Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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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The moon is rusting
Under the radar The Earth is likely to blame
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Climate change is making us eat more sugar
Under the radar Sweets make the heat feel more manageable
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Human evolution may be responsible for autism rates
Under the radar Neurodiversity and a complex brain may go hand in hand
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Endangered shark meat is being mislabeled and sold in the US
Under the radar It could cause both health and ecological problems
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Job hugging: the growing trend of clinging to your job
In the Spotlight People are staying in their jobs longer than ever
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Earth's seasons are out of whack
Under the radar The seasons' unfixed nature in different regions of the planet may have impacted biodiversity and evolution
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Canyons under the Antarctic have deep impacts
Under the radar Submarine canyons could be affecting the climate more than previously thought
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Scientists are speeding up evolution
Under the radar Proteins can evolve in minutes
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Sloth fever shows no signs of slowing down
The explainer The vector-borne illness is expanding its range
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