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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    Sandford Fleming just wanted everyone to agree on what time it isSandford Fleming just wanted everyone to agree on what time it is
    Science

    Fleming is the reason we have time zones.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Stars may collide in a stunning “red nova” in 2022Stars may collide in a stunning “red nova” in 2022
    Science

    In a first, scientists say they can predict stars colliding. And we all can watch.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Psychology textbooks should be busting myths. Instead, they’re misinforming students.Psychology textbooks should be busting myths. Instead, they’re misinforming students.
    Science

    Study: introductory psych textbooks are painting a too-rosy picture of the science. That’s a problem.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How “collective narcissism” helps explain the election of TrumpHow “collective narcissism” helps explain the election of Trump
    Science

    “Collective narcissists do not have a sense of humor when their group is concerned,” a psychologist says.

    By Brian Resnick
    7 bad science and health ideas that should die with 2016
    Science
    By Brian Resnick, Brad Plumer and 1 more
    Science
    New Year’s comet: How to watchNew Year’s comet: How to watch
    Science

    The comet won’t be returning to Earth for thousands of years.

    By Brian Resnick
    Space
    How Edwin Hubble discovered galaxies outside our ownHow Edwin Hubble discovered galaxies outside our own
    Space

    With one observation, Hubble doubled the size of the known universe.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Can you die from a broken heart? Studies suggest yes.Can you die from a broken heart? Studies suggest yes.
    Science
    False memories can form very easily. This Sinbad movie saga proves it.False memories can form very easily. This Sinbad movie saga proves it.
    Science

    Why so many people remember seeing a Sinbad genie movie that never happened.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why objects can be more meaningful gifts than experiencesWhy objects can be more meaningful gifts than experiences
    Science

    The most meaningful gifts are ones that evoke memories.

    By Brian Resnick