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Knvul Sheikh
Knvul Sheikh
Knvul Sheikh grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Himalayas and sustained by Pakistani cuisine. A fascination for the natural world and travel brought her to the University of California, San Diego for a B.S. in molecular biology. She spent a few years doing research there and then in Singapore before stumbling into freelancing for the Singapore Scientist. When not planning her next big trip, Knvul enjoys running and experimenting with green smoothies.
Knvul Sheikh • September 26, 2016
A “just green enough” approach in Brooklyn aims for a balance between sustainability and equity
Knvul Sheikh • June 29, 2016
DNA barcoding helps hunt down criminals trafficking illegal wildlife products
Knvul Sheikh • May 30, 2016
The trendy food label doesn’t mean what you think it does
Knvul Sheikh • April 19, 2016
Planting homogenous new forests isn’t going to save the planet
Knvul Sheikh • April 6, 2016
The microbiome affects more than just your gut
Knvul Sheikh • March 21, 2016
Behind the scenes, Rebecca Meah builds models of dinosaurs and other animals for museum exhibitions
Knvul Sheikh • February 21, 2016
A shortage of lethal injection drugs drives some states to think the unthinkable
Knvul Sheikh • February 15, 2016
Yes, marijuana impairs your driving, and no one is sure what to do about it
Knvul Sheikh • February 7, 2016
How Project Orange combines biotechnology and design to push the boundaries of art
Knvul Sheikh • January 17, 2016
How citizen scientists and biologists are working together to help the endangered birds
Knvul Sheikh • January 10, 2016
Scientists use neural prosthetics to supplement brain functions
Knvul Sheikh • January 4, 2016
A two-drug combo can work better than antidepressants alone in some people
Knvul Sheikh • January 3, 2016
Can a home remedy like chicken soup fight off the cold virus?
Knvul Sheikh • December 10, 2015
New survey says hookahs and e-cigarettes are “gateways” to nicotine addiction
Knvul Sheikh • November 10, 2015
Efforts to rein in synthetic cannabinoid drugs are falling behind