One HUGE PROBLEM with TECHNOLOGY is that stuff whizzes past us at such speed that there is no way for us to consciously register it all, let along examine and make judgements.
Sadly, our brains see it all. Though it does not register in our conscious minds, it is accepted and filed as fact in our subconscious.
That is the entire basis of SUBLIMINAL ADVERTISING.
Toose who ruile the world, control AI as well as all MINSTREAM MEDIA . They in turn are controlled by demonic forces knowingly or unknowingly. Nothing that they put before us is accidental. We do not receive any information that has not been very carefully controlled
I know that I am way to busy to stay on top of all that is going on around me. I depend on the Holy Spirit to reveal to me what I need to know. He NEVER FAILS. When e brings something to my attention, I begin to research it. ALWAY it turns out to be something important that needs to be shared with the public.
I obviously am not able to get everything out in a timely basis, but I do my best!
Youi likely have not noticed the barrage of items about TENTACLES that have been thrown at us of late. Once you have seen all that is in this post you will have some idea of the volume of such items. There are MANY in this post. Still, though only a sampling of what is available to anyone who chooses to investigate.
I have included as many as I have so that you can get some idea of how ridiculous it is for there to be so many. Let me tell you each one is very deliberately put before you by the powers that be.
Folks, TECHNOLOGY is ot NEW. There has been lots of evidence uncovered that proves the ancients had it. What is happening today has happened before. THERE IS NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN! We are witnessing the return of the FALLEN ANGELS who first taught technology/magick to humans. They polluted all flesh then and they are doing the same now.
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At Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, this critical time in the life of a preemie will include support from a specialized team on the medical staff using advanced monitoring and other equipment. But that’s not all. A special sea creature also has been known to surface in the Level III NICU, thanks to registered nurse Kaitlyn Gottlob.
A small octopus Gottlob crocheted for the NICU.
Gottlob does her part to bring comfort and better health to the hospital’s tiny patients by crocheting octopuses for the NICU residents. This unlikely companion is thought to have originated with the Octo Project in Denmark in 2013, when crafters were encouraged to create something that could remind babies of their time in the womb. The arms of the octopus serve to mimic the umbilical cord.
In a CNN report, officials at Poole Hospital in England described the cuddly toy as a form of therapy to help comfort and calm preemie babies. When a crocheted octopus was placed with the preemie, “some babies in the NICU experienced better breathing and more regular heartbeats, leading to higher levels of oxygen in their blood.” The hospital also noticed that preemies who cuddled their octopuses were less bothered by the various monitors and IVs around them.
“I began crocheting for Texas Health Arlington late last year when we had a baby who was always grabbing at his tubes and wires,” Gottlob says. “It was for him that I made the first octopus, with the hope of keeping him from grabbing everything while making him a little more comfortable. A crocheted octopus has the same effect. When one of the sea creatures is placed with the baby, it is done in a way that encourages them to grasp the tentacles instead of their equipment.”
Since first introduced in the hospital’s NICU, Gottlob has taught one other nurse how to make the yarn creatures and several others have expressed an interest in helping with the initiative.
“I am very particular about the products I use, and the end result—for health reasons. I am very particular about what kind of yarn is used, what they are filled with, and even how long the creature’s arms are. Some of the designs are not necessarily simple to learn, so I rather call this a labor of love. It’s very satisfying to know that something so basic as an octopus or jellyfish can comfort a baby and help them feel better. We know the families appreciate the gesture,” she adds.
To learn more about services for special infants at Texas Health, visit TexasHealth.org/NICU Women and Infant Services.
Preemie Baby Octopus Toy Knitting Pattern
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Difficulty: Beginner
Yarn Type:DK / 8 ply
Designer: Laura Telfer-Williams
Needle Size: US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type: Straight
Techniques: Basic Shaping, knit, Purl
Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.
Knit Laura Telfer-Williams’ easy octopus toy for a premature baby.
At LKT HQ, we’re passionate about knitting for charity, especially when it comes to creating safe knitted toys for premature babies in hospital maternity wards. This adorable knitted octopus pattern is specially designed with NICU safety in mind. Its soft, coiled tentacles mimic the feel of an umbilical cord, giving premature babies something soothing to grasp—just like in the womb. This comforting design helps calm tiny hands and can reduce the risk of babies pulling on medical tubes and wires around them in the neonatal unit.
Sizing
Body: 9cm tall
Tentacles: 11cm long
Meet the designer
Laura Telfer-Williams is well-known for creating gorgeous toys. She has been crafting ever since she was small and we love her cute characters. If you enjoyed making this pattern, try Laura’s Classic Tweed Teddy Bear pattern next.
In placental mammals, the umbilical cord (also called the navel string,[1] birth cord or funiculus umbilicalis) is a conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta. During prenatal development, the umbilical cord is physiologically and genetically part of the fetus and (in humans) normally contains two arteries (the umbilical arteries) and one vein (the umbilical vein), buried within Wharton’s jelly. The umbilical vein supplies the fetus with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta. Conversely, the fetal heart pumps low-oxygen, nutrient-depleted blood through the umbilical arteries back to the placenta.
The umbilical cord in a full term newborn is usually about 50 centimeters (20 inches) long and about 2 centimeters (0.79 in) in diameter.It is unusual for a vein to carry oxygenated blood and for arteries to carry deoxygenated blood (the only other examples being the pulmonary veins and arteries, connecting the lungs to the heart). However, this naming convention reflects the fact that the umbilical vein carries blood towards the fetus’ heart, while the umbilical arteries carry blood away.
