Podcast - Calm Your Caveman with Dr. Christopher Minson

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Minson, a renowned human physiologist and co-founder of NatureQuant, delves into the significant mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature.

World Economic Forum and Uplink highlight NatureQuant

NatureQuant selected as top innovator in the Prospering in Longevity challenge presented by the World Economic Forum's Uplink.

Utah’s promise of a nature-rich landscape isn’t equal for every resident

Where Utahns live, who their neighbors are and how much money they make often determine their chances of enjoying the health benefits of Utah’s biodiversity.

Reviving wellness through nature - A youth’s journey to recovery

On Children & Nature's blog, Dr. Owen Wiseman recently articulated his own use of NatureQuant's NatureScore product and how to utilize it in his medical practice in prescribing nature prescriptions.

New NatureDose Feature – Challenges

L.L.Bean Breaks from Social Media for Mental Health Month

The outdoor brand partners with Mental Health America and introduces NatureDose app challenge to encourage time outside.

Walks in Green Parks Mean Stronger Immune Systems and Better Mental Health

Scientific American writes about how contact with nature improves physical and mental health, but greenery is not easily reached by all.

Mapping America’s access to nature, neighborhood by neighborhood

A city is a science experiment. What happens when we separate human beings from the environment in which they evolved? Can people be healthy without nature? The results have been bleak.

NatureScore Urban Heat Index

A tool to identify and mitigate areas of high urban heat island risk (and socio-economic deprivation) via urban greening.

Podcast - Outdoor Classrooms

User-friendly tools that can enhance your children’s learning outdoors.

Study suggests people in urban areas with more green space have better mental health

First-of-its-kind study uses detailed NatureScore database to assess mental health at the neighborhood level

Enabling wellness is the goal of two University of Oregon-based startup companies

NatureQuant has two main products - NatureDose, an app that prescribes and monitors how much people are exposed to nature, and NatureScore, a tool accessible by website that rates places based on how many natural elements they have that improve health. The website is useful for both individuals and organizations.

Nature and Mental Health in Urban Texas - A NatureScore-Based Study

This novel approach, utilizing NatureScore as a proxy for urban greenness, demonstrates the correlation between a higher NatureScore and reduced mental health utilization. Our findings highlight the importance of integrating nature into our healthcare strategies to promote well-being and mental health.

How Much Nature Is Enough?

Health experts are working out the right dose for you.

Quantifying Nature - New article in the American Journal for Health Promotion

Introducing NatureScore® and NatureDose® as Health Analysis and Promotion Tools

Nature Exposure and Cardiovascular Outcomes in a Large Metropolitan Area – Role of Access to Nature

Living in a high NatureScore neighborhood can positively impact cardiovascular health, yet its accessibility plays a crucial role in determining its actual effect.

Podcast - Ready State Podcast

Jared Hanley, The Profound Health Benefits of Spending Time Outside in Natural Environments

Children Need More Green Time

The Toronto Star recently wrote about the need for more natural space in the city.

Data From NatureQuant Sharpens Arbor Day Foundation’s Urban Tree Planting Efforts

Data from NatureQuant will empower the Arbor Day Foundation to better serve neighborhoods in need of trees.

NatureQuant selected for Promising Practice Award by Mather Institute

The 2023 Promising Practices Award recipients showcase successful new approaches for serving older adults, each of which can provide an inspiring idea or proven solution your organization can use to create your own promising practice.

NatureQuant awarded Top Innovator by World Economic Forum's UpLink

Using machine learning to examine nature and health, NatureQuant was named a Top Innovator in Forest and Health by the World Economic Forum.

Addressing humans’ growing nature deficit with Fitt Insider

Fitt Insider talks with Jared Hanley, CEO of NatureQuant about addressing humans’ growing nature deficit.

Improving Teen Lives With a Breath of Fresh Air

Does time outdoors and in nature reduce youth stress? The UO is using new tech to answer that.

Time in nature is associated with higher levels of positive mood

Evidence from the 2023 NatureDose® student survey

How Spending 20 Minutes Per Day Outside Pulled Me Out of My Funk

Outside Magazine shares an impactful and personal story of how NatureDose helped a twenty-something year old dealing with stress and anxiety.

