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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    Watch live: the mesmerizing bloom of the corpse flowerWatch live: the mesmerizing bloom of the corpse flower
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    Take in the botanical world’s stinkiest show.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why we can sometimes read minds — even the minds of the deadWhy we can sometimes read minds — even the minds of the dead
    Science

    What a mentor’s death taught this psychologist about immortality.

    By Brian Resnick
    Florida now has a few cases of Zika. Puerto Rico has an epidemic.
    Science

    There are 4 Zika cases in Florida. There are 5,500 in Puerto Rico.

    By Brian Resnick
    Scientists discovered a glowing purple orb at the bottom of the ocean. They still have no idea what it is.
    Science

    “What if it’s an egg sack of some sort?”

    By Brian Resnick
    Why are Americans no longer the tallest people in the world? One theory: inequality.
    Science

    Researchers release a huge dataset tracking average human height in 200 countries, over 100 years.

    By Brian Resnick
    The Delta Aquarid meteor shower is tonight. Here’s how to watch.
    Science

    The sky show peaks July 28 and 29.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Choose the best urinal in the men’s room — with math!Choose the best urinal in the men’s room — with math!
    Science

    Most men experience some level of social anxiety in the bathroom. Mathematicians have created a formula to find the most private stall.

    By Brian Resnick
    Alzheimer’s symptoms could be prevented with a computer game, researchers say. How skeptical should we be?
    Science

    Results from a 10-year clinical trial find cognitive training may reduce risk for dementia.

    By Brian Resnick
    How 10,000 cougars could prevent hundreds of automobile accidents
    Science

    Deer kill a lot of people in car crashes. Cougars eat deer. Problem solved?

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This small slice of the night sky contains 48,741 galaxiesThis small slice of the night sky contains 48,741 galaxies
    Science

    Want to feel incredibly small? Take a look at this.

    By Brian Resnick

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