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Science Picks (Leads, Feeds, and Story Seeds) from 2008

1. May Science Picks—Leads, Feeds, and Story Seeds
   Released: 5/12/2008 (Share)
   Introduction — In this edition of Science Picks, find out how much technically recoverable oil was recently assessed in North Dakota and Montana's Bakken Formation, discover new data that will help Afghanistan's reconstruction efforts, and view new maps that show how the nation shakes with earthquakes.
2. April Science Picks — Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 4/1/2008 (Share)
   — In this edition of Science Picks, you can discover recent dramatic developments at Kilauea Volcano, who is groovin' to the tunes of nature, and how the USGS helps forecast and notify emergency managers of potential floods, which is especially important since April showers are on their way.
3. March Science Picks—Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 3/10/2008 (Share)
   — Spring is near and many are gearing up to paint the town green for St. Patrick's Day! Uncover the mystery behind hidden treasures at the end of the rainbow, and find out how your luck might change as invasive clovers spread throughout the world.
4. February Science Picks — Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 2/4/2008 (Share)
   Introduction — The President has proposed a budget of $968.5 million for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in fiscal year (FY) 2009. The FY 2009 budget focuses on the highest priorities for research while ensuring that the USGS builds the expertise it needs to continue answering the complex scientific questions that may arise. So, what is the USGS funding going towards? This edition of Science Picks provides a glimpse of USGS research (both current and future) that supports key Departmental and Presidential priorities. If you would like to receive Science Picks via e-mail, would like to change the recipient or no longer want to receive it, please e-mail jrobertson@usgs.gov.
5. January Science Picks — Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 1/29/2008 (Share)
   Introduction — Happy New Year - if your resolution is to give readers fascinating science stories, the U.S. Geological Survey has just what you need. Got questions about hypoxia die-offs in the Gulf of Mexico or curious about Southern California wildfire impacts? This edition of Science Picks answers those questions and so much more.

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