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James Gaines

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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

Earth

Making Salty Water Drinkable Also Makes Brine

Desalination's leftovers may negatively affect oceans and ecosystems.

James Gaines, Contributor

Earth

The Decline of the Largest Aspen Colony in the World

Despite conservation efforts, close assessment of Pando reveals significant losses.

James Gaines, Contributor

Human

'Strikingly' Effective at Fighting Cancer -- But at What Cost?

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

Human

SPIT Lab Finds How Saliva Shapes Taste

Researchers detect presence of proteins in the saliva of people who ate bitter foods.

James Gaines, Contributor

Space

Scientists Announce 10 New Moons for Jupiter

The gas giant now has 79 confirmed moons, including a new “oddball” one.

James Gaines, Contributor

Culture

The Many Factors Behind Getting Food to People After a Disaster

Nutrition, food safety and local norms among many considerations that aid groups weigh before and during disaster response.

James Gaines, Contributor

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