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Bats Still Haunted by Deadly FungusWilliam T. Pecora, Pioneer of Earth Science from SpaceLuna Leopold, Son of Aldo Leopold, Pioneer of Water ScienceHenry Gannett, Early American GeographerFlorence Bascom, Pioneer Geologist
Bats Still Haunted by Deadly Fungus
As Halloween approaches and hibernation nears, these animals of the night sky face an uncertain future. Read more
William T. Pecora, Pioneer of Earth Science from Space
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
Luna Leopold, Son of Aldo Leopold, Pioneer of Water Science
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
Henry Gannett, Early American Geographer
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
Florence Bascom, Pioneer Geologist
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
  • USGS and Wildlife Research – Looking Forward

    USGS and Wildlife Research – Looking Forward

    Fri, 12 Oct 2012

    USGS wishes The Wildlife Society happy 75th Birthday and looks forward to attending their annual conference. Stop by our booth!

  • USGS Storm Surge Sensors

    USGS Storm Surge Sensors

    Tue, 28 Aug 2012

    In response to Hurricane Isaac, USGS has deployed several hundred storm surge sensors to collect information about the effects of Isaac on the Gulf Coast.

  • A History of Rubble and Rumblings: Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.

    A History of Rubble and Rumblings: Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.

    Mon, 27 Aug 2012

    Join us on September 5th in Reston, VA for a free public lecture on the 2011 Virginia earthquake!

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    Malaria Transmission Peaks at Much Cooler Temperatures than Previously Predicted
    (Released: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:52:43 EDT)

    Not-So-Permanent Permafrost
    (Released: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT)

    Isolation of Puerto Rico's Manatees Affects Survival Odds
    (Released: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 9:00:00 EDT)

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