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LED’s efficiency surpasses 100%
Researchers Santhanam, Gray,Jr. and Ram explain how in their paper “Thermoelectrically Pumped Light-Emitting Diodes Operating above Unity Efficiency” which was recently published in the journal Physical Review Letters.
Rescue project comes to the aid of the endangered Banggai Cardinalfish

Banggai Rescue: Adventures in bringing Pterapogon kauderni back from the brink. A manual for aquarists, divers, and breeders.
“It’s time to save this fish,” says James Lawrence, as he and an interdisciplinary team of aquarists and marine scientists today announce the launch of a major initiative to prevent the Banggai Cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, from being wiped out in parts of its native range.
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#10: The REAL Podzilla
Freaky Friday: Imagine finding this hitchhiker in your reef tank! This foot-long amphipod was caught off the Kermadec Trench of New Zealand.
You can’t see me if I can’t see you! [video]
Peekaboo Clown
In July 2004, Anna and Ned DeLoach were diving off North Sulawesi, Indonesia, watching squid mating and laying eggs in the seagrass beds when they encountered this amusing scene.
The Catlin Seaview Survey plans to be the Google Street View of the Great Barrier Reef
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- The SVII camera used for the survey.
The primary goal of the Catlin Seaview Survey is to scientifically survey the life and ongoing health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Rare Shepherd’s Beaked Whales captured on video
The Shepherd’s Beaked Whale, Tasmacetus shepherdi, is a very secretive whale with only four confirmed at-sea sightings as of 2006.
Cuttlefish have HD polarized vision
Research published this week in Current Biology by researchers Temple, Pignatelli, and others has shown that cuttlefish have highly acute vision when it comes to visualizing polarized light in their environment.
Robotic tentacle nears completion [video]
Back in March 2011 we covered how a series of research teams were attempting to create a robotic version of an octopuses tentacle that could be used for underwater salvage, maintenance, and other activities.
Soccer player Thierry Henry plans to install a 5,500 gallon £250,000 aquarium in London residence
Talk about a tank build! As mentioned, Thierry Henry is planning to install this massive 5,500 gallon aquarium into his £6 million London home and is willing to spend £250,000 to do it. For










