Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 but not to pre-pandemic levels
Speed Read Life expectancy is slowly crawling back up
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Places that will become climate refuges
The Explainer The Midwest may become the new hotspot to move
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What is dark tourism?
The Explainer Travelers' fascination with the macabre is not new
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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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The extreme weather events of 2023
In Depth Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, and are 'affecting every corner of the world'
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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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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
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12 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From photos of the infant universe to an energy advancement that could save the planet
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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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Upcoming celestial events to watch in 2023 and beyond
The Explainer Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies
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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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Why infant mortality is rising
The Explainer The infant mortality rate recently rose for the first time in two decades
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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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6 looming climate tipping points that imperil our planet
The Explainer A UN report details the thresholds we may be close to crossing
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An increasing number of dog owners are 'vaccine hesitant' about rabies
Speed Read A new survey points to canine vaccine hesitancy
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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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A tropical skin disease is making the rounds in the US
Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration
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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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