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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    We asked hundreds of scientists what they’d change about science. Here are 33 of our favorite responses.We asked hundreds of scientists what they’d change about science. Here are 33 of our favorite responses.
    Science

    Scientists feel their work is being hijacked by perverse incentives.

    By Brian Resnick, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Scientists: don’t zap your brain with a DIY brain stimulator you built from a 9-volt battery
    Science

    Transcranial direct current stimulation is said to make you smarter and sharper. But the evidence isn’t clear.

    By Brian Resnick
    The Juno orbiter has sent back its first photo of Jupiter. And it’s awesome.
    Science

    This is just the beginning of a lot of groundbreaking science.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why NASA’s Juno Jupiter orbiter is a big dealWhy NASA’s Juno Jupiter orbiter is a big deal
    Science

    The gas giant is still a mystery. That’s why NASA is so excited it got a satellite into the planet’s orbit.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Do we really become more bigoted with age? Science suggests yes.Do we really become more bigoted with age? Science suggests yes.
    Science

    How the science of politics and aging at least partially explains the Brexit age split.

    By Brian Resnick
    How Mary Roach writes her much-loved science books: “I own my ignorance”
    Science

    The Grunt author’s advice for reporting: “Show up with a sense of wonder and curiosity.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    What to watch during Shark Week (and what to avoid), according to a shark scientistWhat to watch during Shark Week (and what to avoid), according to a shark scientist
    Science

    A shark scientist’s guide to watching shark week.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    What Brexit can teach us about the psychology of fearWhat Brexit can teach us about the psychology of fear
    Science

    Our brains are designed to fear outsiders. Here’s what we can do about it.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why the Brexit vote result has UK scientists terrifiedWhy the Brexit vote result has UK scientists terrified
    Science

    83 percent of UK scientists opposed the Brexit. Here’s why.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Science
    This experiment boosted IQ by 5 points in just one hour. It’s bullshit — and that’s the point.This experiment boosted IQ by 5 points in just one hour. It’s bullshit — and that’s the point.
    Science

    An experiment boosted IQ by 5 points in just one hour. It’s bullshit — and that’s the point.

    By Brian Resnick