Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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What would happen to Earth if humans went extinct?
The Explainer Human extinction could potentially give rise to new species and climates
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Children's health has declined in the US
The Explainer It's likely a sign of larger systemic issues
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Melting glaciers may lead to more volcanic eruptions
Under the radar We're in for a boom
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Bad news, alpha males. You likely don't actually exist.
Under the radar Most primate communities are egalitarian
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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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Cytomegalovirus can cause permanent birth defects
The Explainer The virus can show no symptoms in adults
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Retro tomatoes: a species of the plant is evolving backward
Under the radar Environmental factors may play a role
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Scientists are the latest 'refugees'
In the spotlight Brain drain to brain gain
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Is that the buzzing sound of climate change worsening sleep apnea?
Under the radar Catching diseases, not those ever-essential Zzs
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How carbon credits and offsets could help and hurt the climate
The explainer The credits could be allowing polluters to continue polluting
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Deadly fungus tied to a pharaoh's tomb may help fight cancer
Under the radar A once fearsome curse could be a blessing
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Bacteria can turn plastic waste into a painkiller
Under the radar The process could be a solution to plastic pollution
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Scientists want to regrow human limbs. Salamanders could lead the way.
Under the radar Humans may already have the genetic mechanism necessary
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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The treasure trove of platinum on the moon
Under the radar This kind of bounty could lead to commercial exploitation
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Possible dwarf planet found at edge of solar system
Under the radar The celestial body has an unusual orbit
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Climate change can impact our gut health
Under the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
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Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthy
Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar
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The marvelous powers of mucus
The Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom
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This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above average
Under the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months
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The New World screwworm is making a deadly comeback
The explainer The parasite is spreading quickly
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Is the world losing scientific innovation?
Today's big question New research seems to be less exciting
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8 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
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