The blood flow through the umbilical cord is approximately 35 ml / min at 20 weeks, and 240 ml / min at 40 weeks of gestation.[7] Adapted to the weight of the fetus, this corresponds to 115 ml / min / kg at 20 weeks and 64 ml / min / kg at 40 weeks.[7]
The proximal part of an umbilical cord refers to the segment closest to the embryo or fetus, and to the placenta, and opposite the distal part
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For tentacles for new borns, consider the following options:
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These toys are designed to be safe and effective for new borns,providing both comfort and developmental benefits.
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Squidward Tentacles – Wikipedia
Squidward Quincy Tentacles[3] (/ˈskwɪd.wərd/,[4]/ˈskwɛd.wərd/) is a fictional character in Nickelodeon‘s animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. Created and designed by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, he is voiced by actor Rodger Bumpass. Squidward first appeared on television in the series’ pilot episode “Help Wanted” on May 1, 1999.
Squidward is depicted as a grumpy and bitter turquoise octopus. He lives in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom in a moai situated between SpongeBob SquarePants’ pineapple house and Patrick Star’s rock.[25] Squidward is annoyed by his neighbors for their perpetual laughter and boisterous behavior, though SpongeBob and Patrick are oblivious to being a nuisance to Squidward.[26]
Squidward lives in a constant state of self-pity and misery; he is unhappy with his humdrum lifestyle and yearns for celebrity status, wealth, hair, and a glamorous and distinguished career as a musician or painter with a passion for art and playing the clarinet, although he has no actual talent for either.[27] However, he is left to endure the lowly status as a fast-food cashier at the Krusty Krab restaurant. Squidward resents his job and is irritated by his greedy employer Mr. Krabs and by having his own resented neighbor SpongeBob as a colleague but basically refuses to take his chances with more valuable lines of work.[28]
Other media
Alongside the television series, Squidward appears in the February 2011 issues of SpongeBob Comics.[29][30] He also appears in various SpongeBob SquarePants video games, and in various theme parks and theme park parades including Sea World and Universal’s Superstar Parade.[31][32] He also appears in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (2023).[33] In 2004, Squidward appeared in the first feature-length film adaptation of the show, , which was 
released on November 19, 2004, and was financially successful, grossing over US$140 million worldwide.[34] He also appears in the film’s sequels, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water which was released in theaters on February 6, 2015,[35][36] and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run which was released in the United States on Paramount+ streaming service on March 4, 2021, and in other territories on Netflix earlier on November 5, 2020.[37][38] In 2019, he made a cameo appearance in the Super Bowl LIII halftime show during an animation that introduced rapper Travis Scott.[39] Squidward has also been included in various SpongeBob SquarePants-related merchandise, including board games, phone case, sneakers and vans, books, plush toys, and trading cards.[b]
The episode “The Sponge Who Could Fly“ was adapted in 2009 as a stage musical at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, and later in South Africa. Actor Charles Brunton originated the role of Squidward,
In the 2023 United Kingdom tour, Squidward is played by Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson depending on the venue. Gates described Squidward as a very different person compared to him due to Squidward’s grumpiness,[70] which is his stated reason for liking the role.[71] Gates had not tap-danced prior to getting this role, so he had to learn to tap dance by taking three lessons before the rehearsals.[72][71]
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These projects cater to different interests, from artistic expression to DIY crafting, and provide a range of creative outlets for those fascinated by tentacle themes
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Gallery: Buzzing, moving, multi-tentacled sculptures made out of the stuff of our lives
Sep 22, 2017 · Artist Shih Chieh Huang teases out the personality from everyday objects by fusing them together into colorful, clamorous creations.
You’re walking through a forest and see a pile of trash: do you leave it, pick it up, or make it come to life? Seven years ago, Huang came across garbage that had been discarded in the woods in upstate New York. Instead of getting mad and moving on, he got creative — he snuck back when no one was around and animated the mess by placing fans and colored LEDs in plastic bags among the rubbish. “I set it on a timer so that every morning around 5:30, the fan would turn on, and the bags would start inflating and deflating,” he says. “When people would hike or pass by that section, they’d see garbage coming to life, coming back to get us.”
His playful work has its roots in Asia. He grew up in Taiwan — a country famous for its hectic, buzzing, gadget- and tchotchke-filled night markets — near a neighborhood called Electric Town. When he was young, people went there to buy computer parts to cobble together their own low-cost systems. “One shop would sell cooling fans; another shop would sell hard drives,” says Huang. “Now people don’t do it that much, but 15, 20 years ago, there were clear casings for computers so people could customize the aesthetics of the machines’ interiors. I saw one with a little fishbowl inside, lit with a blue light.” In those personalized creations, Huang saw inanimate components evolving into different life forms after they were put together. People often ask him why he uses the detritus of our daily lives, and his reply is that he finds them “comforting and personal.”
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Tentacle magic
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Let’s take a look at the word Tentacle to learn a little bit more about why the emphasis on Tentacles and Tentacled Creatures.
