Devika Rao, The Week US
Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective. She graduated from Cornell University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in environment and sustainability and a minor in climate change.
Based in New Jersey, Devika spends her free time reading, singing, playing her bass guitar and taking long walks.
Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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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Why the Y chromosome is vanishing and what this means for the future
The Explainer A new sex gene could be on the evolution pipeline
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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 most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2024
In Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
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The Sahara Desert is turning green
Under the Radar From dry to downpour
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The pros and cons of the self-driving car revolution
The Explainer Examining what it would mean to let AI take the wheel
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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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Extreme weather events in the last year
In Depth These events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are "affecting every corner of the world"
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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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All about Zealandia, the Earth's potential 8th continent
The Explainer The secret continent went undiscovered for over 300 years
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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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