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You know the states, but how does your memory hold up when it comes to the capitals?
Logan DeLoye|
From New York City to Charleston, these U.S. shopping destinations offer everything from luxury boutiques to charming local finds.
Nitya Rao|
Do you live in the most stressed, or least stressed city in America?
Logan DeLoye|
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|

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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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