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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    The awesome beauty of the Milky Way, in one enormous image
    Science

    If this doesn’t make you feel small, feeble, and full of awe — nothing will.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Researchers just released profile data on 70,000 OkCupid users without permissionResearchers just released profile data on 70,000 OkCupid users without permission
    Science

    This is a huge breach of social science ethics.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    ACHOO syndrome: Why some people sneeze every time they see the sunACHOO syndrome: Why some people sneeze every time they see the sun
    Science

    The photic sneeze reflex, explained.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Even for dogs, Labrador retrievers are gluttons. This scientist can explain why.Even for dogs, Labrador retrievers are gluttons. This scientist can explain why.
    Science

    We need to talk about Labrador retriever obesity, the world’s cuddliest epidemic.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    There’s a huge gender pay gap for STEM careers — just one year after graduationThere’s a huge gender pay gap for STEM careers — just one year after graduation
    Science

    Study: women with science PhDs earn 30 percent less than their male peers.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch: this 360-degree video of a tornado will make you fear the power of almighty natureWatch: this 360-degree video of a tornado will make you fear the power of almighty nature
    Science

    Static tornado videos are cool. 360-degree videos of them are awesome.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday by watching him play with adorable baby gorillasCelebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday by watching him play with adorable baby gorillas
    Science

    This is the only clip you need to watch to know why people love Sir David Attenborough.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why scientists are infuriated with a New Yorker article on epigeneticsWhy scientists are infuriated with a New Yorker article on epigenetics
    Science

    “It really is a horribly damaging piece.”

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

    Watch debris from Halley’s comet flash across the sky tonight.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How to “nudge” doctors into prescribing fewer antibioticsHow to “nudge” doctors into prescribing fewer antibiotics
    Science

    Physicans prescribe way too many antibiotics. We may be able to stop them

    By Brian Resnick

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