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The Next Big Earthquake Could Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest
A 2025 study suggests that when the next "Big One" hits, coastal land could sink by up to 6 feet. That sudden drop could instantly double the number of people, homes, and roads exposed to flooding.
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Step into the stunning cave that’s reshaping our understanding of prehistoric art.
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Archaeologists investigate the dramatic origins of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago.
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Follow the Artemis mission to bring humanity back to the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
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