Ed Yong

science writer at The Atlantic

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Staff writer for The Atlantic where he covers science; former writer of the National Geographic's Not Exactly Rocket Science blog 

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Brain fog is one of the most misunderstood long-haul COVID symptoms, according to science writer Ed Yong. It makes planning and concentrating nearly impossible.

Long COVID brain fog wrecks concentration. Solution? Do nothing

Brain fog is one of the most misunderstood long-haul COVID symptoms, according to science writer Ed Yong. It makes planning and concentrating nearly impossible.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Science writer Ed Yong explores the hidden sensory worlds of animals, plants, and insects — most of which are invisible to humans.

The secret sensory world of animals

Science writer Ed Yong explores the hidden sensory worlds of animals, plants, and insects — most of which are invisible to humans.

from Life Examined

California is dropping its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people, and will begin treating COVID as an “endemic” disease. What does this mean for immunocompromised people?

‘I feel sidelined for sure’: Immunocompromised doctor on CA dropping mask mandate

California is dropping its indoor mask mandate for vaccinated people, and will begin treating COVID as an “endemic” disease. What does this mean for immunocompromised people?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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