Today, a team of U.S. and Norwegian scientists published new laboratory research findings that show how an Arctic fish species can be seriously affected by small amounts of crude oil released into surface waters.
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USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood
During the week of Sept. 23, the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and Mount Hood National Forest, will install three new volcano monitoring stations on the flanks of Mount Hood.
Even Short-Lived Solar Panels Can Be Economically Viable
A new study shows that, contrary to widespread belief within the solar power industry, new kinds of solar cells and panels don’t necessarily have to last for 25 to 30 years in order to be economically viable in today’s market.
Supercomputer Simulations Help Optimize Floating Wind Farms
Over the past few years, offshore wind farms have emerged across the world as a viable source of energy.
Hurricane Nicole Sheds Light on How Storms Impact Deep Ocean
In early October 2016, a tropical storm named Nicole formed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness
Every year, the United States experiences dozens, if not hundreds, of natural hazard events that vary in size and impact from the incredibly large (like a hurricane or wide-spread flood) to the rather localized (like a sinkhole in a backyard)