Marlene Cimons
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Past articles by Marlene:
Turkey poop could help save us from ourselves
Scientists have discovered how to convert waste from turkeys and other poultry into fuel for heat and electricity. → Read More
Disinformation during a pandemic can be deadly
Social media makes spreading fake news during disasters like pandemics easy. Anyone can post any story, true or not, and count on others to share it. → Read More
These gorgeous designs guard against flooding
Letting the water in poses no threat to these communities in these ingenious designs. → Read More
The melting Arctic gives scientists valuable access to long-dead viruses
Among the many wonders to emerge from the Arctic soil are bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria. → Read More
Heat traps: Mapping the legacy of exclusion in cities
A new study shows historically redlined neighborhoods are way hotter than other neighborhoods. → Read More
California’s trees could shift as global warming forces birds to move out
Song surveys show that species key to spreading seeds are shuffling up and down the mountain. → Read More
Century-old ship logs show how much ice the Arctic has lost
Until recently, logs like these were not easily accessible, and could only be viewed at the National Archives. But digital imaging—and painstaking work by volunteers—have enabled scientists to learn about ocean conditions in the 1900s, specifically sea ice. → Read More
Elephants and monkeys are fighting climate change in ways humans can't
Recent research warns that losing the creatures that nurture trees puts forests in danger. This, by extension, is helping to accelerate dangerous climate change. → Read More
There's a deadly fungus among us—and it's spreading
Candida auris—a fungus resistant to multiple drugs—has begun to adjust to the heat, thanks to climate change, meaning it could potentially thrive in human bodies, making it a serious global public health threat. → Read More
Island trees can't run from climate change
On an island every member of a particular tree species might be suited to cool weather, whereas on the mainland, some are suited to the cold, while others are built for the heat. → Read More
Small shifts can stop climate change—if they happen in the right places
New research indicates that small actions could make a big dent in climate change. → Read More
Tropical forests could soon lose their 'enchanted mist'
Climate change could cause the disappearance of the 'enchanted' cloud cover over tropical forests in the Western Hemisphere in the next 25 years. → Read More
This cheap smartphone sensor could help you tell if old food is safe to eat
Dates on packaging confuse people and often prompt many shoppers to toss food that’s still safe and wholesome to eat. Firat Güder thinks he’s come up with an idea that will help solve this problem. → Read More
Snow might be the next clean energy source
Two UCLA scientists have developed a technology to extract the electrical charge from snow and convert it into power. → Read More
Steak made from insect meat? Yum!
The meat industry is a major contributor to climate pollution. One scientist has a buggy idea for how to change that. → Read More
Snow might be the next clean energy source
Two UCLA scientists have developed a technology to extract the electrical charge from snow and convert it into power. → Read More
High-tide floods are becoming more common, and it's costing businesses
Regular coastal flooding has become a persistent and costly problem across the United States, and is expected to worsen as sea levels rise. Annapolis, Maryland is a case in point. → Read More
The hidden fish keeping coral reefs alive
These tiny fish are the unsung heroes of the sea, playing a vital role in maintaining coral reef ecosystems. Now, they're threatened by climate change. → Read More
Pioneering black scientist to win Nobel Prize of climate change
Warren Washington is a legend for his pioneering work in the field of climate science. Now, he will be recognized with the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. → Read More
Meet the 'Oyster Wench'—a single mom fighting pollution with the power of clams and kelp
Catherine Puckett drives a pink boat to her ocean farm, where she harvests food that's restoring the environment. → Read More