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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    Scotland may ban spanking. Decades of research suggests that’s a good idea.Scotland may ban spanking. Decades of research suggests that’s a good idea.
    Science

    The research isn’t perfect. But it finds spanking doesn’t do much good.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar explained what happens when humongous stars dieSubrahmanyan Chandrasekhar explained what happens when humongous stars die
    Science

    1.4 times the mass of our sun — why “Chandrasekhar’s limit” is essential for understanding why some stars form black holes.

    By Brian Resnick
    Is mindfulness meditation good for kids? Here’s what the science actually says.
    The mind, explained

    Meditation is meant to help students deal with stress. But the hype is outpacing the evidence.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Gravitational waves just led us to the incredible origin of gold in the universeGravitational waves just led us to the incredible origin of gold in the universe
    Science

    LIGO kick-started an astronomical treasure hunt that ended with colliding neutron stars and gold.

    By Brian Resnick
    What every American needs to know about Puerto Rico’s hurricane disaster
    Science

    Nine essential things to know about Puerto Rico’s humanitarian crisis.

    By Brian Resnick and Eliza Barclay
    Science
    What’s so cool about the neutron star kilonova astronomers discovered, in 500 wordsWhat’s so cool about the neutron star kilonova astronomers discovered, in 500 words
    Science

    Two neutron stars collided 130 million light-years away. Thanks to LIGO, scientists were able to witness it.

    By Brian Resnick
    Politics
    The situation in Puerto Rico is still dire. Trump is threatening to pull recovery efforts.The situation in Puerto Rico is still dire. Trump is threatening to pull recovery efforts.
    Politics

    Trump: We cannot keep FEMA and the military in Puerto Rico forever. It’s been three weeks.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    IQ, explained in 9 chartsIQ, explained in 9 charts
    Science

    IQ can predict your risk of death, and 8 other smart facts about intelligence

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Hurricane Nate forecast to hit the Gulf Coast: what we knowHurricane Nate forecast to hit the Gulf Coast: what we know
    Science

    Yes, there’s another one.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Gravitational waves, explainedGravitational waves, explained
    Science

    The 2017 Nobel Prize in physics goes to the discovery of these distortions in spacetime.

    By Brian Resnick