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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    The scientific case that America is becoming more prejudicedThe scientific case that America is becoming more prejudiced
    Science

    Charlottesville shows that white supremacists are emboldened. We shouldn’t be surprised.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    What a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix itWhat a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix it
    Science

    The case for, and against, redefining “statistical significance.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Donald Trump called gang members “animals.” That’s dehumanizing — and dangerous.Donald Trump called gang members “animals.” That’s dehumanizing — and dangerous.
    Science

    The case that Trump’s language “justifies or even mandates violence.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Politics
    Congress has tied Trump’s hands on Russian sanctionsCongress has tied Trump’s hands on Russian sanctions
    Politics

    Trump will sign a Russian sanctions bill, even though he thinks the country’s election-meddling is “fake news.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Michael Phelps is going to race a great white shark. Prediction: huge loss.Michael Phelps is going to race a great white shark. Prediction: huge loss.
    Science

    Put your money on the shark.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why Republicans would grant health care access to one dying baby — and deny it to millionsWhy Republicans would grant health care access to one dying baby — and deny it to millions
    Science

    It’s not just hypocrisy. It’s the human mind.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    What’s so awe-inspiring about solar eclipses, in one paragraphWhat’s so awe-inspiring about solar eclipses, in one paragraph
    Science

    “You suddenly feel as though you can see the clockwork of the solar system.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop posted a defense of its jade eggs for vaginas. It’s a mess.Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop posted a defense of its jade eggs for vaginas. It’s a mess.
    Science

    The lifestyle company is fighting back, and missing the point.

    By Brian Resnick
    Psychology
    The strange reason Donald Trump’s presidency feels like an eternityThe strange reason Donald Trump’s presidency feels like an eternity
    Psychology

    A psychological theory helps explain why endless news slows down our perception of time.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    These are the closest-ever images of Jupiter’s Great Red SpotThese are the closest-ever images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
    Science

    Great spot! Juno sends back incredible images of Jupiter’s iconic storm.

    By Brian Resnick

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