James Gaines
Contributor

James Gaines (@the_jmgaines) is a freelance science journalist in Seattle, Washington. His work has appeared in outlets such as Nature, LiveScience, GOOD, Upworthy, and Atlas Obscura. He once had an alligator snapping turtle as a pet for about two hours.
Author Articles
Desalination's leftovers may negatively affect oceans and ecosystems.
James Gaines, Contributor
Despite conservation efforts, close assessment of Pando reveals significant losses.
James Gaines, Contributor
Checkpoint inhibitors lift the brakes on the immune system, but may join other new drugs in pressing the accelerator on health care costs.
James Gaines, Contributor
Researchers detect presence of proteins in the saliva of people who ate bitter foods.
James Gaines, Contributor
The gas giant now has 79 confirmed moons, including a new “oddball” one.
James Gaines, Contributor
Nutrition, food safety and local norms among many considerations that aid groups weigh before and during disaster response.
James Gaines, Contributor