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Small earthquake shakes rural area...
A small earthquake has shaken a rural area of Northern California about 90 miles north of San Francisco, but there are no reports of any damages or injuries.The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.4 quake struck shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday near the town of Cobb and the Geysers, a complex of geothermal power plants in the Mayacamas ... (more)
Deconstructing a mystery: What caused Snowmaggedon?
In the quiet after the storms, streets and cars had all but disappeared under piles of snow.
Live Snakes of Nebraska Take Center Stage February 19th
The various live snakes of Nebraska will be the stars of an upcoming Sunday with a Scientist event for children and families at Morrill Hall.
Why Are We Still Talking About Darwin?
If someone in 2012 wants to criticize Henry Ford because he didn't know everything about automobiles a century ago, it's a little silly.
Funds available in Kan. for saving water
The Garden City Telegram reports that the deadline for applying for the funding from the Ogallala Aquifer Initiative for fiscal year 2012 is Feb.
Ohioan, 93, still likes teaching college chemistry
A dozen students at desks in front of him await his instruction. A chart of the Periodic Table of the Elements covers part of the wall to his side.
WKU's 'Rock House' to be demolished
It has been used by WKU's anthropology department since 1996 as a teaching and research laboratory and as a place to house archaeological collections.
6 New England. communities to get EPA assistance
Six New England communities will receive technical assistance from the federal Environmental Protection Agency through the "Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities" program.
Earliest Animal Fossils? Uhhh, No
Penn class teaches students how to live like monks
Looking for a wild-and-crazy time at college? Don't sign up for Justin McDaniel's religious studies class.
Rural residents strike back at Lucas film empire
Luke Skywalker would be proud. A rebel alliance has formed in the hills north of San Francisco to fight a perceived Evil Empire.
Free 'Lincoln Tomato' seeds to capitol visitors
There's even a tomato named for the 16th president and you can get some seeds this week for free.
CWB aims to expand sales to China
The Canadian Wheat Board is aiming to expand the types of crops it sells to Chinese buyers, as Ottawa opens Western Canada's grain market later this year, the board's chief executive said Friday.
Georgia researcher to study storm vulnerability
A Georgia scientist has been awarded a government grant to help identify coastal areas most vulnerable to hurricanes and other natural hazards.
Rare S. Calif. butterfly making a comeback
An endangered butterfly population in a preserve near Los Angeles International Airport grew about 8 percent last year, inching closer to a comeback.
Bulgarians pray for honey, health of bees
It was the Day of St. Haralambos, a patron saint of beekeepers, who also is known as "the lord of all illnesses." Believers pray to him to protect their home and health.
Warm weather could lead to armies of mosquitoes
Authorities say this winter's unseasonably warm temperatures could cause mosquitoes and other insects to come out earlier than normal this year in parts of Georgia.
Changes coming to controversial pricing plan for recycling hazardous waste
Ontario's governing Liberals are stepping in to change a controversial pricing plan by Stewardship Ontario for hazardous waste recycling and review the embattled private organization's finances.
Vietnam farmer a hero after shootout with police
In this photo taken Feb. 4, 2012, Nguyen Thi Thuong stands by the ruins of her house in Tien Lang District, northern city of Haiphong, Vietnam.
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