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Science News for August 12, 1996


Bark Beetle Infestation Spurs Multifaceted Study

Researchers are investigating the history of forests, fire incidence, and signs of early settlers in the Lake Tahoe Basin due to a bark beetle infestation. The study aims to reconstruct the forest structure before logging, the history of fire in the area, and the age of trees.

Virginians Prefer Alternatives To Death Penalty

A study by Virginia Tech researchers found that public support for the death penalty is ambivalent, with many opponents emerging when alternatives to capital punishment are presented. The survey showed that 83% of Virginians initially supported the death penalty, but this number dropped significantly when respondents were given a life ...