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People moved back to Pompeii after devastating eruption, excavations reveal

Archaeologists discover Pompeii was resettled post-eruption

Grace O’Connor

Recent archaeological findings in Pompeii have revealed a remarkable and previously under-examined aspect of the ancient city’s history: people returned to the site after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius…

Under water: How FEMA’s outdated flood maps incentivize property owners to take risks

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Under water: The dangers of relying on FEMA’s outdated flood maps for property owners

Grace O’Connor

The maps intended to guide decisions on flood risk across the nation are increasingly being exposed as a source of hidden danger, not a solution. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's…

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking Tuesday. Here’s how to see it

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Guide to watching the Perseid meteor shower peak on Tuesday

Grace O’Connor

Each year, in the warmth of the summer, the Earth passes through a cosmic cloud of debris, creating one of the most anticipated celestial events for skywatchers. This phenomenon, known…

Why Niger is investigating the million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth

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Why the $5 million sale of the biggest Mars rock on Earth is being investigated by Niger

Grace O’Connor

In the arid expanses of the Sahara Desert, a remarkable geological find once drew global attention—a massive fragment of Mars, ejected from the Red Planet’s surface by a violent cosmic…

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

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5-month ISS mission ends as astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX

Grace O’Connor

After nearly half a year orbiting above Earth, a team of astronauts has returned home following an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The journey back, completed with…

Destructive storms threaten parts of Midwest, Southeast this weekend

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Severe storms forecast to hit Midwest, Southeast this weekend

Grace O’Connor

Forecasters are warning that a series of powerful weather systems is expected to move across portions of the Midwest and Southeast over the coming weekend, bringing the potential for damaging…