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Brian Resnick

Brian Resnick

Former Science and Health Editor

    Latest articles by Brian Resnick

    This sourdough recipe takes all day. That’s what makes it great.
    Science

    Bread is the closest thing we have to magic. Make some for yourself!

    By Brian Resnick
    Politics
    Why Trump taking credit for the Covid-19 vaccines could be a good thingWhy Trump taking credit for the Covid-19 vaccines could be a good thing
    Politics

    After he leaves office, he can help convince his supporters to get vaccinated for Covid-19.

    By Brian Resnick
    How to have a safer — but not safe — pandemic Thanksgiving
    Explainers

    There is no truly safe holiday with guests this year in the US. 11 questions to ask if you really, really want to have a gathering.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    Why a negative Covid-19 test before Thanksgiving isn’t an all-clearWhy a negative Covid-19 test before Thanksgiving isn’t an all-clear
    Science

    A negative test isn’t enough to have a safe holiday. Here’s why.

    By Brian Resnick
    How risky is air travel in the pandemic? Here’s what the science says.
    Explainers

    The airline industry says getting on a plane is safe. But nothing is perfectly safe when it comes to Covid-19.

    By Julia Belluz and Brian Resnick
    Covid-19
    The Biden transition team announced 13 coronavirus advisersThe Biden transition team announced 13 coronavirus advisers
    Covid-19

    Biden is bringing on some of Trump’s toughest Covid-19 critics as advisers. They’re all scientists, doctors, and public health experts.

    By Brian Resnick
    Politics
    The US Covid-19 epidemic hit a deadly new milestone, and help isn’t on the wayThe US Covid-19 epidemic hit a deadly new milestone, and help isn’t on the way
    Politics

    More than 120,000 new Covid-19 cases in a single day: We should have seen this coming.

    By Umair Irfan, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Science
    Daylight saving time ends Sunday: 8 things to know about “falling back”Daylight saving time ends Sunday: 8 things to know about “falling back”
    Science

    We turned our clocks back at 2 am Sunday. Here’s why.

    By Brian Resnick
    Science
    98,000 new Covid-19 cases. And the worst may be yet to come.98,000 new Covid-19 cases. And the worst may be yet to come.
    Science

    The US was warned.

    By Umair Irfan, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Science
    The Great Barrington Declaration is an ethical nightmareThe Great Barrington Declaration is an ethical nightmare
    Science

    These scientists want more young, healthy people infected by the coronavirus. It’s a bad idea.

    By Brian Resnick