Rachel Nuwer

By Rachel Nuwer Oct 8, 2020

Science

Why some people are bad at dancing

A music neuroscientist explains the concept of ‘beat deafness.’

By Rachel Nuwer Oct 28, 2019

Animals

Horseshoe crab blood is rare but crucial for medicine, so this scientist came up with a solution

The rarest blood is blue.

By Rachel Nuwer Oct 14, 2019

Animals

Where do you park when you dive thousands of feet into the ocean?

Stace Beaulieu forgets all bodily needs when chasing creatures in her tiny submarine.

By Rachel Nuwer Jan 1, 2019

Science

I built a sniffing machine to protect dogs

Canines can detect poachers' contraband, but the job puts them in danger.

By Rachel Nuwer Apr 19, 2016

Technology

The inventor’s handbook

The essential guide from idea to market.

By Rachel Nuwer Apr 14, 2016

DIY

The First Makerspace In A Hospital

Nursing innovation

By Rachel Nuwer Jan 15, 2016

DIY

A 40-Watt Laser Shotgun. Really.

Livin' la vida laser

By Rachel Nuwer Jul 21, 2015

DIY

Turn Up The Bass, Turn Down The Heat

A handheld sonic fire extinguisher

By Rachel Nuwer Apr 17, 2015

Technology

Cyborg Cockroaches: How They Work

A tiny backpack turns a pest into a rescue robot

By Rachel Nuwer Jan 26, 2015

Technology

Makers Print Out Durable, Custom Prosthetic Hands For Needy Kids

Anyone with a 3D printer can lend a hand

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Why some people are bad at dancing

Horseshoe crab blood is rare but crucial for medicine, so this scientist came up with a solution

Where do you park when you dive thousands of feet into the ocean?

I built a sniffing machine to protect dogs

The inventor’s handbook

The First Makerspace In A Hospital

A 40-Watt Laser Shotgun. Really.

Turn Up The Bass, Turn Down The Heat

Cyborg Cockroaches: How They Work

Makers Print Out Durable, Custom Prosthetic Hands For Needy Kids