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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

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    The New Horizons spacecraft is about to explore the farthest object ever: Ultima ThuleThe New Horizons spacecraft is about to explore the farthest object ever: Ultima Thule
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    New Horizons will fly by a rock a billion miles past Pluto on New Year’s Day.

    By Brian Resnick
    10 science stories in 2018 that made us go, “Whoa, that’s awesome”
    Science

    Fat bears, a new kilogram, and the stunning power of trees: our favorite science stories from 2018.

    By Brian Resnick, Umair Irfan and 2 more
    7 bad science and health ideas that should die with 2018
    Science

    Immigrants aren’t a disease risk. Neanderthals weren’t necessarily savages. Juul isn’t cool.

    By Umair Irfan, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Science
    9 questions about climate change you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about climate change you were too embarrassed to ask
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    Basic answers to basic questions about global warming and the future climate.

    By Brad Plumer, Umair Irfan and 1 more
    The awesome beauty of Jupiter captured by Juno, in 13 photos
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    For the past two years, the spacecraft has been taking photos of Jupiter. Here are the best shots.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The winter solstice is incredibly beautiful in America’s northernmost cityThe winter solstice is incredibly beautiful in America’s northernmost city
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    Watch the sun crawl across the horizon in this time lapse from Fairbanks, Alaska.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    A comet is coming unusually close to Earth this weekend. Here’s how to watch.A comet is coming unusually close to Earth this weekend. Here’s how to watch.
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    How — and where — to spot comet Wirtanen as it comes within 7.1 million miles of the Earth.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Geminid meteor shower — one of the best of the year — peaks Thursday and FridayThe Geminid meteor shower — one of the best of the year — peaks Thursday and Friday
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    Fragments from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon will burn brightly in the sky.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Adélie penguins poop pink guano. It’s so bright, you can see it from space.Adélie penguins poop pink guano. It’s so bright, you can see it from space.
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    You can join the scientific quest to track penguin poop from space. It could help protect the species.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Geminid meteor shower peaks Thursday night. Thank this very cool “rock comet.”The Geminid meteor shower peaks Thursday night. Thank this very cool “rock comet.”
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    How the asteroid 3200 Phaethon creates the dazzling Geminid meteor shower.

    By Brian Resnick