Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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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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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Quit-smoking ads are being put outUnder 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 impactsUnder the radar Submarine canyons could be affecting the climate more than previously thought
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Scientists are speeding up evolutionUnder the radar Proteins can evolve in minutes
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Sloth fever shows no signs of slowing downThe explainer The vector-borne illness is expanding its range
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How 'freakosystems' are becoming the normThe 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 changeThe Explainer Climate missions could be going dark
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A new subtype of diabetes was found and it may require different treatmentUnder 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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