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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    Hurricane season 2018: what scientists are predictingHurricane season 2018: what scientists are predicting
    Science

    What we’ve learned about hurricanes since last year’s devastating season.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    More social science studies just failed to replicate. Here’s why this is good.More social science studies just failed to replicate. Here’s why this is good.
    Science

    What scientists learn from failed replications: how to do better science.

    By Brian Resnick
    How scientists are learning to predict your future with your genes
    Science

    But what are the limits?

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Tom Frieden, former CDC director, has been arrested on sexual misconduct chargesTom Frieden, former CDC director, has been arrested on sexual misconduct charges
    Science

    Frieden, who led the public health agency for eight years, was arrested in New York on Friday.

    By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
    Science
    Heart disease risk is hidden in your genes. Scientists are getting better at finding it.Heart disease risk is hidden in your genes. Scientists are getting better at finding it.
    Science

    How medicine might work when everyone has their genomes analyzed.

    By Brian Resnick
    Climate
    Hawaii is facing a rare threat: a major hurricaneHawaii is facing a rare threat: a major hurricane
    Climate

    Here’s what we know about the storm that could graze the islands this week.

    By Brian Resnick
    100 million Americans have chronic pain. Very few use one of the best tools to treat it.
    Science

    Chronic pain often has no physical cause. Psychotherapy can reduce the suffering.

    By Brian Resnick
    All life on Earth, in one staggering chart
    Science

    Scientists estimated the mass of all life. It’s mind boggling.

    By Javier Zarracina and Brian Resnick
    Science
    Trump, Omarosa, and the disturbing power of dehumanizing languageTrump, Omarosa, and the disturbing power of dehumanizing language
    Science

    “Good work … firing that dog!“: the psychology of dehumanizing language, and why it’s so scary.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to catch the spectacular show.The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to catch the spectacular show.

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