hurricanes Maria and Harvey.

We’ve generated electricity from the sun, wind, and volcanoes. How about lakes?

We still have a chance to put out this fire — if we act fast.

These intricate “Google Maps” for sailors are as tall as a grown man — and are helping today’s marine experts monitor our oceans.

Don’t drain the swamps.

“I’m not fighting crime. I’m fighting the odds that I’ll strain my back this week trying to lift my 2-year-old.”

A clever design fix may start cleaning up one of the world’s most polluted cities by the end of this year.