Oldest Bristlecone Pine Clone Aims to Replicate Ancient Tree
In California’s White Mountains the Methuselah bristlecone pine, 4,768 years old, is cloned by Jared Milardh and his father. Seedlings grew to 3 inches and will be donated to the U S Botanical Garden, with plans to produce clones across Washington and beyond, creating a living museum of aged trees.
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Russia marks 40 years since first woman in space
Russian space officials marked the 40th anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova’s 1963 flight by introducing nine male candidates for cosmonaut duty at Star City. They will enter a two year training program as Russia relies on the International Space Station after ending its Mir program.
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Supreme Court Allows Forcing Medication Only In Rare Cases
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that mentally ill defendants can be involuntarily medicated to restore trial competence only in limited, carefully justified circumstances. Justice Breyer led the majority, stressing individual case evaluation and a strong government interest with no lesser alternatives. Dissenters warned of opportunistic use and limited immediate impact.
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