Daily Archives: May 2, 2008

Two moderate quakes rattle California

4.4 temblor strikes near Bakersfield after 4.4. shaker hits to the south PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – A moderate earthquake shook a mountainous area near Bakersfield Thursday morning, just hours after a quake some 230 miles to the southeast. The 4.4-magnitude … Continue reading

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Scientists to capture DNA of trees worldwide for database

NEW YORK – The New York Botanical Garden may be best known for its orchid shows and colorful blossoms, but its researchers are about to lead a global effort to capture DNA from thousands of tree species from around the … Continue reading

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