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The USGS released a new world estimate for conventional oil and gas resources.
The USGS and partners are designing an earthquake early warning system for California to help save lives and property.
The larger and more aggressive Eastern species thrives in a threatened species’ forest habitat.
Science or Soundbite? Is the recent increase in midcontinent earthquakes natural or man-made? Find out here.
The USGS plays an integral role in the new U.S. Water Partnership, which will bring together public and private resources to address water challenges around the world.
While on your spring hike, beware of hitchhiking ticks—they may carry Lyme Disease.
For the first time since its discovery, White-nose syndrome has been found in the West.
There are now over 60,000 maps and publications for sale for only a dollar now through May 7!
Spring rains in the eastern Horn of Africa are projected to begin late this year and be substantially lower than normal.
After nearly 2 years of meticulous research, academic and government scientists confirmed that the 2010 oil spill had damaged local coral ecosystems
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