Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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Walking pneumonia cases are picking up paceThe explainer Another respiratory illness to be wary of
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Why does the US fertility rate keep dropping?The explainer Women are less eager to have children
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Mirror bacteria could pose major health risksUnder the Radar The experimental research could have dangerous impacts
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2024: the year of distrust in scienceIn the Spotlight Science and politics do not seem to mix
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2024: the year of extreme hurricanesIn the Spotlight An eagle eye at a deadly hurricane season
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Chocolate is the latest climate change victim, but scientists may have solutionsUnder the radar Making the sweet treat sustainable
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Why the Y chromosome is vanishing and what this means for the futureThe Explainer A new sex gene could be on the evolution pipeline
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The future of fluoridated water is up for debateThe Explainer The oral benefits are watery
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What is POTS and why is it more common now?The explainer The condition affecting young women
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The most and least environmentally friendly countriesIn Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
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The pros and cons of self-driving carsThe Explainer Examining what it would mean to let AI take the wheel
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Trends in beauty standards signal a right-wing swingIn the Spotlight The new norm is modest, traditional and at home
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Extreme weather events in the last yearIn Depth Warming temperatures are fodder for dangerous weather events
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All about Zealandia, the Earth's potential 8th continentThe Explainer The secret continent went undiscovered for over 300 years
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Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting toward RussiaUnder the radar The pole is on the move
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All the major moon landings so farThe Explainer One giant leap for mankind
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What are Trump's plans for the climate?Today's big question Trump's America may be a lot less green
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The pros and cons of virtual realityPros and cons The digital world is expanding, for better and for worse
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The bacterial consequences of hurricanesUnder the radar Floodwaters are microbial hotbeds
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What are Trump's plans for public health?Today's Big Question From abortion access to vaccine mandates
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How safe are cruise ships in storms?The Explainer The vessels are always prepared
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Mars may have been habitable more recently than thoughtUnder the Radar A lot can happen in 200 million years
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7 drugs that exist in natureThe Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
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Diamonds could be a brilliant climate solutionUnder the radar A girl and the climate's best friend
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