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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    These scientists can prove it’s possible to reduce prejudiceThese scientists can prove it’s possible to reduce prejudice
    Science

    Remember the same-sex marriage study that was faked? The theory’s been retested, and the results are very promising.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch: this is a scientifically proven method to reduce anti-transgender prejudiceWatch: this is a scientifically proven method to reduce anti-transgender prejudice
    Science

    How you actually convince someone to vote for transgender rights.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Behold the many wonders of the oyster, the sex-crazed champion of the seaBehold the many wonders of the oyster, the sex-crazed champion of the sea
    Science

    “They are maybe the most fecund of species on the planet.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    How scientists fell in and out of love with the hormone oxytocinHow scientists fell in and out of love with the hormone oxytocin
    Science

    Scientists ​believed a whiff of the​ chemical could increase trust between humans. Then they ​went back and checked​ their work.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch: asteroid explodes over Jupiter with force of a nuclear weaponWatch: asteroid explodes over Jupiter with force of a nuclear weapon
    Science

    You too can observe the terrifying power of asteroids from the comfort of your backyard.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This scientist found a way to make battery parts with bread moldThis scientist found a way to make battery parts with bread mold
    Science

    Fungi can do all kinds of weird tricks — even make battery parts.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    What psychology’s crisis means for the future of scienceWhat psychology’s crisis means for the future of science
    Science

    The field is currently undergoing a painful period of introspection. It will emerge stronger than before.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The dumb-blonde stereotype is a myth. And so is this scientific conclusion dispelling it.The dumb-blonde stereotype is a myth. And so is this scientific conclusion dispelling it.
    Science

    There are so many reasons to be skeptical of a new viral study linking intelligence to hair color.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The science of why people fear refugees after terror attacks — and what to do about itThe science of why people fear refugees after terror attacks — and what to do about it
    Science

    We need to grapple with the psychology of fear.

    By Brian Resnick