
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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 Climate change can impact our gut healthUnder the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthyUnder the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 The marvelous powers of mucusThe Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom By Devika Rao, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above averageUnder the radar Prepare for strong storms in the coming months By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Is the world losing scientific innovation?Today's big question New research seems to be less exciting By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Today's big question
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 Women need more pain management during gynecological proceduresUnder the radar Pain should no longer be ignored By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated Under the radar
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 How the AI takeover will likely affect women more than menThe Explainer The tech boom is a blow to gender equality By Devika Rao, The Week US Published The Explainer
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 Could the 'zombie fungus' from 'The Last of Us' exist in real life?The Explainer Climate change is increasing fungal infections By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated The Explainer
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 A zombie volcano is coming back to life, but there is no need to worry just yetUnder the radar Uturuncu's seismic activity is the result of a hydrothermal system By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 The Y chromosome degrades over time and men's health is paying for itUnder the radar The chromosome loss is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 'Bioelectric bacteria on steroids' could aid in pollutant cleanup and energy renewalUnder the radar The new species is sparking hope for environmental efforts By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Earth's oceans were once green and could one day turn purpleUnder the radar The current blue may be temporary By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 A bacterial toxin could be contributing to the colorectal cancer rise in younger peopleUnder the radar Most exposure occurs in childhood By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Cultural copying: Western fast fashion is co-opting South Asian cultureUnder the radar Reformation's new collection resembles traditional South Asian garments By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 And the Oscar goes to … no one in particular: Movies made with AI can now win awardsUnder the radar Generative AI is no longer a barrier to acclaim By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 How to see the Lyrid meteor showerThe explainer A nice time to look to the skies By Devika Rao, The Week US Published The explainer
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 Anti-anxiety drug has a not-too-surprising effect on fishUnder the radar The fish act bolder and take more risks By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 The tobacco industry could be the beneficiary of health agency cutsThe explainer Anti-tobacco initiatives may go up in smoke By Devika Rao, The Week US Published The explainer
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 North America is 'dripping' into Earth's mantleUnder the radar Things are rocky below the surface By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 The pros and cons of GMOsPros and Cons The modified crops are causing controversy By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated Pros and Cons
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 Ukraine is experiencing an 'ecocide' and wants Russia to payUnder the radar The environment is a silent victim of war By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Space ads could be coming to a sky near youUnder the radar Making space for commercial profits By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Tuberculosis is seeing a resurgence, and it's only going to get worseUnder the radar The spread of the deadly infection is buoyed by global unrest By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
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 Scientists invent a solid carbon-negative building materialUnder the radar Building CO2 into the buildings By Devika Rao, The Week US Published Under the radar