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TENTACLE Symbolism in Literature and Film
Cultural Interpretations
Conclusion
The Kraken
Tentacles of Terror: Exploring the Kraken Across Mythologies
Kraken by CRACKY! UPDATE ADDED 10/11/23 “Modern Science” as opposed to science which is just the observation of everything around us using our senses and our God given SENSE! Has been telling us that everything we believed and everything that was passed down to us from our past was a lie. They told us that the historical accounts … Click Here to Read More |
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Scylla
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Scylla The Sea Monster
In Greek mythology Scylla, along with the whirlpool Charybdis, guarded both sides of the Straight of Messina between Italy and Sicily. Sailors who traversed the straight would have to choose between risking their lives with one or the other.
Charybdis was a whirlpool, but Scylla was a bonafide monster. According to Greek mythology Scylla had six ferocious heads, each with three rows of sharp teeth, sitting on six very long necks. Her body was made out of several growling dogs and twelve feet or tentacles (depending on who you ask). Her necks would extend out to passing ships and grab sailors, crushing them against the rocks she sat on before devouring them.
Odysseus lost six of his men when passing by Scylla in The Odyssey. One for each head.
Scylla wasn’t always a monster though. According to certain stories in later Greek mythology Scylla was actually a beautiful sea nymph who the sea god Glaucus fell in love with. When Glaucus went to the witch Circe to ask her to cast a love spell on Scylla, Circe became jealous of his love and instead cursed the sea nymph into becoming the ferocious sea monster we now know.
As a sea monster, Scylla couldn’t move from her rock, so she was forever stuck on the Straight of Messina as a monster, instinctively devouring anything or anyone edible that sailed by.
We don’t see Scylla again for much of Greek Myth, but the impact that this creature had on Odysseus and his crew was more than enough to launch her into the list of famous mythical monsters.
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Akkorokamui – reflects the universal human awe and fear of the sea
Symbolism
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Chaos and danger of the sea, representing forces beyond human control.
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Fear of the unknown, as tentacled monsters lurk in unseen depths.
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Power and reach, with multiple limbs allowing the creature to dominate its environment and threaten humans.
Cultural Influence
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Introduction
Akkorokamui is a mythical giant octopus from Ainu folklore, famous for its incredible size and its dual nature of being both a healer and a harbinger of destruction. With a deep red body and massive tentacles, Akkorokamui is often described as a creature that could envelop entire landscapes and villages, leaving both fear and awe in its wake.
This powerful sea spirit is known to surface off the coasts of Hokkaido, Japan, sometimes helping sailors with healing abilities or, other times, pulling them to their doom. Its legend resonates throughout the waters of the North and remains a fascinating figure in both ancient lore and modern popular culture.
“Akkorokamui is a creature that lives between worlds, neither fully merciful nor entirely vengeful but carrying the unpredictable force of the ocean itself.”
History/Origin
The myth of Akkorokamui is deeply rooted in Ainu and Japanese folklore, originating from Hokkaido and extending throughout the northern waters. Historically, the Ainu people of Japan honored Akkorokamui as a spirit tied to the sea’s rhythms, embodying both the dangers and bounties of ocean life.
Legends tell of a destructive and powerful presence, one that both fascinated and terrified local fishermen. Some early Ainu stories depict Akkorokamui as a guardian of underwater realms, protecting marine life from disrespectful humans who exploited ocean resources.
Like many deities associated with natural forces, Akkorokamui’s power is both a blessing and a threat, a symbol of respect for the mysteries of the deep.
Name Meaning
The name Akkorokamui is derived from Ainu language roots, where “Akkoro” refers to “a thing that reaches out” or “something that stretches,” reflecting the creature’s sprawling, tentacled form. The suffix “kamui” translates as “god” or “spirit” in Ainu culture, indicating Akkorokamui’s status as a deity or spirit entity.
Combined, the name emphasizes its divine presence and its ability to extend its power, encompassing vast areas of the ocean. This linguistic meaning reveals much about the cultural reverence and caution surrounding Akkorokamui, as its name alone evokes imagery of boundless, unfathomable strength.
“Akkorokamui stretches across the depths, and its limbs touch all corners of the sea, unseen yet unyielding.” (Ainu Proverb)
Background Story
In one of the most famous legends, Akkorokamui was once a local deity who lived in a beautiful lagoon, revered by the Ainu people. However, after a slight or disturbance caused by humanity’s disrespect for the sea, Akkorokamui’s fury was unleashed.
Stories say that this once-peaceful entity transformed into a colossal octopus, laying waste to nearby shores. In some versions, Akkorokamui pulls entire boats into the depths or generates massive whirlpools, symbolizing the sea’s anger.
Yet, in other stories, Akkorokamui shows mercy, offering healing powers to those who respect its domain, symbolizing the duality of nature, creation and destruction intertwined.
Akkorokamui was once a local deity who lived in a beautiful lagoon, revered by the Ainu people
Religion/Ritual
Rituals surrounding Akkorokamui typically involve gestures of respect to the ocean, particularly among Ainu fishermen. Offerings of food or sake are made before voyages, seeking Akkorokamui’s protection on the seas.
Some rituals include prayers for calm waters or acts of humility, like bowing to the ocean or refraining from overfishing. In local shrines, smaller effigies or carvings of an octopus may be placed to honor this powerful sea deity, reminding communities of their relationship with nature.
This spiritual acknowledgment reflects a profound understanding of the environment’s unpredictability.
Rituals surrounding Akkorokamui typically involve gestures of respect to the ocean,
Modern Cultural References
Akkorokamui’s influence reaches far into modern culture, appearing in various forms of media, games, literature, and even popular art. Here are some notable references: Pokémon: The water-type Pokémon Tentacruel shares many visual and thematic similarities with Akkorokamui, with its tentacled appearance and sea-dwelling nature.
