Bonnie Berkowitz

Washington, D.C.

Graphics reporter

Education: B.S. in Journalism, University of Kansas

Bonnie Berkowitz is a reporter in the Graphics department who focuses on Health & Science topics but has reported and written for nearly every section. She came to The Post as Sports design director in 1995 from The Miami Herald and previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and South Florida Sun-Sentinel (back when it was the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel).
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Latest from Bonnie Berkowitz

    You’re probably recycling wrong. This quiz will help you sort it out.

    What can go in my blue bin? The answer can be different from one neighborhood to the next, but fortunately, following some key guidelines should help improve your recycling no matter where you live.

    April 20, 2023

    From snowy West to snow-starved East, a map of winter winners and losers

    In this odd winter for U.S. snowfall, western peaks are loaded but New York and D.C. are nearly bare.

    February 3, 2023

    We built a fake metropolis to show how extreme cold could wreck cities

    See how frigid temperatures and heavy snow can wreak havoc on everything from a city's hospitals and power grid to its rail and air transportation.

    January 25, 2023

    What bodybuilders do to their bodies — and brains

    For pro bodybuilders, biggest is best onstage. Steroid use is rampant. But creating that bulk can disrupt nearly every system in the body.

    December 8, 2022

      Craving brains and hangry: Zombie behavior demystified by scientists

      Why don't zombies eat each other? How hard would it be to claw out of a grave? How long can you live on brain? Scientific answers to zombie-related questions.

      October 25, 2022

      NASA hit an asteroid in case Earth really needs to knock one away later

      A spacecraft that NASA launched last year succeeded in changing the space rock's orbit. It was a test of planetary defense in case Earthlings really need to move an incoming asteroid someday.

      October 11, 2022

        Avoid these common ballot mistakes to make sure your vote counts

        Not sure how to fill out your ballot? Forgot to sign the envelope? These ballot mistakes could mean your vote won’t count.

        October 3, 2022

          Maps show the impacts of Hurricane Ian

          Hurricane Ian's impact in Florida shown in maps visualizing precipitation, storm surge or power outages.

          October 1, 2022

          What is storm surge?

          Massive walls of water sometimes do more damage than a hurricane's winds. Here are answers to your questions about storm surge.

          September 26, 2022

          Understanding the symbolism in the queen’s funeral processions

          Scepter, orb, crown -- what does it all mean?

          September 15, 2022