Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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What is NASA working on?
In Depth A running list of the space agency's most exciting developments
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The ocean's blue economy is growing. Can the tide continue to rise?
The Explainer The big blue is bringing in the green
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road
Under the radar The discovery changed what was known about the old trade route
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A giant meteor did double duty on Earth billions of years ago
Under the Radar Nutrients from the impact led to a "fertilizer bomb"
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No more bugging: how Egypt became certified malaria-free
Under the radar It was a century-long effort
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Some of Earth's oldest crust is disintegrating. No cause for alarm, folks.
Under the radar Even stable land is slowly changing
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Earth's carbon sinks are collapsing
Under the Radar Forests and soil are not operating as usual
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Flame retardants found in black plastics could have health consequences
Under the Radar Time to replace your kitchen tools
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6 volcanoes that could shut down the world
In Depth Italy's Mount Etna could be a preview of more danger on the horizon
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Climate safe havens may be a thing of the past
Under the radar Safe spaces are few and far between
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What does marine life do during a hurricane?
The Explainer The underwater ecosystem also faces deadly consequences
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The internet is being overrun by ads
Under the Radar Grabbing attention has never been more annoying
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It's not just ice quantity that climate change affects. It's also quality.
Under the Radar Ice is getting thinner and frailer
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The pros and cons of GMOs
Pros and Cons The modified crops are causing controversy
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Extinct volcanos are a treasure trove of elements
Under the Radar Rare earth elements may be a little less rare
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The Sahara Desert is turning green
Under the Radar From dry to downpour
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Bacteria is evolving to live (and infect) in space
Under the Radar The ISS has new micro-habitants
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Iron fertilization: Scientists want to add the element to the ocean to capture carbon
Under the Radar Adding metal to marine life
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Preeclampsia: The dangerous pregnancy condition is affecting more women
Under the Radar The condition of preeclampsia is on the rise and can be deadly if left untreated
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Earth may be gaining a temporary moon
Under the radar A planetary plus-one
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The rise of the space economy
Shoot for the moon
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Newly discovered animal species in the last year
Under the Radar It's a whole new world
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Understanding and saving the biocrust, Earth's living skin
The Explainer The planet's protective layer is being destroyed
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The EEE virus is spreading in the US
The Explainer The mosquito strikes again
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