Final Fantasy: Various Final Fantasy games include giant octopus-like bosses, inspired by Akkorokamui’s legendary form. Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo: The ocean-based magic and themes in Ponyo subtly reflect Akkorokamui’s influence on Japanese depictions of the sea.
Magic: The Gathering: The card Kraken of the Straits is directly inspired by oceanic myths, including Akkorokamui. Yokai Watch: The character Octo, a large octopus yokai, is based on Akkorokamui and its legend.
Godzilla Universe: Some Godzilla kaiju, like Ebirah, a giant crustacean, share the destructive oceanic presence associated with Akkorokamui. Pacific Rim: The Kaiju monsters in Pacific Rim, specifically those with aquatic origins, are influenced by various marine myths, including Akkorokamui.
Anime: Series like One Piece feature giant sea monsters reminiscent of Akkorokamui, embodying its mythical stature. These references underscore Akkorokamui’s role as a cultural icon, blending ancient myth with contemporary imagination.
Conclusion
Akkorokamui is more than just a legendary sea creature; it’s a symbol of the ocean’s duality, a giver and taker, a healer and destroyer. Rooted in Ainu mythology, it reflects the universal human awe and fear of the sea, embodying nature’s raw, untamable power.
Its reach extends across cultures, from Ainu rituals to global popular culture, highlighting how deeply this ancient legend resonates with modern humanity’s view of the natural world. The story of Akkorokamui serves as both a cautionary tale and a celebration of nature, reminding us of the ever-present balance between harmony and chaos in the forces surrounding us.
“The sea giveth, and the sea taketh away, yet we remain humble.”
This is a perversion of TRUTH. God’s Word tells us that Our Heavenly Father is the Giver of all things. He is the only one with AURTHORITY to give life or to take it. Every GOOD and perfect GIFT comes from our Father in Heaven.
More Ancient sea predators:
Ancient squids, such as Cameroceras, were formidable predators that hunted by grasping and probing between rocks to find prey. These ancient cephalopods had large eyes and tentacles that allowed them to hunt effectively in the dark depths of the ocean. They were known for their tentacled bodies and were capable of systematically attacking their prey, using their long tentacles to grasp and pull it to their sharp beak.
GIANT SQUID NWO ICON RESTORED: 8/12/22; UPDATE: Video ADDED 3/27/23 I was moved to research further after viewing the video about the Squid in OBAMA, Japan. I knew there was more to that story. As I got deeper and deeper into this particular rabbit hole I found more than I could have expected. This is very important information for … Click Here to Read More |
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Cameroceras
In Depth
Cameroceras is widely regarded as one of if not the largest orthocone cephalopods to ever exist. Unfortunately only estimates for the upper size of the animal exist. More modern interpretations at the end of the twentieth century estimated the length of the shell at around six meters long, though estimates from earlier in the twentieth century suggested that it was as much as nine and even eleven meters long. Even at six meters long however, Cameroceras is still one of the largest cephalopods that we know about, especially for one that lived in the Ordovocian period.
The word also was used from early 18c. as a short form of Modern Latin camera obscura “dark chamber” (a black box with a lens that could project images of external objects), contrasted with camera lucida (c. 1750, Latin for “light chamber”), which uses prisms to produce an image of a distant object on paper beneath the instrument which can be traced. This sense was expanded to become the word for “picture-taking device used by photographers” (the thing a modification of the camera obscura) when modern photography began c. 1840. The word was extended to television filming devices from 1928. Camera-shy is attested from 1890. Camera-man is from 1908 |
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Cameroceras was a cephalopod, a type of mollusc that includes the octopuses, squids and cuttlefish that we know today, and because of this we can infer a few things about the living animal. The head of the animal would have been soft muscular tissue situated at the opening of the hard cone-like shell, with the mantle (main body) lying within the shell for protection. Tentacles would have grown from the base of the head like in a modern cuttlefish, and these tentacles would have been used to seize and manipulated prey as the Cameroceras prepared to feed. At the base of these tentacles within the buccal mass (analogous to the mouth) a hard keratinous beak would have bitten into the bodies of its prey, and would have been so strong that it could crunch straight through the hard shells of other orthocones or even the hard supposedly armoured exoskeletons of eurypterids. Within the beaks of modern cephalopods a ‘toothed’ tongue is used to rasp out soft tissue from within the preys shell, though it is not known for certain if Cameroceras had this feature. In addition to eurypterids and other Ordovician cephalopods, Cameroceras may have also hunted early jawless fish.
Occasionally when Cameroceras has been shown in popular culture it has been depicted as having poor eyesight. This is mostly speculation as the eyes of Cameroceras have never been found, but it is a curious decision to suggest such a thing since most cephalopods are visually orientated predators, and some of them actually have quite exceptional eyesight. We do not know for certain how good the eyesight of Cameroceras was but other cephalopods are noted for having a great ability to pick out colours as well as gather and filter light to see in very dark water.
The history of Cameroceras as a taxon goes all the way back to 1842 at a time when the science of palaeontology was still very much in its infancy. This is why Cameroceras has also been dubbed a ‘wastebasket taxon’ because so many other large orthocone fossils have been attributed to the genus when they should not have been. Many of these specimens have since been re-labelled as belonging to other genera, however some genera of large orthocones such as Endoceras have been speculated to actually be synonyms to Cameroceras, suggesting that the fossils may actually belong after all.
