Stories by Amanda Hobbs

Amanda Hobbs is a freelance researcher, writer and visual content editor specializing in storytelling via art and information graphics. Her work can be viewed at www.athcreative.com

Six spheres are shown, each holding a different qubit icon.

Quantum ComputingMay 19, 2026

An illustrated field guide to qubits

Here are six ways to build a quantum computer

Clara Moskowitz, Ben Gilliland, Amanda Hobbs

Detail of a chart that maps the stages of clothing production—and beyond.

SustainabilityJune 17, 2025

How to Be a Smarter Fashion Consumer in a World of Overstated Sustainability

Outsmart greenwashing with tips for more sustainable clothing

Laila Petrie, Jen Christiansen, Amanda Hobbs

Person surrounded by black boxes. Each black box has a glowing screen with a similar base image projected on it. A few versions of the image are crisp. One includes static.

Artificial IntelligenceOctober 1, 2023

See How AI Generates Images from Text

Generative AI algorithms use probability to create visuals from noise

Sophie Bushwick, Matthew Twombly, Amanda Hobbs