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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

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    There is not a continent on planet Earth without sexual harassmentThere is not a continent on planet Earth without sexual harassment
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    Boston University has concluded a member of its faculty sexually harassed a graduate student while conducting remote fieldwork in Antarctica.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch: NASA uses dust, salt, and smoke to visualize the 2017 hurricane seasonWatch: NASA uses dust, salt, and smoke to visualize the 2017 hurricane season
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    The storms churn sea salt up into the air, which NASA can see from space.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Republicans’ beliefs are bending to Trump. Here’s why they might not even notice.Republicans’ beliefs are bending to Trump. Here’s why they might not even notice.
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    We don’t often remember when we change our minds.

    By Brian Resnick
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    Watch: the beautiful science of cream hitting coffeeWatch: the beautiful science of cream hitting coffee
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    Something nearly magical happens when you add one drop of cream to a hot coffee.

    By Brian Resnick
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    Deadly earthquake hits Iran-Iraq border: what we knowDeadly earthquake hits Iran-Iraq border: what we know
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    More than 400 are reported dead.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Meet the newest species of great ape. They’re already endangered.Meet the newest species of great ape. They’re already endangered.
    Science

    There are only 800 of these glorious orange-furred apes left.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How cosmic rays revealed a new, mysterious void inside the Great PyramidHow cosmic rays revealed a new, mysterious void inside the Great Pyramid
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    This tantalizing finding raises more questions than it answers.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Fall foliage is here. Here’s when you can expect it to peak where you live.Fall foliage is here. Here’s when you can expect it to peak where you live.
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    Billions of leaves are turning from green to auburn and gold. Go outside!

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Poll: 59% of Americans said this is the lowest point in US history they can rememberPoll: 59% of Americans said this is the lowest point in US history they can remember
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    The American Psychological Association asked Americans how they’re feeling. The answers were bleak.

    By Brian Resnick
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    The science behind why fake news is so hard to wipe outThe science behind why fake news is so hard to wipe out
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    It’s time for Facebook and Google to pay attention to the psychology of the illusory truth effect.

    By Brian Resnick