Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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Spiralism is the new cult AI users are falling into
Under the radar Technology is taking a turn
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Nitazene is elusively raising opioid deaths
The explainer The drug is usually consumed accidentally
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The most downloaded country song in the US is AI-generated
Under the radar Both the song and artist appear to be entirely the creation of artificial intelligence
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Fast food is no longer affordable to low-income Americans
The explainer Cheap meals are getting farther out of reach
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God is now just one text away because of AI
Under the radar People can talk to a higher power through AI chatbots
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This flu season could be worse than usual
In the spotlight A new subvariant is infecting several countries
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Out of office: microretirement is trending in the workplace
The explainer Long vacations are the new way to beat burnout
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More adults are dying before the age of 65
Under the radar The phenomenon is more pronounced in Black and low-income populations
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DC tourism has taken a hit
Under the Radar The government shutdown has reduced tourist attractions
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The plant-based portfolio diet focuses on heart health
The Explainer Its guidelines are flexible and vegan-friendly
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The Southern Ocean is holding in a 'burp'
Under the radar The heat from the past can affect the future
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Scientists have developed a broad-spectrum snake bite antivenom
Under the radar It works on some of the most dangerous species
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‘Deskilling’: a dangerous side effect of AI use
The explainer Workers are increasingly reliant on the new technology
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AI models may be developing a ‘survival drive’
Under the radar Chatbots are refusing to shut down
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Testosterone therapy in women highlights the lack of women’s health research
The explainer There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women
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Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could help fight cancer
Under the radar They boost the immune system
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Peanut allergies have plummeted in children
Under the radar Early introduction could be an effective prevention method
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How climate change poses a national security threat
The explainer A global problem causing more global problems
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AI is making houses more expensive
Under the radar Homebuying is also made trickier by AI-generated internet listings
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Megabatteries are powering up clean energy
Under the radar They can store and release excess energy
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The Earth is getting darker
Under the radar The planet’s reflectivity is out of whack
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Is New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s plan for free buses realistic?
Talking Points A transit innovation or a costly mistake
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Climate change is getting under our skin
Under the radar Skin conditions are worsening because of warming temperatures
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Broadway actors and musicians are on the brink of a strike
The explainer The show, it turns out, may not go on
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