Stories by Rachel Nuwer

Rachel Nuwer is a freelance science journalist and author who regularly contributes to Scientific American, the New York Times and National Geographic, among other publications. Follow Nuwer on Twitter @RachelNuwer Credit: Nick Higgins

The Sciences

Does debt boost young people's morale?

Claims about the positive effects of debt warrant a closer look Left: A twenty-something faces the horror of her account balance [Photo: RNuwer] There’s a reason it’s called a “debt burden.” Recent headlines—things like Debt Boosts Young People’s Morale and What, Me Worry?...

July 6, 2011 — Rachel Nuwer

Health

You are what you bleed: In Japan and other east Asian countries some believe blood type dictates personality

"The Japanese have found a new way to ‘typecast’ people. It’s not astrology; it’s not studying the bumps on people’s heads.

February 15, 2011 — Rachel Nuwer

Biology

When animals attack: Death databases indicate that our fondest phobias may be misdirected

Left: Although this python could probably consume a small child, according to the CDC’s death statistics it most likely won’t. [Credit: Rachel Nuwer] Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!...

January 25, 2011 — Rachel Nuwer