Brian Resnick
Brian Resnick is Vox's science and health editor, and is the co-creator of Unexplainable, an award-winning Vox podcast about unanswered questions in science. He serves as the show's co-editor, shaping the editorial direction of the series, and presents stories on topics ranging from dark matter to the mysteries of love. Previously, Brian was a senior reporter at Vox, covering social and behavioral sciences, space, medicine, the environment, and anything that makes you think 'whoa that's cool'. In his reporting, brian has wondered about the astrobiological implications of human excrement left on the moon ,about structural problems in scientific institutions and if what we perceive with our own eyes is "real." During the early pandemic, he provided extensive clarifying coverage, setting reader expectations for the years to come. Before Vox, he was a staff correspondent at National Journal where he wrote two cover stories for the (now defunct) weekly print magazine and reported on breaking news and politics.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
70%
Examples:
- The article suggests that being an astronaut is a dream job for everyone when it states 'Thousands still look to the stars and dream of themselves among them.'
- The author exaggerates the risks of microgravity by saying 'Being in space does things to bodily fluids that make one feel like they always have a bit of a head cold.'
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
10%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- The article states that staring directly into the sun during a solar eclipse will cause permanent eye damage even when the sun is partially obscured by the moon. However, NASA warns that looking at any part of the sun during an eclipse can cause serious eye damage or blindness if proper protection is not used.
- The article suggests using a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse as safe and effective when in fact it may only provide a distorted image of the event.
Recent Articles
Solar Eclipse on April 8th: A Guide to Viewing and Photographing the Event Safely
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024A solar eclipse will occur on April 8th, crossing much of the US and offering a rare opportunity to witness totality in some locations. However, only those within the path of totality can safely view the sun without protection. People outside this area should still wear eclipse glasses or other devices to observe a partial eclipse. 
NASA Recruiting Astronauts for Moon and Mars Missions: Eligibility, Challenges and Physical Changes in Space
Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024NASA is currently recruiting astronauts for its next class, which will include missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Eligible applicants must have a background as a pilot or previous careers in science, engineering or medicine. They must pass extensive medical and psychiatric screening before being considered for the position.