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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    I went to the world’s largest gathering of identical twins. I left jealous.
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    In the future, should we all be twins?

    By Brian Resnick
    Culture
    The diving pool at the Olympics is closed after turning green. Here’s what happened.The diving pool at the Olympics is closed after turning green. Here’s what happened.
    Culture

    The official word: “The water tanks ran out of some of the chemicals used in the water treatment process.”

    By Brian Resnick and Libby Nelson
    Science
    This year’s most spectacular meteor shower peaks tonight. Here’s how to watch.This year’s most spectacular meteor shower peaks tonight. Here’s how to watch.
    Science

    Go outside after midnight. Sit back. Stare in awesome wonder.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Does cupping — the latest Olympic health fad — actually work? Here’s what the evidence says.Does cupping — the latest Olympic health fad — actually work? Here’s what the evidence says.
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    Science

    Are those weird circles on Olympians helping their performance? Maybe. Few good studies exist.

    By Brian Resnick
    Do animals feel empathy? Inside the decades-long quest for an answer.
    Science

    Yes, even rats have feelings.

    By Brian Resnick
    Zika in the United States, explained in 9 maps
    Science

    Where Zika is in the US, and where it could potentially spread.

    By Brian Resnick
    Hey, Silicon Valley: you might not want to inject yourself with the blood of the young just yet
    Science

    Tech billionaire Peter Thiel is reportedly interested in injecting young blood to prevent aging. What in the world?

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The AP asked the government for proof that flossing works. The answer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯The AP asked the government for proof that flossing works. The answer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Science

    Dentists have been recommending regular flossing for decades.

    By Brian Resnick
    What 50,000 Swedish twins can teach us about education and longevity
    Science

    Does education lead to a longer life? There’s new evidence that suggests yes.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    CDC issues travel warning as Zika cases rise in Florida. Here’s what you need to know.CDC issues travel warning as Zika cases rise in Florida. Here’s what you need to know.
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    Science

    Health officials say Zika is currently limited to just a one square mile area north of downtown Miami.

    By Brian Resnick