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Ancient 26-Foot Tentacled Monster Cunningly Devours Prey: Video Simulation
Published: Oct 24, 2023 at 08:43 AM EDT / updated Oct 25, 2023 at 12:21 PM EDT
Millions of years ago, our oceans were ruled by giant squid and tentacled monsters with towering shells up to 26 feet tall.
In a new Netflix documentary, Life on Our Planet, these creatures have been brought to life in never-before-seen detail.
“[It had] a huge shell, dwarfing a squid-like head, with large eyes and arms, curiously and systematically grasping and probing between the rocks,” he said.
These tentacled titans lived roughly 470 million years ago, going extinct about 30 million years later. “The modern descendants of these animals, the coil-shelled Nautilus, are small and harmless by comparison,” Fletcher said. “In contrast, the fossils we have of the extinct species, pieces of the shell, are so tantalizing because they reveal how enormous these animals were.“
The video above shows the monstrous squid as it we imagined it hunts down its prey, extending its tentacles through the crags and crevices of a rocky reef.
“We wanted the VFX [visual effects] to sit seamlessly alongside our natural history and so had to reinvent the way VFX are filmed,” Tapster said. “Instead of going for the usual Hollywood style—where you might, say, film a T. rex from 6 feet away—we pioneered a system we called time-travel cinematography, where we discussed how we would film a prehistoric creature if we were really able to travel back in time to film it. This meant that we were applying modern-day natural history techniques to our VFX scenes.”
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Cthulhu ancient tentacled sea god MYTHOLOGY
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430 Million-Year-Old Fossil Of Sea Creature Named After Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos
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David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth.
Elissa Martin, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
An exceptionally-preserved fossil of a 430 million-year-old tentacled sea creature reminded an international team of paleontologists so much of the description given by American science-fiction and horror author H.P. Lovecraft of his creature Cthulhu (pronounced “kuh-THOO-loo”), that they named the new species they described in a recently published scientific article as Sollasina cthulhu. Lovecraft introduced Cthulhu, a bizarre tentacled monster of unknown origin resting on the bottom of the sea, in his 1926 short story The Call of Cthulhu, where he describes it as, “a monster of vaguely anthropoid outline, but with an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers, a scaly, rubbery-looking body, prodigious claws on hind and fore feet, and long, narrow wings behind.” The anatomical features reconstructed in 3D by the paleontologists reveal that Sollasina belongs to the ophiocistioidea, a class of extinct echinoderms from the Palaeozoic and early Mesozoic, most closely related to modern sea cucumbers. The skin of echinoderms, including sea cucumbers, sea urchins, crinoids, brittle stars and starfish, is covered with tiny ossicles made of calcium carbonate forming a protective yet flexible outer shell. A few extant species still retain relatively large plates and also the three-centimeter (1.1 inch) long body of the extinct species was entirely covered in bony plates, giving the animal a “scaly, rubbery” look. Sollasina also featured 45 tentacles, another typical feature of echinoderms, branching out from a central body. The many tentacles reminded the authors of “the mass of feelers” supposedly surrounding Cthulhu’s mouth. However, unlike Cthulhu, the tentacles of Sollasina weren’t used to swallow human souls, but likely helped the animal crawl around the sea floor of ancient Herefordshire, now part of the UK, as well as passing food to the mouth in the center of the body.
As Lovecraft inspired the authors of the discovery, fossils inspired some elements in Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos. Cthulhu features prominently only in the short story of Call of Cthulhu, however, Lovecraft makes some references to the creature in his later works. At the Mountains of Madness is a science-fiction/horror story published by Lovecraft in 1936. In the story, told in a first-person perspective by geologist William Dyer, one of the few survivors of an expedition to Antarctica, it is suggested that fossil traces of ancient and monstrous creatures were found.
The hollowed layer was not more than seven or eight feet deep but extended off indefinitely in all directions and had a fresh, slightly moving air which suggested its membership in an extensive subterranean system. Its roof and floor were abundantly equipped with large stalactites and stalagmites, some of which met in columnar form: but important above all else was the vast deposit of shells and bones, which in places nearly choked the passage.
Later the expedition discovers even older fossils in 500 million-year-old sedimentary layers. Lovecraft apparently based this part on the real discovery of fossil archaeocyathids in Antarctica made in 1920 by geologist William Thomas Gordon. Archaeocyathids are an extinct group of sponge-like creatures believed to be among the oldest animals ever to live on Earth. According to the geological knowledge of Lovecraft’s time, no higher life existed on Earth 500 million years ago. However, Dyer’s expedition discovers the traces of highly evolved creatures among the primitive fossils. They can’t be identified and don’t seem to be of this Earth, however, they show some similarities with echinoderms, like a tough skin and a radially symmetric body.
Found monstrous barrel-shaped fossil of wholly unknown nature; probably vegetable unless overgrown specimen of unknown marine radiata. Tissue evidently preserved by mineral salts. Tough as leather, but astonishing flexibility retained in places.
Lovecraft refers to the creatures only as the Elder Things. Like the terrifying Cthulhu, the Elder Things predate by millions of years the human race. Lovecraft also suggests in his tales the possibility that his creatures are not yet dead, just sleeping underground, still waiting to be one day unearthed by paleontologists.
