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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    Science
    Psychology is in crisis. This scientist’s striking confession explains how we got here.Psychology is in crisis. This scientist’s striking confession explains how we got here.
    Science

    “We shook the data a bit more until something slightly more newsworthy fell out of it.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Twin comets are passing extremely close to the Earth. Here’s how to watch.Twin comets are passing extremely close to the Earth. Here’s how to watch.
    Science

    Astronomers hope to unravel the mystery of the pair as they brush by Earth.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The audacious proposal to replace Guantanamo Bay prison with a science labThe audacious proposal to replace Guantanamo Bay prison with a science lab
    Science

    “The main goal is trying to take Guantanamo ... and redeem it.”

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    If you could change one thing about science, what would it be? Share your ideas.If you could change one thing about science, what would it be? Share your ideas.
    Science

    We want to hear from you, researchers!

    By Brian Resnick, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Science
    The awfulness of daylight saving time, mappedThe awfulness of daylight saving time, mapped
    Science

    What’s better: eliminating daylight saving time or embracing it year round?

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    The sublime beauty of a total solar eclipse, in one photoThe sublime beauty of a total solar eclipse, in one photo
    Science
    A total solar eclipse will darken the Pacific tonight. Watch it here.A total solar eclipse will darken the Pacific tonight. Watch it here.
    Science

    The eclipse is more than just a stunning show. It’s a rare chance for scientists to study the sun.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Watch NASA zoom in on the most distant galaxy it has ever seenWatch NASA zoom in on the most distant galaxy it has ever seen
    Science

    The light from this galaxy is older than Earth.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why Scott Kelly’s return to Earth is like an epic bad hangoverWhy Scott Kelly’s return to Earth is like an epic bad hangover
    Science

    He tried to play basketball after a year in space. It didn’t go very well.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    This scientific paper says our hands were designed by God. How did that happen?This scientific paper says our hands were designed by God. How did that happen?
    Science

    The paper claimed our hands are “the proper design by the Creator.”

    By Brian Resnick

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