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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The moon, it's shrinking!
The Explainer Landing on the moon is soon going to be harder than previously thought
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The ideological gap between younger men and women is becoming a chasm
Under the radar Seeing eye to eye is becoming a fading object in the rearview mirror
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Excess screen time is making children only see what is in front of them
Under the radar The future is looking blurry. And very nearsighted.
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The Taliban's ongoing attack on women's rights
In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns
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The most and least environmentally friendly countries of 2023
In Depth Which nations are making strides, and which are missing the mark?
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Japan's new solar panel technology might forever alter the renewables market
Under the radar All thanks to perovskite solar panel technology
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Cruise ships are floating hotbeds for sexual assault
Under the radar The number of reported cases increased in 2023
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Celestial events to watch in 2024
The Explainer Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies
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Long-term respiratory illness is here to stay
The Explainer Covid is not the only disease with a long version
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How the Himalayas may be slowing global climate change
The Explainer A natural phenomenon is helping cool glaciers
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The danger of fire-ice
The Explainer Methane is frozen at the bottom of the ocean. But maybe not for long.
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The biggest climate records hit this year
In Depth The sheer number of climate records made in 2023 presents a harrowing warning of the destructiveness of climate change
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Why are ocean waves getting bigger?
The Explainer Damaged coastlines and stronger storms are in our future
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All the takeaways from COP28
In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy
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2023: the year of overtourism backlash
The Explainer People are traveling again … maybe too much
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Places that are already seeing a boost in tourism due to climate change
The Explainer Warmer temperatures are moving travelers north
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What is dark tourism?
The Explainer Travelers' fascination with the macabre is not new
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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
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Want to understand climate change? Look to the clouds.
The Explainer Scientists are still uncovering the role clouds play in climate change
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What's the microbiome and why is it so important?
The Explainer Our bodies serve as vibrant ecosystems for trillions of microbes
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The dangers of too much caffeine
The Explainer It is possible to overdose on the stimulant
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The new civil rights frontier: artificial intelligence
The Explainer Experts worry that AI could further inequality and discrimination
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Marijuana use associated with heart attack and stroke
Speed Read Two new studies point to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems
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The pros and cons of safe injection sites for opioids
Pros and cons The sites have saved lives but many worry they're too lax
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Pros and cons