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“For 30 years, the hypothesis has been that neuroticism is behind inflated reports of symptoms. We're saying no—depression appears to be the big player.”

Jerry Suls, professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, citing his research that shows depressed people tend to report more physical symptoms than they actually experience (U.S. News & World Report, Nov. 3).

“There is growing awareness among the policy makers and the scientific communities that the coming period represents a key and important opportunity to link air and climate concerns.”

Gregory Carmichael, professor of chemical and biochemical engineering in the College of Engineering, speaking about the timing of research that shows that methane's global warming potential is greater when combined with aerosols (Nature, Oct. 29).

“Such gurus motivate thousands of smart, accomplished adults by borrowing from two very powerful thought traditions—modern psychology and esoteric spirituality—creating a one-two punch that’s nearly impossible to resist.”

Christine Whelan, visiting assistant professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, commenting on the dangers of self-help in the wake of a sweat lodge incident in Arizona that left three people dead and a dozen injured (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Oct. 28).