Tusoteuthis
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| Order: | Octopoda |
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Tusoteuthis is an extinct genus of large enchoteuthine cephalopod that lived during the Cretaceous. Although often called a squid, it is now thought to be more closely related to modern octopuses. Although many specimens from the Western Interior Seaway of North America were described, at 2019, only one, poorly preserved specimen from Kansas is recognized as Tusoteuthis. One species, T. longa, is traditionally recognized. In 2019, due to the poor preservation of the holotype specimen, Tusoteuthis was considered likely to be a nomen dubium, and it was proposed that later described species are better to be included in the genus Enchoteuthis instead.[1]
Etymology
American paleontologist William N. Logan did not directly explain the etymology of Tusoteuthis when he named it in 1898.[2] The generic name may be formed from Latin tusus “crushed” (passive participle of Latin tundo “beat, crush”) + Greek teuthis “squid”, alluding to the typically fragmented condition of the fossil gladius.[3] The gender of the type species name was later corrected to the Latin feminine longa.
Classification
Enchoteuthids like Tusoteuthis are estimated to be active predators.[1] Fossils that are described as Tusoteuthis were found to be preyed on by other animals, especially the many, various predatory fish of the Western Interior Seaway. A fossil of the predatory aulopiform, Cimolichthys nepaholica, was found with the gladius of T. longa in its gullet. The back portion of the gladius was in the stomach region, while the mouth of C. nepaholica had remained opened, suggesting that the fish had died in the middle of swallowing the cephalopod, tail first. Researchers strongly suspect that as the fish was swallowing Tusoteuthis, the head and/or tentacles remained outside the mouth, thus blocking the gills of the fish, and suffocating it as it swallowed its prey.[4]
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The oldest known animal predator has been uncovered in Leicestershire
By James Ashworth
A fossil of what might be one of the first animals to prey on others has been discovered.
The 560-million-year-old specimen of Auroralumina attenboroughii reveals that the origins of complex life may date back further than was previously known.
The earliest known animal with a skeleton has been discovered in Leicestershire, UK.
The new species, Auroralumina attenboroughii, was discovered in Charnwood Forest, a site which has long been recognised for its scientifically important fossils. A. attenboroughii is thought to be one of the first cnidarians, a group including coral and jellyfish, and dates back over 560 million years.
The lead author of a paper describing its fossil, Dr Frankie Dunn, says, ‘This is very different to the other fossils in Charnwood Forest and around the world.’
‘Most other fossils from this time have extinct body plans and it’s not clear how they are related to living animals. A. attenboroughii, however, clearly has a skeleton with densely packed tentacles that would have waved around in the water capturing passing food, much like corals and sea anemones do today.’
‘It’s nothing like anything else we’ve found in the fossil record at the time.’
Scientists hope that the discovery will be the first of many revealing what the earliest animal life would have looked like.
The description of the fossil was published in Nature Ecology and Evolutionopens in a new window.
What is the Ediacaran Period?
The Ediacaran is a period of history which lasted from around 635 to 540 million years ago. During this time, life evolved from simple multicellular structures such as microbial mats and into more complex formsopens in a new window.
For instance, Ikaria wariootia is one of the earliest known bilateriansopens in a new window, which are animals possessing a head, tail and gut. It is also one of the first species thought to have burrowed, based on the shape and size of preserved tunnels found nearby.
While the Ediacaran is recognised as an important point in the evolution of life on Earth, it tends to be overshadowed by the following geological period, the Cambrian. In particular, the Cambrian Explosion is when most modern animal groups begin to appear in the fossil record and organs such as eyes first evolve.
This is primarily due to the evolution of hard skeletons, which became widespread during this time. Mineralised structures like skeletons are much easier to fossilise than soft-bodied organisms like those found in the Ediacaran.
Instead, scientists often have to turn to other ways of researching these soft-bodied organisms. For instance, the presence of ancient sea sponges over 600 million years ago has been inferred by the presence of fossilised molecules preserved in rocks.
In some rare circumstances, however, the structure of soft-bodied organisms can be preserved. Some species can become mineralised in low-oxygen water by a process known as secondary phosphatisation, allowing them to fossilise.
A soft-bodied organism might also leave an impression after its body is pressed into a malleable substance.
The latter is what happened to Auroralumina attenboroughii, which is believed to have been swept up in an ancient volcanic eruption which led to its preservation. It is thought to have lived in shallower waters than the fossils it is now surrounded by.
‘The ancient rocks in Charnwood closely resemble ones deposited in the deep ocean on the flanks of volcanic islands, much like at the base of Montserrat in the Caribbean today,’ Frankie explains.
‘All of the fossils on the cleaned rock surface were anchored to the sea floor and were knocked over in the same direction by a deluge of volcanic ash sweeping down the submerged foot of the volcano, except for A. attenboroughii.’
‘It lies at an odd angle and has lost its base, so appears to have been swept down the slope in the deluge.’
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Syllipsimopodi bideni is small (about 12cm in length), has ten arms, suckers, fins, and a triangular pen of hard tissue inside its body for support.
In an ancient shallow bay of what is now Montana, the body of an octopus-like creature the size of a fist was buried on the seafloor. Some 325-328 million years later, a new paper published in Nature Communications provides some interesting insights into this mysterious and ancient cephalopod.
Syllipsimopodi bideni is small (about 12cm in length), has ten arms, suckers, fins, and a triangular pen of hard tissue inside its body for support. It’s a unique find because “squishy” animals tend to degrade quickly after death and therefore rarely make good fossils.
