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Opening a Dam to Study and Improve Resources in the Grand Canyon
Dams don't help just by holding water back. By opening Glen Canyon Dam's jet tubes for a high flow experiment—scheduled to take place on March 5—scientists can study and improve resources in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more by listening to our interview with John Hamill, USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Program Chief. Go to the bottom of the ‘Show Details’
Where can I go for more information on amphibian declines and deformities?
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With the Award Season upon us, some of you were curious: What exactly is that famous little golden guy Oscar made of?
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How can I stop a male cardinal from repeatedly hitting my windows?
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Using CHIPS to Preserve Puget Sound
Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.
We had a "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?
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At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in an earthquake?
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Hazard Roundup--January 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
Nutrient Sources and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia
USGS hydrologist Richard Alexander talks about the nine States that contribute to the majority of nutrients in the northern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the economic and ecological health of one of the Nation's largest and most productive fisheries.
CoreFacts: It's short on time and big on science.
CoreFacts: It’s short on time and big on science. CoreFacts is coming Feb 4th, 2008. Subscribe today!