Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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‘Blue dot fever’ is leading to canceled concertsThe explainer Empty seats could be a sign of economic turmoil
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Brightening clouds with salt could reduce global warmingUnder the radar The process would reflect more light away from Earth
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6 recent scientific breakthroughs and discoveriesIn Depth From cancer cures to maps of the universe
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A plastic film could rip apart virusesUnder the radar The new material kills viruses without harsh chemicals
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This small, long-ignored organ plays a big role in health outcomesIn the spotlight The thymus, an organ that was thought to be obsolete after puberty, may affect disease risk in adults
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Tanzania’s purpose-built Star Homes brighten health outcomesUnder the radar The house’s architecture is cleaner and greener
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Thunderstorm asthma: Warming temperatures are supercharging pollen allergiesUnder the radar April showers bring pollen power
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Not just folklore: A giant kraken-like octopus terrorized the seas in the age of dinosaursUnder the radar These sea creatures may have been some of the fiercest predators
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Single giving: divorce gift registries can help with getting a fresh startUnder the radar Newly single people are creating registries to ask for post-breakup support
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Space hotels offer billion-star serviceUnder the radar Several startups have their eyes on the skies
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The Internet Archive is in dangerUnder the radar More companies are opting not to archive their sites
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving ecosystemUnder the radar The open ocean has new inhabitants
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Cyberdecks are unique, customizable and a technological rebellionUnder the radar The portable computers give users complete control
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Valuable minerals under Antarctica’s melting ice could mean a drilling-ban reversalUnder the radar A new frontier and an old treaty
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How darkening oceans could impact the entire marine food chainUnder the radar Less light spells trouble for humans and animals
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Human sperm gets lost in spaceUnder the radar Zero gravity, zero destination
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Cocaine sharks: In the Bahamas, the fish are testing positive for the narcotic and several legal drugsUnder the radar The animals can experience behavioral changes as a result
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There’s a radioactive time bomb in the Pacific OceanUnder the radar The nuclear waste problem may explode once again
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An asteroid sample contains all the key components for life on Earthunder the radar DNA from a distance
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Climate change is fueling a physical inactivity crisisUnder the radar Too hot to handle
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Nicotine pouches are everywhere, from tech companies to the wellness industryIn depth Nicotine addiction is going strong
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A company wants to launch space mirrors to the chagrin of scientistsUnder the radar A sky full of mirrors
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‘Boy kibble’ is the new toxic internet food trendUnder the radar A masculine way to eat unhealthily
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How NASA shifted an asteroid’s orbitUnder the radar A rock and a hard place
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