A large prawn walks over a field of mineral-rich nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).

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As Interest in Deep-Sea Mining Grows, Scientists Raise Alarms About the Possible Ecological Consequences

Gathering minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from the seabed could affect everything from sponges to whales. The long-term effects of these extractions remain uncertain

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Archaeologists found the battlefield on private land a few miles away from Fort Ligonier in Pennsylvania.

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Archaeologists Discover Site Where George Washington Stopped a Friendly Fire Incident by Blocking Muskets With His Sword