Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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Nitazene is elusively raising opioid deaths
The explainer The drug is usually consumed accidentally
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The most downloaded country song in the US is AI-generated
Under the radar Both the song and artist appear to be entirely the creation of artificial intelligence
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Fast food is no longer affordable to low-income Americans
The explainer Cheap meals are getting farther out of reach
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God is now just one text away because of AI
Under the radar People can talk to a higher power through AI chatbots
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More adults are dying before the age of 65
Under the radar The phenomenon is more pronounced in Black and low-income populations
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The plant-based portfolio diet focuses on heart health
The Explainer Its guidelines are flexible and vegan-friendly
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The Southern Ocean is holding in a 'burp'
Under the radar The heat from the past can affect the future
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Scientists have developed a broad-spectrum snake bite antivenom
Under the radar It works on some of the most dangerous species
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‘Deskilling’: a dangerous side effect of AI use
The explainer Workers are increasingly reliant on the new technology
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AI models may be developing a ‘survival drive’
Under the radar Chatbots are refusing to shut down
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Testosterone therapy in women highlights the lack of women’s health research
The explainer There is no FDA-approved testosterone product for women
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Covid-19 mRNA vaccines could help fight cancer
Under the radar They boost the immune system
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How climate change poses a national security threat
The explainer A global problem causing more global problems
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AI is making houses more expensive
Under the radar Homebuying is also made trickier by AI-generated internet listings
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Megabatteries are powering up clean energy
Under the radar They can store and release excess energy
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The Earth is getting darker
Under the radar The planet’s reflectivity is out of whack
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Climate change is getting under our skin
Under the radar Skin conditions are worsening because of warming temperatures
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Scientists want to use enhanced rock weathering to cool the Earth
Under the radar Rock dust could trap atmospheric carbon
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FIRE is catching as people want to leave the traditional workforce
In the spotlight Many are taking steps to leave the workforce sooner than usual
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Digital addiction: the compulsion to stay online
In depth What it is and how to stop it
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Lavender marriage grows in generational appeal
In 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 breakthroughs
In Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
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AI chatbots are leading some to psychosis
The explainer The technology may be fueling delusions
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
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