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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    The silent “sixth” sense
    Science

    Proprioception is the body’s mysterious ability to locate our limbs, even in darkness. We’re just beginning to understand it.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Trump might help free science that’s locked behind paywallsTrump might help free science that’s locked behind paywalls
    Science

    Reportedly, the White House may issue an executive order on federally funded research. Publishers aren’t happy.

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    The 15 most awe-inspiring space images of the decade
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

    This decade, scientists revealed so much about the universe. Here are some of their most inspirational accomplishments.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The winter solstice is Saturday: 10 things to know about the shortest day of the yearThe winter solstice is Saturday: 10 things to know about the shortest day of the year
    Science

    A short scientific guide to the solstice.

    By Brian Resnick and Brad Plumer
    Science
    A faint, beautiful interstellar comet is whizzing by the EarthA faint, beautiful interstellar comet is whizzing by the Earth
    Science

    The Hubble Space telescope recently captured the alien visitor, which is moving at around 100,000 mph.

    By Brian Resnick
    Culture
    19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about
    Culture

    The most important books of the decade, according to Vox staff.

    By Haleema Shah, Ezra Klein and 17 more
    Climate
    Scientists feared unstoppable emissions from thawing permafrost. They may have already started.Scientists feared unstoppable emissions from thawing permafrost. They may have already started.
    Climate

    The Arctic is a ticking time bomb that’s close to going off.

    By Brian Resnick
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
    The species the world lost this decadeThe species the world lost this decade
    Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

    This decade has made it clear: Humans are killing Earth’s great biodiversity.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Moral grandstanding is making an argument just to boost your status. It’s everywhere.Moral grandstanding is making an argument just to boost your status. It’s everywhere.
    Science

    A psychologist’s advice for arguing your moral beliefs without grandstanding.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better.Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better.
    Science

    From 2019: How to argue better, according to science.

    By Brian Resnick