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There is always something news worthy happening at the Fort Collins Science Center. Read below to learn more about our latest research, new advances in our fields of study, and topics that affect all of our lives.

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Much Deserved Award Presented to Dr. Jill Baron

Much Deserved Award Presented to Dr. Jill Baron

Every two years, the U.S. Geological Survey reviews top scientists for possible promotion to Senior Scientist (ST) - the highest level that a federal...

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EarthWord: Crepuscular

EarthWord: Crepuscular

The term crepuscular describes events relating to, resembling, or occurring during twilight, meaning morning and evening hours. An animal described as...

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Cranes and Drones: Strange Airfellows?

Cranes and Drones: Strange Airfellows?

When U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) biologist Leanne Hanson answered a “call” in 2009 for interested USGS scientists to learn to operate drones, she...

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Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Birds, Bats, and Bugs

Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Birds, Bats, and Bugs

Migratory birds provide ecosystem benefits that include pest control, pollination of plants and serve as food sources for other wildlife.  They are...

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Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

The recent recipient of two major awards, Craig D. Allen, a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center, has loved...

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