We don’t know when this unusual fossil was discovered, but in 1988 it was donated to the Royal Ontario Museum in Canada. It would sit largely ignored for more than 30 years until American palaeontologists Christopher Whalen and Neil Landman decided to study it.
The researchers have named the species Syllipsimopodi bideni after Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. Biden had just been inaugurated when the study was submitted for publication, and the authors wanted to recognise his commitment to science.
Cephalopods are some of the most diverse and fascinating molluscs on our planet. They have conquered every ocean, survived the five biggest extinctions in Earth’s history, and today number around 800 species.
Octopuses and squids are among the most familiar cephalopods, but also in this group are cuttlefishes, nautilus and the extinct belemnites, ammonites and others. Their economic and cultural importance is immense, and their ecological roles are vital for healthy oceans.
An exceptional fossil
Ammonites and their relatives are important tools for geologists, who use the unique patterns on their tough coiled shells to identify layers of rock around the world. But the fossil record for cephalopods without shells is a stark contrast, because when these animals die the flesh of their bodies usually rots away, leaving very little, if anything, behind. Sadly, we will probably never know about the vast majority of species that existed, let alone what their relationships were to one another.
Some help has come from genetic studies that have defined two major living groups: the squid relatives and the octopus relatives. But genetic material cannot be extracted from fossils that may be hundreds of millions of years old, so the full story of their evolution has remained unresolved.
Under special chemical and environmental conditions, the soft parts of an animal can be preserved in the rock. The Bear Gulch Limestone fossil site (where this new species was found) is famous for this kind of preservation and provides incredibly rare insights about these animals. This allowed Whalen and Landman to describe important parts of the new species’ anatomy, which give clues about its identity.
Vampires from hell
The authors suggest that Syllipsimopodi bideni’s features make it the oldest member of a group called the vampyropods. This is the group of cephalopods that includes modern octopuses and the “vampire squid”.
While octopuses will be familiar to you, the vampire squid may not. There is a single surviving species, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, whose name means “vampire squid from hell”, despite being more closely related to octopuses.
Vampyroteuthis infernalis lives a quiet life, drifting in deep oceans around the world in waters almost devoid of oxygen and in pitch darkness. It is perhaps unworthy of its fearsome name.
Notably, the vampire “squid” has primitive features in common with this new species Syllipsimopodi bideni, such as ten limbs and a stiff internal shell. No living octopus has either of these.
Until now, it was thought that the vampyropods (octopus relatives) originated in the Triassic period around 240 million years ago. But this new species pushes that back a further 82 million years, which is more time than separates humans from Tyrannosaurus rex.
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A day in the life
Beyond what this fossil can tell us about cephalopod evolution, the authors also investigated the animal’s ecology. Shaped like a torpedo, the creature probably used jet-propulsion to move through the water (like many living cephalopods), and the rounded fins on either side of its body for stability.
One pair of arms is longer than the others, suggesting they were used to catch prey, while the suckers may have helped it manipulate its food. It is fascinating that while Syllipsimopodi bideni was more closely related to the octopuses, it probably lived in a similar way to true squid today.
While the full picture of cephalopod evolution is still murky, this fossil is a fascinating and exciting new piece of the puzzle.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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This octopus-inspired adhesive can stick to just about anything
MIT Technology Review
A device that grips and releases like the suckers on a tentacle can handle bumpy, wet objects.
Courtesy of Bartlett et alA new adhesive technologypays homage to one of nature’s strongest sources of suction: an octopus tentacle.Researchers replicated an octopus’s strong grip and controlled release to create a tool that manipulates a wide array of objects. It could help improve underwater construction methods or find application in everyday devices like an assistive glove.
Each sucker along an octopus arm features a funnel-shaped, malleable tissue formation called an infundibulum. The unique, soft curvature allows the sucker to quickly attach and detach from a large range of surfaces, including curved, rough, and underwater objects.
Researchers at Virginia Tech set out to re-create this behavior in the lab by pairing a curved rubber stalk with a silicone-based adhesive membrane controlled by increasing or decreasing the pressure of gas inside the stalk—much like pumping air in and out of a balloon. As the stalk deflates, the membrane sucks in to grip and lift an object. It then releases with the stalk’s controlled inhale. “The combination of a curved stalk allows us to create contact on challenging surfaces,” says Michael Bartlett, a soft materials engineer at Virginia Tech who led the lab that did this research, published in Advanced Science. “The membrane, which we use to turn the suction on and off, now allows us to manipulate a very diverse range of objects.”
Bartlett and his colleagues tested the suction on rough, complex objects like shells and rocks. The adhesive’s combination of versatility and precision allowed researchers to assemble underwater stone towers called cairns—a task often achievable only by hand. Experiments also included suspending a rock for a week before releasing it on demand, to prove the suction’s stability.
If you have not seen my series on Rock Cairns check it out: ROCK CAIRNS – Part 1 ; Part 2 ; Part 3 ; Part 4;
“Switchable adhesives are the holy grail of adhesion technologies,” says Andrew Croll, a physicist at North Dakota State University who specializes in polymer physics. Some existing adhesives will hold underwater, but not with the same direct control—for example, adhesive film has to be manually stuck on and peeled off. Other tools offer the same catch-and-release approach as the new suction, but they work only on smooth, flat surfaces.
“These tests required high-capacity precision of release, and the ability to do that again and again was what we were after,” Bartlett says.
