One day, your aquarium LEDs might be made from soda

Semiconductors in LEDs are mostly made of aluminum, silicon, boron, or gallium compounds. Researchers are developing carbon-based LEDs, and Utah researchers have found that decomposing food - particular sugary soda drinks - are potential materials for LED semiconductor construction. Neato!

Let Ribbon Reef be your muse

Every now and again, reefkeepers need to remind ourselves what we're aspiring towards: healthy coral reefs such as Ribbon Reef at the Great Barrier Reef. The amazing diversity of species and forms is truly awe-inspiring.

Dumbo octopus in the wild

Monterey Aquarium recently had a dumbo octopus (arguably the world's cutest cephalopod) on exhibit. But watching them in their native ultra-deep-sea-floor habitat is something else. The exploration vessel Nautilus captures some magnificent footage of these adorable creatures. Bonus: We love listening to scientists swoon and geek out about an octopus.

Massive life-sized GBR exhibit

Now this is our type of art exhibit! Artist Yadegar Asisi assembled a mammoth, immersive experience featuring the Great Barrier Reef displayed on the world's largest 360° panorama at Leipzig, Germany.