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USGS Patents: A Novel Approach to Science
At the USGS, we talk about how our science is designed to help decision-makers, resource managers, and the public tackle the challenges of our day, from climate change, to natural resources, to natural hazards. In most cases, our research takes the form of peer-reviewed, published papers or data that have been reviewed and brought up to USGS standards for release.
Could You Be a Mendenhall Research Fellow?
The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking new Mendenhall Research Fellows! The USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with USGS scientists, often as a final element to enhance their formal career preparation. The opportunities are open through Thursday, January 6, 2022.
First Images of Earth Taken by the Landsat 9 Satellite Released
Landsat 9, a joint mission from the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA that launched Sept. 27, has collected its first images of Earth.
Spooky Science
USGS researchers frequently brave potentially haunted field sites and study spooky-looking creatures. Here’s a list of 13, right in time for Halloween.
ShakeOut 2021: Earthquake Awareness Enables Community Preparedness
Get ready to shake it like it’s real! ShakeOut 2021: Drop (or Lock), Cover, and Hold On!
Northern Spotted Owl Still Fights for Survival
Three studies highlight how the interactions between northern spotted owl and the invasive barred owl are intertwined.
New Eruption at Kīlauea Summit
A new eruption at Kīlauea's summit began at approximately 3:20 p.m. HST on September 29, 2021. Lava activity is currently confined to Halema'uma'u crater within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Gas emissions in the summit region are elevated.
A Century of Watching the Colorado River
Right where the Colorado River flows into the mouth of the Grand Canyon, an inconspicuous 20-foot-high concrete tower rises from the riverbank.
A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch
Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.
USGS Hazards Science – Be Informed and Be Prepared
Read below to learn about USGS hazards science, National Preparedness Month, and resources available to explore various hazards in more detail or sign up for alerts.
USGS Crews Work Fast to Capture Critical Flooding Measurements in the Mid-Atlantic
To learn more about USGS’s role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Ida, visit https://www.usgs.gov/Ida