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Science Picks (Leads, Feeds, and Story Seeds) from 2009

1. May Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 5/7/2009 (Share)
   Introduction — In this edition of USGS Science Picks, learn about the rapid disappearance of Antarctica's ice shelves, the hazards posed by sand dunes moving due to climate change and how the USGS is spending its $140 million from the President's Recovery Act. You can also discover increasing population numbers for the endangered humpback chub, new life forms found in Southwest caves and an environmentally friendly way to measure snowfall. As you head out camping this summer, you may also want to learn what to do if you come face to face with rattlesnakes!
2. April Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 4/3/2009 (Share)
   Introduction — In this edition of USGS Science Picks, find out about explosive eruptions at Alaska's Mount Redoubt Volcano, historic flooding in the upper Midwest and a new way to gauge our potential for mitigating climate change through storing carbon dioxide in rocks below the earth's surface.
3. March Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 3/6/2009 6:30:00 AM (Share)
   Introduction — In this edition of USGS Science Picks, discover how erosion is doubling along part of Alaska's Arctic coast, a variety of chemicals have been found in the waters flowing into Lake Champlain, and you are needed to help take the pulse of our planet.
4. February Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 2/4/2009 (Share)
   Introduction — Redoubt Volcano could be on the verge of eruption! Want to watch the volcano in real-time? In this edition of USGS science picks, we'll tell you how!
5. January Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 1/16/2009 (Share)
   Introduction — Our presidential inauguration is only a few days away - how many of you know what it takes to make the brass instruments in celebration parades? In this edition of USGS Science Picks, look back on 2008 and discover earthquake impacts to our society, view stunning photographs of glaciers and learn about their response to climate change and uncover new discoveries that help protect endangered and at-risk species. You can also learn about new insight on possible life on Mars, analysis of earthquake probability near a planned liquefied natural gas pipeline, mercury levels in Indiana's water, and more! If you would like to receive Science Picks via e-mail, would like to change the recipient or no longer want to receive it, please e-mail jrobertson@usgs.gov.

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