""(AP) -- Scientists say they have identified an ocean sponge living in the darkness of the deep sea that grows thin glass fibers capable of transmitting light better than industrial fiber optic cables used for telecommunication. ""


""We can draw it on paper and think about engineering it but we're in the stone age compared to nature. ""
-- Geri Richmond



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Interesting article, Kaj. I wonder how soon this discovery will be applied to existing technology.

Excellent article Kaj!
As Kochevar said, "...these discoveries show how valuable life in the ocean can be to society', which means we really need to protect it and not cause any more harm even in making these findings.

Link to a similar article I posted: Click Here.

Then thanks to starlyte too! I don't know how I missed it either!


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