John C. Cannon

freelance journalist, science writer and editor

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Featured in magazines, online news portals and on public radio:

    • ScienceNOW
    • Bicycle Times
    • Northstate Public Radio
    • Innovation Magazine
    • MongaBay.com

    Editor and writer for universities and institutions:

    • Stanford University
    • Los Alamos National Laboratory
    • U.S. National Park Service

    ARTICLES BY JOHN CANNON

    Cyclists find no safety in numbers
    Bicycle Times June 2009

    Do bicycle lanes make the road safer for cyclists? The debate on bicycle safety, mired in conflicting beliefs and a dearth of conclusive studies, stretches back decades with few firm conclusions.


    New research shows temporary hearing loss possible due to naval sonar in dolphins

    The Santa Cruz Sentinel 3 May 2009

     

    For the first time, a team of marine biologists has demonstrated the possible repercussions on dolphin hearing and behavior of naval sonar, which is often blamed for causing marine mammals to strand on beaches.

     

    DNA map for marine algae could decode climate change
    The Santa Cruz Sentinel 1 May 2009

    Scientists now have a new set of tools to better understand the tiny plants known as phytoplankton and the critical role they play in our changing climate...

     

    A Bridge to Knowledge PDF

    Scientists Without Borders 2 December 2008

     

    An Internet-age training program improves access to scientific literature in sub-Saharan Africa.


    MRI at the Airport?
    Innovation August-September 2008

    Los Alamos scientists have figured out a way to differentiate safe liquids from dangerous substances...

     

    Dried-up Colorado takes toll on giant Mexican fish

    MongaBay.com 8 June 2008

     

    The choked Colorado River makes surviving a struggle for the totoaba in the Sea of Cortez...

     

    Why Do Whales Get the Bends? PDF

    ScienceNOW 14 December 2007

     

    Sonar may force a deep-diving whale into some unhealthy behavior.


    Twins: A Classic Approach to an Old Problem


    Fresh Air

    RADIO REPORTS


    One-e-App (Health Desk)
    Northstate Public Radio March 2010

    A Web-based program aims to make it easier to get help and make ends meet.


    Diabetes spikes (Health Desk
    )
    Northstate Public Radio March 2010

    Diabetes rates are up, and its affecting individuals who aren't typically thought to be at risk.

    A third wave of H1N1? (Health Desk)
    Northstate Public Radio February 2010

    After the swine flu scare seemed to be more bark than bite, a doctor warns that complacency could bring about a new outbreak of the disease.

    A Super Union for Nurses (Health Desk)
    Northstate Public Radio January 2010

    A Chico-area nurse plays a big role in a nationwide nurses' organization.

     

    Berryessa Snow Mountain Recreation Area
    Northstate Public Radio October 2009

    Tuleyome, a local advocacy group, tries to make the case for turning a piece of coastal range wilderness into a national recreation area.