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Ohio man's fossil find in Kentucky stumps experts

(AP) -- Experts are trying to figure out what a fossil dubbed "Godzillus" used to be.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Radiation from Japan found in kelp off US West Coast

Radioactive iodine was found in kelp off the US West Coast following last year's earthquake-triggered Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdown, according to a new study.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 3

New view of undersea giant kelp forest 'canopy' -- from satellites above

(PhysOrg.com) -- Marine scientists have a new view of the giant kelp in the Pacific Ocean--through a scuba mask and a satellite's "eye."

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists track environmental influences on giant kelp with help from satellite data

(Santa Barbara, Calif.) –– Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have developed new methods for studying how environmental factors and climate affect giant kelp forest ecosystems at unprecedented spatial ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

California's Ancient Kelp Forest

(PhysOrg.com) -- The kelp forests off southern California are considered to be some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, yet a new study indicates that today's kelp beds are less extensive and lush ...

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Fast-growing kelp invades San Francisco Bay

(AP) -- A fast-growing kelp from the Far East has spread along the California coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco Bay, worrying marine scientists and outpacing eradication efforts.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 10, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (5) | comments 15