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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 a more prejudiced placeThe scientific case that America is becoming a more prejudiced place
    Science

    Why watching leaders behave badly gives us permission to behave badly.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    These new images of Jupiter show its clouds in stunning detailThese new images of Jupiter show its clouds in stunning detail
    Science

    Damn, Jupiter looks sexy.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This article is why psychiatrists were banned from diagnosing politicians like TrumpThis article is why psychiatrists were banned from diagnosing politicians like Trump
    Science

    “It is ... abundantly clear to me that he has never forgiven his father for being a Jew,” wrote one psychiatrist about Barry Goldwater.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Psychiatry’s “Goldwater Rule” has never met a test like Donald TrumpPsychiatry’s “Goldwater Rule” has never met a test like Donald Trump
    Science

    The psychiatric debate over diagnosing Trump, explained.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The dark allure of conspiracy theories, explained by a psychologistThe dark allure of conspiracy theories, explained by a psychologist
    Science

    Believing in them is a coping mechanism to deal with an uncertain world.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The Arctic “doomsday” seed vault is supposed to ensure our future. Its architects are worried about climate change.The Arctic “doomsday” seed vault is supposed to ensure our future. Its architects are worried about climate change.
    Science

    In October, unexpected meltwater “flooded” its entrance. Don’t worry: The seeds are still safe and secure.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This might be the coolest visualization of evolution everThis might be the coolest visualization of evolution ever
    Science

    Watch these bacteria evolve antibiotic resistance in just 12 days

    By Brian Resnick
    Politics
    “I just choose to not listen”: why Trump supporters are tuning out the scandals“I just choose to not listen”: why Trump supporters are tuning out the scandals
    Politics

    Motivated ignorance, explained.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Cicadas are awakening 4 years early. It’s not a sign of the apocalypse but a scientific mystery.Cicadas are awakening 4 years early. It’s not a sign of the apocalypse but a scientific mystery.
    Science

    Where cicadas are supposed to emerge this year, mapped.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How many American atheists are there really?How many American atheists are there really?
    Science

    Not believing in God may be more common than you think.

    By Brian Resnick

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