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USGS Friday's Findings - June 28, 2024

USGS Friday's Findings - June 28, 2024

Title:  From the Surface to the Deep: Assessing Biodiversity in Offshore Marine Environments with eDNA

Date:  June 28, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11...

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Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Small particles, big problems: A strategy for addressing microplastics science gaps

Learn more about the new strategy for current and future USGS microplastics research.

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Indigenous-Led Climate Adaptation in California

Indigenous-Led Climate Adaptation in California

Southwest CASC-supported researchers highlight Indigenous leaders' approach to climate adaptation and justice through community organizing and...

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Wind Power and Conservation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Wind Power and Conservation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia

U.S. Geological Survey scientists Jill Shaffer and Todd Katzner served as Embassy Science Fellows for the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan’s 2023-2024...

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Understanding Mercury’s Effects on Birds

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Understanding Mercury’s Effects on Birds

In a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, USGS researchers have derived new mercury toxicity reference values and...

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Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

Traversing the Sea for Science: How USGS Uses the Federal Fleet to Study Natural Hazards, Resources, and More

The U.S. Federal Oceanographic Fleet supports Federal and academic marine activities that address a wide range of national needs. The Fleet is...

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Plant Biodiversity: An Often Overlooked Factor in Carbon Storage Models

Plant Biodiversity: An Often Overlooked Factor in Carbon Storage Models

Research from the National, North Central, and Northeast CASCs highlights the link between climate change, plant biodiversity loss, and future carbon...

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Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

In an innovative approach to addressing uranium mining's impact in the Grand Canyon region, the U.S. Geological Survey has released a visually...

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Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Title:  What's the Buzz in USGS Pollinator Science

Date:  June 14, 2024, at 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am-12:00 pm Pacific 

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A new strategy to help unleash USGS eDNA capabilities

A new strategy to help unleash USGS eDNA capabilities

Imagine you could use just a few drops of water to know what sorts of animals and plants were present in an area. What an incredible tool this would...

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60 years of data show shifts in the winter ranges of three duck species in the Midwest

60 years of data show shifts in the winter ranges of three duck species in the Midwest

RESTON, Va. — The autumn and winter ranges of three species of economically important dabbling ducks have shifted since the 1960s according to new...

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Pathology Case of the Month - Little Brown Bat

Pathology Case of the Month - Little Brown Bat

History: An adult female 7.57-g Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) was found dead in May in Montana, USA and was collected for screening for white...

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