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Newly Identified Fungus Implicated in White-Nose Syndrome in Bats: Mysterious Bat Disease Decimates Colonies in the Northeast
Released: 10/30/2008 1:00:00 PM (Share)
A previously undescribed, cold-loving fungus has been linked to white-nose syndrome, a condition associated with the deaths of over 100,000 hibernating bats in the northeastern United States. The findings are published in this week's issue of Science.

Earthquakes? Don't Freak Out--ShakeOut!
Released: 10/28/2008 6:41:29 AM (Share)
What if you knew that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake would happen in less than three weeks? In a new video interview, USGS earthquake scientist Dr. Lucy Jones explains that millions of Southern Californians will be preparing as if they do know, thanks to the Great Southern California ShakeOut.

October Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Released: 10/28/2008 (Share)
In this October edition of Science Picks, crack the mystery of freaky frog fungus, sneaky iguanas, a "Halloween" fish and what’s lurking in our drinking water. Glaciers and sea otters are disappearing, while deep-sea corals and devilishly hot geothermal energy are thriving. Don’t be spooked — read on for clues to these mysteries and more!

Genetics Provide Evidence for the Movement of Avian Influenza Viruses from Asia to North America via Migratory Birds
Released: 10/27/2008 11:49:09 AM (Share)
Wild migratory birds may be more important carriers of avian influenza viruses from continent to continent than previously thought, according to new scientific research that has important implications for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus surveillance in North America.

Where is Snæfellsjökull?
Released: 10/24/2008 2:10:45 PM (Share)
Where is Snæfellsjökull? ... and what does it look like? Now you can find out. You can also learn where Eyjafjallajökull, Breiðamerkurjökull, and Þórisjökull are and what they look like. Just maybe, for our non-Icelandic audience, we need to explain. These are not typos. They are just four of the geographic names, gleaned from literature dating back to 13th century Icelandic sagas, for Iceland’s 269 modern named glaciers.

Ceremony Marks 140th Anniversary of Devastating Hayward Quake
Released: 10/21/2008 7:36:03 AM (Share)
Bay Area Schools, Businesses, Governments Practice Readiness for Next Big Quake

Media Advisory: Ceremony Marks 140th Anniversary of Devastating Hayward Quake
Released: 10/17/2008 3:02:42 PM (Share)
Bay Area Schools, Businesses, Governments Practice Readiness for Next Big Quake

Extreme Coastal Changes and Storm Surge Measurements from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
Released: 10/6/2008 2:11:17 PM (Share)
Reporters are invited to attend a special presentation about the impacts of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav on the Texas and Louisiana coast. Compelling before-and-after photographs of the storms will be Bolivar Peninsula before and two days after Ike presented during an earth-science conference in Houston, October 6.

Most Alaskan Glaciers Retreating, Thinning, and Stagnating, Says Major USGS Report
Released: 10/6/2008 11:44:25 AM (Share)
Most glaciers in every mountain range and island group in Alaska are experiencing significant retreat, thinning or stagnation, especially glaciers at lower elevations, according to a new book published by the U.S. Geological Survey. In places, these changes began as early as the middle of the 18th century.

"Rock Stars" to Present Geologic Findings at Houston Conference
Released: 10/6/2008 8:58:30 AM (Share)
Top scientists from across the world, including 192 earth science experts from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), will be gathering this week to share their latest findings and most innovative research.

 

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