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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

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    Tardigrades — the microscopic, oddly cute toughest animals on Earth — explainedTardigrades — the microscopic, oddly cute toughest animals on Earth — explained
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    Six facts about the toughest animal on Earth.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch: SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into spaceWatch: SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space
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    A cherry-red convertible orbited the Earth. Watch a replay here.

    By Brian Resnick
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    Watch: the total lunar eclipse, in 60 secondsWatch: the total lunar eclipse, in 60 seconds
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    The silvery moon turns blood red in this stunning time lapse.

    By Brian Resnick
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    How to watch Wednesday’s total lunar eclipse from the warmth of the great indoorsHow to watch Wednesday’s total lunar eclipse from the warmth of the great indoors
    Science

    The “super” blue-moon will turn blood red before dawn. NASA’s got it covered with a live stream.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    A lunar eclipse is coming. Here’s how to watch the moon turn blood red in the sky.A lunar eclipse is coming. Here’s how to watch the moon turn blood red in the sky.
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    Total lunar eclipses, explained.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The psychology of how Trump divides and distracts usThe psychology of how Trump divides and distracts us
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    Trump may have low approval ratings. But he still has power over hearts and minds.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This psychologist’s “gaydar” research makes us uncomfortable. That’s the point.This psychologist’s “gaydar” research makes us uncomfortable. That’s the point.
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    Michal Kosinski used artificial intelligence to detect sexual orientation. Let him explain why.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Wilder Penfield redrew the map of the brain — by opening the heads of living patientsWilder Penfield redrew the map of the brain — by opening the heads of living patients
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    The Canadian neurosurgeon pioneered a dramatic new approach to treating epilepsy.

    By Brian Resnick
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    Why the CDC, NIH, and FDA shutdown has us worriedWhy the CDC, NIH, and FDA shutdown has us worried
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    The shutdown could keep patients from life-saving experimental treatments.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Science
    Read: President Trump’s physical exam resultsRead: President Trump’s physical exam results
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    Here’s the official readout on Trump’s height, weight, heart health, and other exam results.

    By Brian Resnick