Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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The rise of the space economy
Shoot for the moon
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Newly discovered animal species in the last year
Under the Radar It's a whole new world
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Understanding and saving the biocrust, Earth's living skin
The Explainer The planet's protective layer is being destroyed
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5 of the most invasive animal species on the planet
Speed Read Invasive species are a danger to ecosystems all over the world
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Scientists want to zap coastlines with electricity
Under the Radar Beaches are in for a shock
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AI is cannibalizing itself. And creating more AI.
The Explainer Artificial intelligence consumption is outpacing the data humans are creating
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Baby food is not as healthy as it should be
Under the Radar Labels are leaving things out. And brands are highlighting only what they want to.
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What's dark data and why is it bad for the environment?
The explainer Data is being used and discarded, but still clogging servers
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Should we be worried about declining birth rates?
Talking Points Baby boom or bust
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The Arctic is a ticking 'mercury bomb'
Under the Radar An icy prison break is on the way
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Bananas have been facing extinction. But maybe not for much longer.
under the radar Scientists may have a solution for a longstanding fungus problem
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The complex continent conundrum
The explainer Experts cannot agree on how many continents there are
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The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity
under the radar A cache in a crater
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Iceberg A23a is taking a spin
Under the Radar As the iceberg turns, so too does its effect on the neighboring ecosystem
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Algae has a variety of uses and fuel may be next
under the radar The future is green and comes from the deep
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Life on Earth just (maybe) got older than everyone decided it was
Under the radar Fossil records from western Africa show unexpected findings
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Production of 'dark' oxygen deep in the ocean comes to light
Under the radar The sea is full of se(a)crets
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Gen Z is embracing underconsumption
under the radar Less is more
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The war against AI bots is still really about privacy versus money
The explainer Is this the real life? Is this technology?
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Gassy livestock are going to be taxed in Denmark
Under the Radar Cows are about to cost more moola
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Italy is a hotbed of volcanic activity
The Explainer Concerns over an impending disaster are erupting
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Unusual ideas to slow polar melting are gaining traction
In the Spotlight Pondering the polar problem
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Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers
The explainer The virus may be making us more susceptible to certain cancers
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Why are girls starting puberty earlier?
In Depth Getting older, younger
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