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Science Picks (Leads, Feeds, and Story Seeds) from 2009

1. December Science Picks - Hot News about Cool Science
   Released: 12/23/2009
   December 2009 Edition — In this edition of Science Picks, learn how scientists are forecasting hazards like volcanoes and landslides, and read about a wolf named Brutus, who emails scientists from the North Pole! Also check out research on ancient salt mines, scientists using high tech remote controlled airplanes to survey dangerous areas, and why the call of the yellow-billed cuckoo is getting quieter and quieter.
2. November Science Picks -- Hot News about Cool Science
   Released: 11/4/2009
   November 2009 Edition — Did you know that that the United States uses less water today than 35 years ago and that there might be caves on Mars? In this edition of Science Picks, learn more about these stories, as well as the latest on carbon storage in the Arctic and faulty wallboard from China that may be making Florida residents sick. Also, discover why bats are dying near wind turbines and how endangered whooping cranes are being saved.
3. October Science Picks -- Hot News about Cool Science
   Released: 10/2/2009
   October 2009 Edition — Do you want to know more about the recent Samoa and Sumatra earthquakes? What’s the latest climate change news? Did they really find water on the moon? And can male fish have female features? The answers are in this edition of Science Picks. Also, the nation’s earthquake monitoring system is getting a facelift, and Halloween is coming up, making it the perfect time to read up on bats!
4. September Science Picks -- Hot News about Cool Science
   Released: 9/2/2009
   September 2009 Edition — Want the cold facts about melting glaciers? How about details on a recent study finding mercury contamination in fish nationwide? Or how you can wander New York on September 11 and help find the city’s lost crickets? The answers are in this edition of USGS Science Picks. In addition, find out about educational resources for teachers, the power of small life forms, details on Cash for Clunkers, and sewage in rivers.
5. August Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 8/4/2009
   Introduction — Want to join U.S. and Canadian scientists as they map the Arctic seafloor and gather data to help define the outer limits of the continental shelf? Discover how in this edition of USGS Science Picks. You can also find out about large trees declining in Yosemite and join USGS scientists at the Ecological Society of America Conference.
6. July Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
   Released: 7/2/2009
   Introduction — Do you want the most current climate change projections and recommendations for future actions? If so, then check out USGS Science Picks! You can also gain insight on the Arctic’s energy assets, how a tribal canoe journey is helping improve water resources in the Salish Sea, efforts to weed out alien invaders, and the need to save declining coral ecosystems.

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