Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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Megabatteries are powering up clean energyUnder the radar They can store and release excess energy
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The Earth is getting darkerUnder 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 skinUnder the radar Skin conditions are worsening because of warming temperatures
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Broadway actors and musicians are on the brink of a strikeThe explainer The show, it turns out, may not go on
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Scientists want to use enhanced rock weathering to cool the EarthUnder the radar Rock dust could trap atmospheric carbon
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The full moon calendar for every monthIn depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
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FIRE is catching as people want to leave the traditional workforceIn the spotlight Many are taking steps to leave the workforce sooner than usual
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Digital addiction: the compulsion to stay onlineIn depth What it is and how to stop it
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AI workslop is muddying the American workplaceThe explainer Using AI may create more work for others
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Back to the future: Kids embrace ‘old school’ devicesUnder the radar From MP3s to sewing machines
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Lavender marriage grows in generational appealIn 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 breakthroughsIn Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosisThe explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreadingUnder the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
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The moon is rustingUnder the radar The Earth is likely to blame
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Kissing bug disease has a growing presence in the USThe 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 sugarUnder the radar Sweets make the heat feel more manageable
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The pros and cons of universal health carePros 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 ratesUnder 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 USUnder the radar It could cause both health and ecological problems
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Job hugging: the growing trend of clinging to your jobIn the Spotlight People are staying in their jobs longer than ever
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The pros and cons of banning cellphones in classroomsPros and cons The devices could be major distractions
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Earth's seasons are out of whackUnder the radar The seasons' unfixed nature in different regions of the planet may have impacted biodiversity and evolution
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