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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    A vaccine we don’t even use anymore is a reason polio keeps spreading — yes, reallyA vaccine we don’t even use anymore is a reason polio keeps spreading — yes, really
    Science

    One strain of polio was eradicated in the wild in 1999. But a few cases have been popping up because of an old vaccine.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Summer is for meteor showers and stargazing. Here’s how to watch.
    Science

    The Perseid meteor shower, a total lunar eclipse, and Mars at opposition: the best skywatching this summer.

    By Brian Resnick
    Explainers
    How NASA hunts the asteroids that could smash into EarthHow NASA hunts the asteroids that could smash into Earth
    Explainers

    How to find, track, and prevent asteroids from destroying cities.

    By Brian Resnick and Kavya Sukumar
    Science
    The US has a 1.4 billion-pound surplus of cheese. Let’s try to visualize that.The US has a 1.4 billion-pound surplus of cheese. Let’s try to visualize that.
    Science

    If you piled up all of America’s surplus cheese, this is how large it would be.

    By Javier Zarracina and Brian Resnick
    Science
    Philip Zimbardo defends the Stanford Prison Experiment, his most famous workPhilip Zimbardo defends the Stanford Prison Experiment, his most famous work
    Science

    What’s the scientific value of the Stanford Prison Experiment? Zimbardo responds to the new allegations against his work.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This is what 500 Christians think “God’s face” looks like. It’s full of bias.This is what 500 Christians think “God’s face” looks like. It’s full of bias.
    Science

    Cognitive bias is in all human thoughts. Even mental images of God.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on lies. Hear them for yourself.The Stanford Prison Experiment is based on lies. Hear them for yourself.
    Science

    This damning audio debunks the famed research.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How to help someone who might be at risk of suicideHow to help someone who might be at risk of suicide
    Science

    Suicide is rare but it’s also increasing in America.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Stanford Prison Experiment was massively influential. We just learned it was a fraud.The Stanford Prison Experiment was massively influential. We just learned it was a fraud.
    Science

    The most famous psychological studies are often wrong, fraudulent, or outdated. Textbooks need to catch up.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How data scientists are using AI for suicide preventionHow data scientists are using AI for suicide prevention
    Science

    The Crisis Text Line uses machine learning to figure out who’s at risk and when to intervene.

    By Brian Resnick