Latest articles by Marlene Cimons
Americans' Mental Health is Latest Victim of Changing Climate (Op-Ed)
Opinion Americans facing worsening natural disasters are showing signs of increased mental anguish, say psychologists.
Crop Failure and Fading Food Supplies: Climate Change's Lasting Impact (Op-Ed)
Opinion Cereals are not just for breakfast — and with grain yields falling, expect to feel the impact.
Rising Outdoor CO2 Levels Harming Life Indoors (Op-Ed)
Opinion Too much CO2 is not so good for our brains, either.
Crops and Climate: Plants Will Suffer as Earth Warms (Op-Ed)
Opinion Global warming isn't going to help crops — in fact, in most countries it will destroy them.
Aging Marathoner: Still Running, but at a Much Slower Pace
Opinion This is the tale of an ancient marathoner, a story of challenge, expectation, nostalgia, disappointment and acceptance. It almost sounds like the stages of grief and loss.
Keeping Up with the Greens: Neighbors Can Spur Conservation (Op-Ed)
Opinion If you want to get people to save energy, show them their neighbors are saving even more.
Modern Worldwide Danger Blooms from Ancient Bacteria
Opinion Research results will have implications for many other lakes in the U.S. and around the world that are also experiencing toxic blooms.
Expect More Giant Snowstorms as Climate Warms (Op-Ed)
Opinion As the climate warms, snowstorms are growing more severe.
Little-Known Skin Cancer Affects Dark-Skinned People
Opinion Yes, even people with dark skin can get skin cancer.
Predicting How Biodiversity Affects Disease
With the increase of cross-species disease it is important to understand how disease, species-interactions and biodiversity interact.
Old Idea About Ecology Questioned by New Findings
New research refutes one of Darwin’s hypotheses.
For 25 Years, Another's Heart has Beat in His Chest
Opinion Thomas Cook just celebrated the proud milestone of 25 years with a donated heart.
The Microbes in Your Gut May be Making You Fat
Opinion Beyond diet and exercise, microbes may be preventing you from losing weight.
Can You Catch Obesity With That Head Cold?
Opinion A virus may be making some people gain weight.
Frailty Is a Medical Condition, Not an Inevitable Result of Aging (Op-Ed)
Opinion As people age, a march towards frailty is not inevitable.
U.S. Military Prepares for Global Unrest Amid Climate Fears (Op-Ed)
Opinion The U.S. military is preparing now for climate-related crises around the world.
Another 1930s Dust Bowl Drought Possible This Century (Op-Ed)
Opinion As droughts worsen, another Dust Bowl grows likely.
Deadly Heat Waves Intensify as Summers Sizzle (Op-Ed)
Opinion As summers get hotter, can we take the heat?
Homeowners Warm to Solar Power: Op-Ed
Opinion Solar panels are more affordable and more efficient, but hurdles remain.
Mathematics is the Pursuit of Beauty
Mathematician Manjul Bhargava thinks of his field as art, not science.
Perfect Storm: Climate Change and Hurricanes
Opinion As climate warms, superstorms may become common.
