Emily Willingham
East Bay Times
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Marin County’s Ring Mountain has much more to offer than views
Ring Mountain covers 385 acres, preserved as public lands in part thanks to the efforts of Phyllis Ellman, a Tiburon resident known as “Mother Botany” who fought to save the area from being develop… → Read More
Marin hike: Rain is finally here and so are fungi; head to Point Reyes to find them
Now that rains are gracing the thirsty hills and valleys of Marin with badly needed water replenishment, those in the know know it’s time to look around for the seasonal appearance of fungi. Whethe… → Read More
A plea on Twitter reconnects a once at-risk Bay Area youth with a woman who cared
Heather Ringo and Nancy Frumkes were brought together through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Marin when Ringo was an at-risk youth. The two were reunited through Twitter after 21 years. → Read More
Maine Headlands’ Hill 88, a bustling trail leads to a military past and public art of the present
If you take the time to make the climb, the mysteriously named Hill 88 is worth the effort. Rising 1,053 feet over popular Rodeo Beach and Fort Cronkhite in the Marin Headlands, the hilltop once wa… → Read More
Everything You Need to Know about Polio in the U.S.
People fully vaccinated against polio have little to fear → Read More
Take in dual valley vistas from hike to the second-highest peak in Marin
Having the Marin hills practically on our doorstep means never going too far to find a hiking trail. But the vast network of trails and fire roads also means a hike could have no end unless you pin… → Read More
How Facebook Is Saving Snakes
Snake-identification groups on social media are turning serpent haters into appreciators → Read More
Point Reyes’ Limantour Spit at low tide unveils its secrets
Most people arriving at Limantour Beach at Point Reyes understandably make straight for the ocean. But for those willing to make a low-tide detour before they catch sight of the Pacific, some surpr… → Read More
Some Sugar Substitutes Affect Blood Glucose and Gut Bacteria
In a new study, participants who consumed sugar substitutes showed an altered microbiome and spikes in blood glucose → Read More
When Students Acquire Spatial Skills, Their Verbal Abilities Get a Boost
Learning to visualize objects might improve thinking in words, a finding that could enhance teaching methods → Read More
Marin Headlands’ Gerbode Valley hike brings the views and possibilities
The network of trails that crisscross Marin Headlands is a golden (gate) opportunity to create a hike that meets your demands. On a recent perfect blue-sky Sunday, we demanded a favorite outing tha… → Read More
Sending Health Care Workers instead of Cops Can Reduce Crime
A study shows that first responders who are not police can be more effective for low-level incidents → Read More
People Think Minority Groups Are Bigger Than They Really Are
Overestimating minority populations can lead to reduced support for diversity and inclusion programs → Read More
U.S. Records Reveal Bias against Muslim and Black Citizenship Applicants
The likelihood of attending a naturalization ceremony is lower for Black people, men and people from Muslim-majority countries → Read More
Humans Find AI-Generated Faces More Trustworthy Than the Real Thing
Viewers struggle to distinguish images of sophisticated machine-generated faces from actual humans → Read More
People Have Been Having Less Sex—whether They’re Teenagers or 40-Somethings
Among the young, social media, gaming and “rough sex” may contribute to this trend → Read More
Cannabis Use in Pregnancy Is Linked to Child Anxiety, Hyperactivity
Changes in the activity of immune system genes in the placenta could explain the association, researchers speculate → Read More
‘Breakthrough’ Infections Do Not Mean COVID Vaccines Are Failing
Getting flu again postinoculation is more common than a return case after a COVID shot → Read More
New Brain Implant Transmits Full Words from Neural Signals
No spelling out of letters is needed for a paralyzed person to use the first-of-a-kind neuroprosthesis → Read More
Why Scientists Tweak Lab Viruses to Make Them More Contagious
Some “gain of function” studies explore how a dangerous pathogen might cross species barriers to start an outbreak → Read More