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Rachel DuRose

Rachel DuRose

Former Future Perfect Fellow

    Latest articles by Rachel DuRose

    Health
    The US has new Covid-19 variants on the rise. Meet Eris and Fornax.The US has new Covid-19 variants on the rise. Meet Eris and Fornax.
    Health

    What “Eris” and “Fornax” tell us about the future of the pandemic.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Future Perfect
    AI-discovered drugs will be for sale sooner than you thinkAI-discovered drugs will be for sale sooner than you think
    Future Perfect

    It takes forever to get drugs on the market. AI could help speed up the process.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Science
    A new international space race is on — and it could junk up our pristine moonA new international space race is on — and it could junk up our pristine moon
    Science

    With India’s moon landing and other recent attempts, there’s a risk of creating a cosmic junkyard.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Science
    What’s going on with your lightbulbs?What’s going on with your lightbulbs?
    Science

    No, incandescent lightbulbs aren’t banned.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Future Perfect
    Half the world is at risk of dengue. Why is there no universal way to prevent it?Half the world is at risk of dengue. Why is there no universal way to prevent it?
    Future Perfect

    This painful, mosquito-borne virus could spread even more if new innovations can’t scale.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Health
    This tick’s spit can make you allergic to meatThis tick’s spit can make you allergic to meat
    Health

    Why cases of alpha-gal syndrome are on the rise.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Climate
    There’s no such thing as a disaster-resistant place anymoreThere’s no such thing as a disaster-resistant place anymore
    Climate

    Climate risks are becoming increasingly expensive. Not just locally, but globally.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Future Perfect
    We finally have malaria vaccines. The next hurdle: Distributing them.We finally have malaria vaccines. The next hurdle: Distributing them.
    Future Perfect

    Malaria kills half a million people a year in Africa. We can prevent that — if we act fast enough.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Future Perfect
    How America solved its first air pollution crisis — and why solving the next one will be harderHow America solved its first air pollution crisis — and why solving the next one will be harder
    Future Perfect

    The history of American air pollution, explained.

    By Rachel DuRose
    Climate
    If you can’t breathe well, neither can your petIf you can’t breathe well, neither can your pet
    Climate

    How to tell if your pet is suffering from wildfire smoke.

    By Rachel DuRose and Oshan Jarow