Brian Fung

Brian Fung is the technology writer at National Journal. He was previously an associate editor at The Atlantic and has written for Foreign Policy and The Washington Post.

Orbital View: Wildfire Smoke Over the Mediterranean

Orbital View: Wildfire Smoke Over the Mediterranean

Via NASA's Aqua satellite More »

Orbital View: 3 Pyramids and a Golf Course

Orbital View: 3 Pyramids and a Golf Course

Via the International Space Station's Expedition 32 More »

So, Iran Has a Drone ...

So, Iran Has a Drone ...

Don't worry about it -- yet. More »

As Drugs Are Smuggled Into the U.S., Cheese Is Being Smuggled Into Canada

As Drugs Are Smuggled Into the U.S., Cheese Is Being Smuggled Into Canada

What's driving the underground trade? More »

Who Are the 6 Million Americans Paying the Individual Mandate Tax?

Who Are the 6 Million Americans Paying the Individual Mandate Tax?

An early read on the population incurring the landmark penalty rather than purchasing health insurance More »

Orbital View: Double Rainbow Off the Coast of Baja California, Mexico

Orbital View: Double Rainbow Off the Coast of Baja California, Mexico

Via the crew of NASA's STS-65 More »

What Does Teddy Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' Line Really Mean, Anyway?

What Does Teddy Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' Line Really Mean, Anyway?

Romney's misuse of the famous proverb should set off warning bells. More »

At Last, a Kim Jong Un Parody of 'Gangnam Style'

At Last, a Kim Jong Un Parody of 'Gangnam Style'

"Everybody says South Korea makes the best K-pop -- but you know who does a better job?" More »

Orbital View: Saharan Dust Clouds Reach the Americas

Orbital View: Saharan Dust Clouds Reach the Americas

Via NASA's Terra satellite More »

Wukan Revisited: No, China's Village Experiment in Democracy Isn't Over

Wukan Revisited: No, China's Village Experiment in Democracy Isn't Over

The townspeople who revolted against the Communist Party one year ago are protesting again. But is the unrest really a sign of democratic collapse? More »

The World's Oldest Dental Filling Was Made of Beeswax

The World's Oldest Dental Filling Was Made of Beeswax

The discovery of a 6,500-year-old piece of beeswax provides insight into the origins of dentistry. More »

In 20 Years, More Than Half of Americans in 39 States Will Be Obese

In 20 Years, More Than Half of Americans in 39 States Will Be Obese

The national cost of obesity, in terms of lost annual productivity alone, would be around $580 billion. More »

When You Can't Sleep, How Good Is Lying in Bed With Your Eyes Closed?

When You Can't Sleep, How Good Is Lying in Bed With Your Eyes Closed?

The key differences between sleep and "quiet wakefulness" More »

Study: Social Cues Are the Key to an Attractive Facebook Profile Picture

Study: Social Cues Are the Key to an Attractive Facebook Profile Picture

What behavioral psychology reveals about your online photos: Comments and approval from other users end up being more important than the way you look. More »

People Who Read Nutrition Labels Are Skinnier

People Who Read Nutrition Labels Are Skinnier

Women who read nutrition labels are, on average, eight pounds lighter than those who don't. More »

McDonald's Is Adding Calorie Counts to Menus, a Good Business Move

McDonald's Is Adding Calorie Counts to Menus, a Good Business Move

Not to be too cynical, but they're not doing it out of the goodness of their hearts. More »

On the Nature vs. Nurture of Obesity

On the Nature vs. Nurture of Obesity

Highlights from the ongoing debate over the factors underlying the epidemic on pace to see 42% of Americans obese within the next 20 years. More »

Moment by Moment, How a YouTube Clip Snowballed Into MidEast Violence

Moment by Moment, How a YouTube Clip Snowballed Into MidEast Violence

What we know about the events that started with Egyptian media airing some offensive clips from an obscure movie to the death of a U.S. ambassador. More »

The $289 Billion Cost of Medication Noncompliance, and What to Do About It

The $289 Billion Cost of Medication Noncompliance, and What to Do About It

New recommendations focus on relatively inexpensive fixes that could significantly reduce health-care waste. More »

Do Rocker-Bottom 'Shape-Up' Shoes Actually Work?

Do Rocker-Bottom 'Shape-Up' Shoes Actually Work?

A class-action lawsuit challenges the technology's vaunted health claims. More »

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