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Invasive Burmese Pythons Are Good Navigators and Can Find Their Way Home

Released: 3/19/2014 8:00:00 AM
Invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida are able to find their way home even when moved far away from their capture locations, a finding that has implications for the spread of the species.

Value of U.S. Mineral Production Decreased in 2013

Released: 3/14/2014 9:00:00 AM
Last year, the estimated value of mineral production in the U.S. was $74.3 billion, a slight decrease from $75.8 billion in 2012.

Parasite in Live Asian Swamp Eels May Cause Human Illness

Released: 3/12/2014 4:52:35 PM
Raw or undercooked Asian swamp eels could transmit a parasitic infection called gnathostomiasis to consumers.

Asian Carp Eggs Found Near Lynxville, Wisc.

Released: 3/11/2014 3:14:29 PM
Asian carp eggs, including late-stage embryos nearly ready to hatch from the egg, were recently identified in samples collected by U.S. Geological Survey scientists in 2013 from the Upper Mississippi River as far north as Lynxville, Wisc.

"Ultra Marathon Champion" Bird May Plan Flights Based on Weather Across Pacific

Released: 3/11/2014 1:00:00 PM
A recent U.S. Geological Survey-led study of the bar-tailed godwit, a shorebird known famously as the ultimate marathon champion of bird flight, suggests that these birds can sense broad weather patterns and optimally time their long, nonstop, transoceanic migrations to destinations thousands of miles away.

Amazon Carbon Dynamics: Understanding the Photosynthesis-Climate Link

Released: 3/11/2014 1:00:00 PM
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey, the University of Michigan, the University of Arizona, and the University of Technology, Sydney (Australia) are collaborating with scientists in Brazil on a three-year research project that investigates a basic yet unanswered question in Earth-system and global carbon-cycle science: What controls the response of photosynthesis in Amazon tropical forests to seasonal variations in climate?

New Maps of Afghanistan Provide "Fingerprint" of Natural Resources

Released: 3/10/2014 10:00:00 AM
A coalition of scientists from the United States and Afghanistan today released 60 high-tech maps that will help Afghanistan chart a course for future economic development.

2011 Oklahoma Induced Earthquake May Have Triggered Larger Quake

Released: 3/6/2014 5:00:00 PM
In a new study involving researchers at the U.S. Geological Survey, scientists observed that a human-induced magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Prague, Oklahoma in November 2011 may have triggered the larger M5.7 earthquake less than a day later.

Global Undiscovered Copper Resources Estimated at 3.5 Billion Metric Tons

Released: 3/6/2014 11:30:00 AM
The first-ever, geologically-based global assessment of undiscovered copper resources estimates that 3.5 billion metric tons of copper may exist worldwide.

President's 2015 Budget Proposes $1.1 Billion for the USGS

Released: 3/4/2014 3:21:16 PM
The President's fiscal year (FY) 2015 budget request for the U.S. Geological Survey is $1.1 billion, an increase of $41.3 million above the FY 2014 enacted level. The FY 2015 Budget reflects the President's ongoing commitment to scientific discovery and innovation to support decision making in addressing critical societal needs and to support a robust economy, while protecting the health and environment of the Nation.

25 Years After the Exxon Valdez, Sea Otter Population at Pre-Spill Levels

Released: 2/28/2014 11:00:00 AM
Nearly 25 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill injured wildlife off the coast of Alaska, a new report issued today by the U.S. Geological Survey indicates that sea otters have returned to pre-spill numbers within the most heavily oiled areas of Prince William Sound.

The National Map and National Atlas Merge

Released: 2/28/2014 11:00:00 AM
During this year, National Atlas of the United States and The National Map will transition into a combined single source for geospatial and cartographic information.

Burmese Pythons Pose Little Risk to People in Everglades

Released: 2/27/2014 2:30:00 PM
The estimated tens of thousands of Burmese pythons now populating the Everglades present a low risk to people in the park, according to a new assessment by U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service scientists.

Pollutants Pose Threat to Mekong River Residents

Released: 2/27/2014 11:30:00 AM
Portions of the Mekong River Basin contain hotspots of persistent organic pollutants that pose a significant threat to the residents and wildlife of the Mekong Basin, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study.

Barred Owls Ousting Spotted Owls in the Pacific Northwest

Released: 2/24/2014 11:25:09 AM
An increase in the barred owl population is contributing to the decline of threatened Northern spotted owls, according to models developed by U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Forest Service scientists.

Media Advisory: USGS to Host Congressional Briefing: Earthquake Science and Remaining Mysteries

Released: 2/20/2014 11:20:00 AM
Come learn about the great leaps in research over the last 50 years, and the research still underway to understand the remaining mysteries of earthquake hazards.

Linking U.S. and Canadian Border Waters

Released: 2/19/2014 9:00:00 AM
Clearer views of waters along the U.S. and Canadian border are now possible with new seamless digital maps. These maps make it easier to solve complex water issues that require a thorough understanding of drainage systems on both sides of the International Boundary.

 

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