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The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking new Mendenhall Research Fellows! The USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for...

As the climate changes and sea levels rise, there is concern that sinking coastlines could exacerbate risks to infrastructure, as well as human and...

To understand stony coral tissue disease, USGS biologists peer through microscopes at tiny polyps and algal cells. But the impacts of the disease are...

Volcanic hazards can be awe-inspiring displays of the Earth’s power, but each has the potential to threaten lives and infrastructure, as well as...

Lithium is the lightweight champion of the periodic table; one of the universe’s lightest elements, it is playing a crucial role in the transition to...

Learn more about how the U.S. Geological Survey is advancing our cutting-edge water monitoring networks to stay ahead of and drive technological...

While most people realize that cars, planes, and power plants contribute to climate change, there's another major source of greenhouse gases that's...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong signed a joint Communique bilateral statement on August 5 during the...

To learn more about USGS’s role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Debby, click the button below.

USGS scientists across the nation are working to understand, predict and prevent impacts from harmful algal blooms to people and wildlife.