Daily Archives: May 2, 2008

Two moderate quakes rattle California

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

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

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

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 →