Podcast - Coaching Outdoors

Coaching Outdoors - Jared Hanley CEO and Co-Founder of NatureQuant

Podcast - Nature Bantz

We deep dive into the data behind nature connection and how this can be used for positive action as well as discuss if/when investment in nature tech grows to the same levels as climate tech.

Podcast - Executive Health

Why Spending More Time Outside Improves Your Health and Lifespan with Jared Hanley of NatureQuant

The Arbor Day Foundation and NatureQuant join to unlock the power of trees in neighborhoods

Partnership combines best-in-class research and technology with a world-class tree planting network to plant trees where they are needed most

Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Disparities in Multiple Measures of Blue and Green Spaces in the United States

A recent paper co-authored by NatureQuant found that the disparities in nature access may explain some of the differences in health outcomes we observe in different communities (nature is a powerful "environmental determinant of health"). Furthermore, NatureScore is an elegant tool to identify areas of nature deficiency.

Podcast - Adventurous Entrepeneurs

Why Science Says You Should Get Outside To Not Just Survive, But Thrive!

Fast Company awards NatureQuant with the Next Big Things in Tech Award

Fast Company recognizes the tech breakthroughs that promise to define the future of industries.

Podcast - The Science of Nature Exposure

Why you should get outside more! Increased nature exposure = healthier, longer life with research scientist & CEO of NatureQuant, Jared Hanley

Residential Nature Tied to Hundreds of Dollars of Savings in Healthcare Costs

Many of us know — we feel — how essential nature is for our health and wellbeing. We seek fresh air, sunshine, birdsong, flowers, and leaves fluttering in the breeze. Such exposures to nature make us feel happy and alive.

Podcast - Northern Latitudes - Find Your Way

Quantifying Nature – Jared Hanley

Podcast - Halo Talks

Interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

Podcast - Smart Athlete

A Dose of Nature - With NatureQuant Founder Jared Hanley

Podcast - Biophilic Soltutions

What’s Your Nature Dose? With NatureQuant Founder Jared Hanley

Podcast - The Innovation Day Podcast

Jared Hanley, Co-Founder of NatureQuant, is Putting a Number on Nature, and is Hoping Exposure to the Outdoors Will be the Next Key Health Metric You Track.

Podcast - Internet of Nature

Why Time in Nature Helps You Live Longer and How to Get your "NatureDose" with Jared Hanley of NatureQuant

Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it’s an essential part of coping with the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces and urban parks, especially during periods of lockdown.

Podcast - The Consummate Athlete

Interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

Podcast - The Digital Footprint

Improving Health through Nature Exposure with Jared Hanley of NatureQuant, interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

If nature is medicine, how much is enough?

A new app called NatureQuant harnesses the latest research to track and rate your time outside. Next up, determining how much you need.

NatureScore Priority Index

A tool to identify areas of nature deficiency and high SES deprivation.

Environmental Equity

Addressing Nature Access Disparities in the United States

Podcast - Founder to CEO

Interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

Nature, Air Quality and Covid-19

Study estimates exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15% worldwide; nature may provide a remedy

How Much Impact Do Parks Have on Property Value?

In all but three of the studies a positive premium was observed.

Podcast - Professional Athlete

Interview with Professional Adventure Racer and NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

Podcast - City Club of Eugene

Interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley and Co-Founder Dr. Chris Minson

Neuroimaging and Green Landscapes

Neuroimaging Provides Insights on the Relationships Between Greenspace and Mental Health.

Podcast - Real Estate Radio Live

Interview with NatureQuant CEO Jared Hanley

Combating Air Pollution with Nature

Many trees are burning throughout the West. Can nature help combat the resulting air pollution?

The Future of Health Care is Environmental

Our genetics can shape our health, but so can our social and physical environments.

Urban Nature and Societal Value

How does a Community Value Nature?

Lockdowns Highlight the Value of Parks

Lockdowns Have Highlighted the Value of Green Space in Cities.

Nature can be used to reduce Urban Heat Islands

Natural land cover can keep cities cool.

Nature and Health

The science is clear: If you want to live longer, surround yourself with nature.

Link Between Nature and COVID-19

NatureScore® levels shown to be predictive of COVID-19 cases per capita.

Nature and Real Estate

A new real estate technology is now available to determine the amount and quality of near-by nature.