Earthquake shakes Evansville area
A minor earthquake occurred in the Evansville area with a preliminary magnitude of 3.9, according to the USGS. This region has been identified as having a potential for damaging earthquakes.
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USGS researchers link Mercury levels in Lake Tulane to global climate changes, while also analyzing African dust's role in affecting coral health. Additionally, scientists explore the Chesapeake Bay bolide's crater formation and its structural implications.
Experts meet to evaluate watershed restoration for salmon in Pacific rivers
Scientists from various disciplines gather to develop recommendations for restoring Pacific rivers for salmon habitats. The workshop aims to select candidate watersheds and measurements for evaluating restoration success, bringing together expertise in watershed restoration.
USGS information available on recent MTBE risk findings
A new study from the USGS and Oregon Graduate Institute reveals that up to 9,000 community water wells in 31 states may be contaminated with MTBE due to proximity to leaking underground storage tanks. The EPA has announced plans to phase out MTBE use in gasoline, but it will persist in the environment for at least a decade.
USGS seeks citzens of all ages to listen for frogs and toads
The USGS is launching a citizen science program to monitor frogs and toads across the United States. Volunteers will collect data on local amphibian populations, helping scientists understand the decline of these species worldwide.
BioOne appoints first board of directors
The BioOne Board will guide policies and progress, comprising ten individuals from collaborating organizations. The aggregation will offer cross-journal searches and inter-journal linking, with a broad selection of journals from AIBS member societies.
Why so many earthquakes lately? Who's next?
The USGS has been monitoring a series of large earthquakes around the world since August 17. The seismic activity is believed to be related to stress buildup in the Earth's crust. Scientists will discuss their findings and lessons learned from recent earthquakes, including those in Turkey, Greece, Taiwan, and Mexico.
A first: Endangered puaiohi birds fledge four chicks in the wild
The USGS has successfully released captive-reared puaiohi birds into the wild, with four chicks having already fledged. This is a significant step towards the species' recovery, with biologists optimistic about re-establishing a self-sustaining population.
USGS assesses nation's biological resources at century end
The USGS report synthesizes current information to document the changing nation's biological resources, identifying key factors affecting biological resources nationwide. Land use, water use, and nonindigenous species are the primary factors having broad-scale effects.
Biologists work to preserve rainforests endangered plants
UC and CREW biologists use a basic hole-puncher to collect plant samples, then study how to protect them from dehydration and rehydration. They discover that plants secrete a hormone called abscisic acid to protect themselves during dry times.
USGS: The Importance Of Taxonomy
Taxonomic names are in flux, reflecting current knowledge about species. The USGS-developed ITIS database provides a tool to link and integrate name changes over time.
"Discovering Biological Diversity" Is AAAS Topic For USGS Manager
The USGS has taken the lead in establishing the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) to increase access to biological diversity data and information. The initiative aims to democratize environmental science by providing a broad array of knowledge on the diversity of nature's living creatures.
Summary Of USGS Presentations And Activities, AAAS, 1998
At the AAAS meeting in February 1998, USGS scientists presented research on predicting the fate of contaminants in the New York Bight and developing a regional map of sea floor characteristics. The study aims to provide information for guiding habitat and resource management and monitoring long-term environmental change.
Pounding Out Differences, ITIS Takes Hammer
The ITIS system provides a unified way of naming nature's living organisms, enabling easy access to credible databases and information on species origin and distribution. This standardized terminology facilitates accurate documentation, data sharing, and research among scientists, resource managers, and the general public.
USGS Chemists Analyze Monterey Tarballs....Most Oil Residues In Monterey BayProbably From Natural Seeps
USGS geochemist Keith Kvenvolden's study suggests that most oil residues in Monterey Bay are likely from natural seeps, rather than ruptured tankers. The study found unusually heavy carbon isotopic compositions characteristic of crude oils from the Miocene Monterey Formation of California.
First Circadian Clock Gene Identified And Cloned In Mammals
Researchers successfully cloned the first mammalian clock gene, identified as 'Clock', which regulates biological clocks and sleep patterns. The discovery provides new insights into the genetic basis of individual differences in human sleep-wake behavior and may lead to the development of new drugs to regulate circadian rhythms.
U.S. Geological Survey 1998 Budget: Increased Support For Drinking Water, Earthquakes And Biological Sciences
The U.S. Geological Survey's 1998 budget allocates $6.5 million more to address pressing demands on natural resources and mitigate hazards. The funding boost enhances biological science research, expands earthquake monitoring, and improves drinking water quality information.
Bigger Biology Tackled Through Keyboards
The review paper reviews powerful computational tools in studying ecology, genetics and evolution, infectious diseases and immunology. Computational biologists use models to understand the behavior of entire systems, mediated by smaller and larger scales.