Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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
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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
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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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5 of the most invasive animal species on the planet
Speed Read Invasive species are a danger to ecosystems all over the world
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Scientists want to zap coastlines with electricity
Under the Radar Beaches are in for a shock
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AI is cannibalizing itself. And creating more AI.
The Explainer Artificial intelligence consumption is outpacing the data humans are creating
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Baby food is not as healthy as it should be
Under the Radar Labels are leaving things out. And brands are highlighting only what they want to.
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What's dark data and why is it bad for the environment?
The explainer Data is being used and discarded, but still clogging servers
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Should we be worried about declining birth rates?
Talking Points Baby boom or bust
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The Arctic is a ticking 'mercury bomb'
Under the Radar An icy prison break is on the way
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Bananas have been facing extinction. But maybe not for much longer.
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The complex continent conundrum
The explainer Experts cannot agree on how many continents there are
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
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Iceberg A23a is taking a spin
Under the Radar As the iceberg turns, so too does its effect on the neighboring ecosystem
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Algae has a variety of uses and fuel may be next
under the radar The future is green and comes from the deep
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The Great Salt Lake is getting less great by the year
Under the radar Evaporation is wrecking havoc on the local ecosystem
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Life on Earth just (maybe) got older than everyone decided it was
Under the radar Fossil records from western Africa show unexpected findings
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