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Lyme Disease: Once Bitten Twice ShyWhite-nose Syndrome Found West of Mississippi RiverTaking the Bite Out of West Nile VirusJoin Citizens and Scientists Tracking the Pulse of Our PlanetMeet Robert Leeper, Physical Science Technician
Lyme Disease: Once Bitten Twice Shy
While on your spring hike, beware of hitchhiking ticks—they may carry Lyme Disease.
White-nose Syndrome Found West of Mississippi River
For the first time since its discovery, White-nose syndrome has been found in the West.
Taking the Bite Out of West Nile Virus
The family picnic: food and fun...until unwanted guests show up! Learn what you can do to prevent West Nile virus from infecting your loved ones.
Join Citizens and Scientists Tracking the Pulse of Our Planet
Timing is everything! Consider helping track changes in spring’s arrival
Meet Robert Leeper, Physical Science Technician
Meet one of the next generation of USGS physical scientists.
  • Many Forests Feeling the Heat from Climate Change

    Many Forests Feeling the Heat from Climate Change

    In recognition of World Forestry Day, let’s take a glimpse at USGS science to understand the fate of forests from climate change.

  • Fossil Fuel Emissions Found on Alaska’s Glaciers

    Fossil Fuel Emissions Found on Alaska’s Glaciers

    A new study concludes that fossil fuel emissions are likely contributors to a substantial amount of organic carbon found on glaciers in Alaska. Fossil fuel emissions, which contain organic carbon, can speed up the rate of glacier melt when deposited on glacier surfaces. In addition, the organic molecules associated with these deposits can be transportedContinue Reading

  • Bat White-nose Syndrome:  There is a New Fungus Among Us

    Bat White-nose Syndrome: There is a New Fungus Among Us

    Join us on March 7 to learn about bat white-nose syndrome, which has killed an estimate 5 million bats, and to discuss the profound impacts this emergent wildlife disease may have in the 21st century.

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