James started writing for Live Science in 2015. He was born to a line of writers and eccentrics, grew up in a cabin in the woods, and his interests lie in evolution, natural history, and the places where science and society intersect. He has a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Puget Sound and a master's degree in Science Journalism from City University London. Follow him on Twitter.
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New 'Making North America' Series Explores Continent's Rich HistoryBy James Gaines Published
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Mooooove Over, Cows! Kangaroo Farts Warm the Earth, TooSince the 1970s, it has been suggested that kangaroos don’t fart — or rather, the (ahem!) gas they emit contains very little, if any, methane. But now, new research suggests this isn’t true.
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Baby Duck-Billed Dinos Unearthed in 'Dragon's Tomb' NestA cluster of baby duck-billed dinosaurs was uncovered in a slab of rock from a fossil-rich part of Mongolia known as "Dragon's Tomb."
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It's a Monster! Apes Remember Scary Movie ScenesScientists have found that great apes may be able to remember and anticipate memorable on-screen events.
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How Armored Dinosaur Got Its Bone-Bashing TailScientists have pieced together how ankylosaurs' weaponized tail clubs evolved, finding that the hammer's "handle" came first.
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