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Not sure where to make your next European vacation? Here are seven of the most charming cities across the continent that are a must.
Alexandria Ingham|
A new study ranks the best U.S. cities for young professionals, comparing jobs, salaries, rent, commute times, and cost of living.
Nitya Rao|
New data reveals which U.S. cities are tipping the scales and why it matters.
Logan DeLoye|
'Third places' are spaces that are separate from home and work. They may be critical for individual and collective well-being.
Eden Gordon|
Did your city rank among the five healthiest, or the five unhealthiest places to live in the U.S.?
Logan DeLoye|
Some scenic cities feel like you’ve walked onto the set of the latest European romance movie. Here are 12 to add to your travel list!
Sam Hindman|
The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in two co-hosting cities, and you’re not the only one wondering why that is.
Orrin Konheim|
Have a passion for second-hand shopping or have your eye on a specific vintage item? You might want to check out these cities.
Sam Hindman|

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Geology


if you want explosive drama with your hiking adventures, there’s nothing like walking on a volcano. Here are 10 trails that will take you there.
Julie Fogerson|
A future mega-earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could lead to the “Big One” along the San Andreas fault in California—or vice versa—according to clues found in sediment cores.
Nick Keppler|
From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
Editorial Staff|
Every second counts when it comes to earthquakes, and Android‘s AEA system is changing how people prepare for one of nature’s most unpredictable disasters.
CaLea Johnson|

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