Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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The pros and cons of virtual realityPros and cons The digital world is expanding, for better and for worse
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The bacterial consequences of hurricanesUnder the radar Floodwaters are microbial hotbeds
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How safe are cruise ships in storms?The Explainer The vessels are always prepared
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Mars may have been habitable more recently than thoughtUnder the Radar A lot can happen in 200 million years
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7 drugs that exist in natureThe Explainer Aspirin comes from willow bark. Heroin is made from poppy buds. And more!
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Diamonds could be a brilliant climate solutionUnder the radar A girl and the climate's best friend
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What is NASA working on?In Depth A running list of the space agency's most exciting developments
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The ocean's blue economy is growing. Can the tide continue to rise?The Explainer The big blue is bringing in the green
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Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk RoadUnder the radar The discovery changed what was known about the old trade route
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A giant meteor did double duty on Earth billions of years agoUnder the Radar Nutrients from the impact led to a "fertilizer bomb"
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No more bugging: how Egypt became certified malaria-freeUnder the radar It was a century-long effort
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Some of Earth's oldest crust is disintegrating. No cause for alarm, folks.Under the radar Even stable land is slowly changing
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Earth's carbon sinks are collapsingUnder the Radar Forests and soil are not operating as usual
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Flame retardants found in black plastics could have health consequencesUnder the Radar Time to replace your kitchen tools
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Climate safe havens may be a thing of the pastUnder the radar Safe spaces are few and far between
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What does marine life do during a hurricane?The Explainer The underwater ecosystem also faces deadly consequences
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The internet is being overrun by adsUnder the Radar Grabbing attention has never been more annoying
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It's not just ice quantity that climate change affects. It's also quality.Under the Radar Ice is getting thinner and frailer
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Extinct volcanos are a treasure trove of elementsUnder the Radar Rare earth elements may be a little less rare
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The Sahara Desert is turning greenUnder the Radar From dry to downpour
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Bacteria is evolving to live (and infect) in spaceUnder the Radar The ISS has new micro-habitants
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Iron fertilization: Scientists want to add the element to the ocean to capture carbonUnder the Radar Adding metal to marine life
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Earth may be gaining a temporary moonUnder the radar A planetary plus-one
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The rise of the space economyShoot for the moon
