Amal Ahmed

By Amal Ahmed Jan 20, 2020

Environment

Last year’s historic floods ruined 20 million acres of farmland

2019 was a terrible year for farmers, and climate change will only make things worse.

By Amal Ahmed Mar 23, 2019

Science

How we breed the best (and worst) apples

Apples all come from the same tree.

By Amal Ahmed May 18, 2018

Science

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

Bruce Barritt wanted to create a new apple variety. This is how he tasted his way to the Cosmic Crisp.

By Amal Ahmed Mar 20, 2018

Science

Could a million monkeys with a million typewriters really replicate Shakespeare?

All the ways you can guess your way to success.

By Amal Ahmed Mar 13, 2018

Environment

The people of Cape Town are running out of water—and they’re not alone

The whole world is drying up.

By Amal Ahmed Mar 9, 2018

Science

Science needs to be more inclusive and women are making it happen

500 Women Scientists, and counting, are changing the face of the field

By Amal Ahmed Feb 27, 2018

Health

It’s 2018 and black lung disease seems to be on the rise

There is no cure for the fatal condition.

By Amal Ahmed Feb 27, 2018

Environment

We can’t truly protect the environment unless we tackle social justice issues, too

People of color continue to live closer to environmental hazards.

By Amal Ahmed Feb 23, 2018

DIY

Yogurt marinades make meat perfectly tender—here’s why

It's all about that acid.

By Amal Ahmed Feb 17, 2018

Environment

The fumes from spray cleaners and perfumes are a major source of air pollution

Our cars are getting cleaner, but our cleaning products? Not so much.

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Last year’s historic floods ruined 20 million acres of farmland

How we breed the best (and worst) apples

I developed a sturdier, crisper, and yummier apple

Could a million monkeys with a million typewriters really replicate Shakespeare?

The people of Cape Town are running out of water—and they’re not alone

Science needs to be more inclusive and women are making it happen

It’s 2018 and black lung disease seems to be on the rise

We can’t truly protect the environment unless we tackle social justice issues, too

Yogurt marinades make meat perfectly tender—here’s why

The fumes from spray cleaners and perfumes are a major source of air pollution