Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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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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Cellphone use may be lowering sperm count
Speed Read Electromagnetic radiation could be affecting male fertility
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Malaria is spreading, but we can stop it
The Explainer Climate change is hastening the disease but medicine is catching up
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Under Antarctic ice lies a hidden landscape
Speed Read Climate change may reveal it over time
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Humans are polluting the upper atmosphere with flaming space junk
Speed Read Experts are still unsure of the effects
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The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Pros and Cons Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
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The moon is older than we thought
Speed Read New data adds 40 million years to the satellite's age
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How viruses can help fight antibiotic-resistant infections
Speed Read So-called phage therapy could be the next big thing
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Get to know the 2023 Nobel Prize winners
In Depth A look at the men and women behind the groundbreaking work honored this year
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Could bacteria solve the world's plastic problem?
The Explainer Scientists are genetically engineering bacteria to break down plastic
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Species currently on the verge of extinction
The Explainer Climate change and human development are threatening to leave some of the planet's wildlife behind
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How climate change increases cases of substance abuse
The Explainer Increased drug hospitalizations could be related to the heat
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Why Apple's carbon-neutral claims may be misleading
Speed Read The company isn't disclosing all the information, a new report alleges
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How can cities better prepare for flooding? Be a sponge.
The Explainer In 'sponge cities,' green infrastructure would absorb excess water instead of pushing it somewhere else
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Experts are worried about tuberculosis again
Speed Read The deadly disease regained its crown as the world's biggest infectious killer in October 2022
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
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