Author: Rachel Mahan
Articles by this author:
Is it true that some frogs can survive being frozen?
Asks Emily from Dwight, NE
By Rachel Mahan, June 23rd, 2008
Survival of the Fittest Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
A lizard family tree offers clues to the balance between reproduction and survival.
By Rachel Mahan, May 23rd, 2008
Life Without GINA
Coping with fears of genetic discrimination leads some people to take matters into their own hands.
By Rachel Mahan, April 4th, 2008
How are we able to shop online securely?
- Asks Carol from New Athens, IL
By Rachel Mahan, February 25th, 2008
Digging up the Past
In an audio profile, archaeologist Rita Wright uncovers the status of women in the field, thousands of years ago and today.
By Rachel Mahan, February 8th, 2008
Uneasiness Shadows Newly Approved Drug
A Crohn’s disease drug has a troubled past — and scientists may know why.
By Rachel Mahan, January 30th, 2008
Remembering the Thanksgiving Duck
As the doldrums of January and February set in, this journalist will have fond memories of reporting challenges during the holidays.
By Rachel Mahan, January 22nd, 2008
Supermales to the Rescue
Tricking males into mating with other males may fight invasive fish.
By Rachel Mahan, January 11th, 2008
