Amy Hansen
Contributing Writer
Enjoying the outdoors - Photo by Amy Hansen
Amy Hansen is a biologist-turned-writer currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Though science writing is her true passion, she'll take the opportunity to write about any subject that catches her fancy!
Latest Articles
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The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix's celebrated botanical garden is a living museum of desert plants from around the globe.
Oct 12, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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Ocean Iron Fertilization: A Flawed Climate Mitigation Strategy
Fertilizing the ocean with iron to stimulate phytoplankton growth and carbon sequestration sounds promising in theory, but it doesn't pan out in practice.
Apr 12, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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Making Your Own Soy Chai Tea
How to brew a perfect cup of dairy-free chai
Mar 23, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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How to Avoid Using Your Clothes Dryer (and Why You Should Care)
Dryers are energetically expensive. Hanging laundry out to dry provides a sustainable alternative.
Mar 2, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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How to Avoid "Punching" Keys on the Piano
Learn to eliminate harsh, unwanted tones from your music with these techniques.
Feb 25, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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Giving Up the Plow
Soil erosion is becoming a major problem in agriculture. No-till farming offers a sustainable alternative.
Feb 18, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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Studying Abroad in the Developing World: Staying Healthy
What to bring and what to do to stay healthy and happy during your term or semester abroad.
Jan 19, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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The CLAW Hypothesis: Linking Phytoplankton and Climate
Can microscopic algae influence global climate patterns?
Jan 13, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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Saving Imperiled Coral Reefs
Coral reefs face an escalating series of threats in today's changing ocean, but artificial reef construction shows promise.
Jan 7, 2011
- Amy Hansen
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