Marc Berman

Chicago - Lakefront jogger

Why time outdoors is crucial to your health, even during the coronavirus pandemic

Times Square quarantine

Coronavirus is hitting larger cities harder. How should they respond?

Hamantash on screen at 2015 Latke-Hamantash Debate

Latke or Hamantash: Which is better for the environment?

Math anxiety Lego figure

Fear of math can outweigh promise of higher rewards

Forest

Children don’t like nature as much as adults—but preferences change with age

Children look out at city

How city planning can consider nature’s impact on mental health

Desk, swivel chair, trees: Why companies are moving the office outdoors

Desk, swivel chair, trees: Why companies are moving the office outdoors


Chicago park

PODCAST: How trees make people happier and healthier

How Trees Calm Us Down


Scientists have discovered that living near trees is good for your health