
Devika Rao, The Week US
Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective. She graduated from Cornell University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in environment and sustainability and a minor in climate change.
Based in New Jersey, Devika spends her free time reading, singing, playing her bass guitar and taking long walks.
Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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The full moon calendar for every month
In depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
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Back to the future: Kids embrace ‘old school’ devices
Under the radar From MP3s to sewing machines
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Lavender marriage grows in generational appeal
In the spotlight Millennials and Gen Z are embracing these unions to combat financial uncertainty and the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights
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9 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
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The moon is rusting
Under the radar The Earth is likely to blame
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Kissing bug disease has a growing presence in the US
The explainer The disease has yielded a steady stream of cases in the last 10 years
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Climate change is making us eat more sugar
Under the radar Sweets make the heat feel more manageable
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The pros and cons of universal health care
Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs — and not all of them are financial
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Human evolution may be responsible for autism rates
Under the radar Neurodiversity and a complex brain may go hand in hand
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Endangered shark meat is being mislabeled and sold in the US
Under the radar It could cause both health and ecological problems
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Job hugging: the growing trend of clinging to your job
In the Spotlight People are staying in their jobs longer than ever
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The pros and cons of banning cellphones in classrooms
Pros and cons The devices could be major distractions
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Earth's seasons are out of whack
Under the radar The seasons' unfixed nature in different regions of the planet may have impacted biodiversity and evolution
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Quit-smoking ads are being put out
Under the radar The dissolution of a government-funded campaign could lead to more smokers in the future
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Canyons under the Antarctic have deep impacts
Under the radar Submarine canyons could be affecting the climate more than previously thought
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Scientists are speeding up evolution
Under the radar Proteins can evolve in minutes
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Sloth fever shows no signs of slowing down
The explainer The vector-borne illness is expanding its range
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How 'freakosystems' are becoming the norm
The explainer Ecosystems are changing permanently
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Conservatism is rising. Just look at the music.
In the spotlight The radio reflects American culture
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NASA is moving away from tracking climate change
The Explainer Climate missions could be going dark
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A new subtype of diabetes was found and it may require different treatment
Under the radar It is prevalent in Black Africans and Americans
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Hurricanes are not exclusive to Earth. They can happen in space.
Under the radar These storms may cause navigational problems
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