Duplicate of Questions Raised About Chevron's Handling of Gas Leak that Sparked Massive Blaze - 8/9 KQED Science News Roundup

New strain of swine flu infects 145 peopleA new type of swine flu has infected at least 145 people, mostly children, since July 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's a significant jump from the 12 cases confirmed by the agency last week.

Oakland Zoo to release turtles to wildThe turtle eggs were collected about a year ago by researchers at Sonoma State University, who are conducting a long-term study of California's only native aquatic turtle in hopes of learning why their numbers are declining so sharply.

Fukushima Videos Shed Light on Chaos in Nuclear Crisis"I fear we are in acute danger," he said. "But let's calm down a little. Let's all take a deep breath. Inhale, exhale." That moment, as some of Japan's worst fears were coming true, was captured in 150 hours of videos released by the plant's operator this week under public and media pressure.

Study: Cleaner cars helping to reduce L.A. pollution - LA Daily NewsThe Los Angeles area still has some of the nation