Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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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'Quiet vacationing': a secret revolt against workplace culture
The explainer You can be in two places at once
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Should the United States pivot to universal health care? Here are the pros and cons.
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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Blue whales have gone silent and it's posing troubling questions
Under the radar Warming oceans are the answer
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Big Brother is watching: Wi-Fi signals can track you in your home
Under the radar It could open the door to mass surveillance
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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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Why the catastrophe bond market is growing
The Explainer The bonds pay for climate change disaster damages
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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Forever chemicals were found in reusable menstrual products. That is nothing new for women.
Under the Radar Toxic chemicals are all too common in such products
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Tuvalu is being lost to climate change. Other countries will likely follow.
Under the Radar Sea level rise is putting islands underwater
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The EPA wants to green-light approval for a twice-banned herbicide
Under the Radar Dicamba has been found to harm ecosystems
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Food may contribute more to obesity than exercise
Under the radar The devil's in the diet
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Scientists are developing artificial blood for use in emergencies
Under the radar It could aid in global blood shortages
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Babies born using 3 people's DNA are without hereditary disease
Under the Radar The method could eliminate mutations for future generations
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Not just a number: how aging rates vary by country
The explainer Inequality is a key factor
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