Octopus-inspired adhesives with switchable attachment to challenging underwater surfaces
He and his team see their project becoming especially useful in ocean environments. An underwater welder might use the suction to avoid floating away while repairing a ship. But the tool is just as useful out of water.A doctor might use the suction to temporarily hold tissue in place during surgery. Or it could be incorporated into assistive devices, allowing someone to manipulate just about any household object without worrying about moisture or how the object is shaped.
“We’re quite excited to think more about the future of how this might help people, especially if they need assistance with different everyday tasks,” Bartlett says.
The team’s suction technology might not be ready for everyday implementation quite yet. According to Croll, it would probably be more useful if it were slimmer and more durable. But with an improved design, the new adhesive could well become the household tool drawer’s new staple.
Check out this octopus-inspired tentacle robot
This spooky robot uses inflatable tentacles to grab delicate items
This spooky robot uses inflatable tentacles to grab delicate itemsResearchers came up with the idea from studying other animals—in this case, the anatomy of creatures like octopi and jellyfish. Octopus arms don’t inflate, but instead relying on musculature and immensely powerful suction cups with
“piston-like” grip abilities, while jellyfish tentacles rely on neurotoxin venom to stun prey ensnare them. Combine the muscular flexibility of octopus with the tangling abilities of a jellyfish, and you start
approaching Tentacle-Bot.
“Taking inspiration from nature, [researchers] designed a new type of soft, robotic gripper that uses a collection of thin tentacles to entangle and ensnare objects, similar to how jellyfish collect stunned prey,” the announcement continues, which isn’t disturbing in the least.
TENTACLE ROBOT CAN GENTLY GRASP FRAGILE OBJECTS
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Tentacle robot can gently grasp fragile objects Taking inspiration from nature,
Harvard SEAS researchers designed a new type of soft, robotic gripper that uses a collection of thin tentacles to entangle and ensnare objects, similar to how jellyfish collect stunned prey. Alone, individual tentacles, or filaments, are weak. But together, the collection of filaments can grasp and securely hold heavy and oddly shaped objects. The gripper relies on simple inflation to wrap around objects and doesn’t require sensing, planning, or feedback control. Video credits: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Access the full article: https://www.wevolver.com/article/tentacle-robot-can-gently-grasp-fragile-objects #softgripper #robotics #technology #engineering #stem #innovation -Wevolver.com | Facebook
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It’s scalable, with the number of links on each tentacle affecting its reach, as well as its ability to crawl, swim or climb. Sensors transmit images to the soldier operating the system.
These include laser detection and ranging, LADAR, to provide 3D images of object shapes and even faces.
“The technology is leading to more than just the very tip of the snake being used in the object manipulation effect,” said Derek Scherer, an Army Research Laboratory researcher.
“Consider that snakes push off rocks or roots to propel their bodies. We are using this same concept in development.”
Scherer said that with increased manipulator dexterity, Soldiers can offload more tasks to the robotic platform. “When the platform is tasked with inspecting a potential IED threat, the extreme adaptability of the tentacle manipulator will allow the platform to rummage with precision,” he said.
The robot’s touch sensitivity allows it to balance objects and feel where forces are being applied as it rotates devices.
“It allows it to lift and reposition objects, including IEDs, for examination, and do so in a controlled fashion that is unlikely to detonate any ordnance,” said Scherer. “These same capabilities would improve inspections during cargo and checkpoint missions.”
The team even believes the robot could open doors – traditionally a big problem for robots.
“Solving the door problem would greatly improve indoor robot missions,” Scherer said.
US Military Scientists Develop Snake Robotics
July 29, 2010
Flexible tentaclelike manipulators driven by air pressure and inspired by nature designed to grasp and manipulate a variety of soft objects. Credit: Dong Wang Scientists at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are developing snake-like technology in an effort to create robotic snakes for search-and-rescue missions.
The project, known as the robotic tentacle manipulator involves arranging a group of snakes in a circular array that function like a teamto manipulate an object, scan a room or handle improvised explosive devices.
A snake-robot can be built as a large or small subsystem to a larger platform like iRobot’s rugged system Warrior, which travels over rough terrain and climbs stairs.
The number of tentacles determines the scope of its search capabilitiesas well as its ability to crawl, swim, climb or shimmy through narrow spaces while transmitting images to the operator.
The amphibious snake will be equipped with a large-screen laptop as a simple user interface and sophisticated electronic sensors including laser detection and ranging to provide 3D representations and physical properties like faces, mass and centre of mass.
ARL scientist Derek Scherer said the technology is leading to more than just the very tip of the snake being used in the object manipulation effect.
This is a new tool that a government has commissioned to gain intelligence and valuable photographs on the front line, during battle, in a war.
This is called a snakebot, and when you watch the video below, it will blow your mind.This little thing slithers through the grass, looking like a real snake, taking pictures, planting listening devices, detach segments filled with explosives, etc… and most likely remaining undetected or avoided (after all, even soldiers dislike snakes, right?). However, here is the kicker… IF this snake is detected, and if it’s blown up or shot or whatever, it becomes even more powerful!It will break off (just like a real worm segments) into smaller, independent snakes. Holy bajeeeeezus!
According to dvice, “each segment of this snakebot is totally self-contained with a brain, sensors, motors and batteries.While the segments are designed to work together… each segment is capable of operating by itself if the snake gets damaged.” Right now, this snakebot is learning how to slither more realistically, after that; he’ll be ready for battle. Wth? SOURCE: The Snakebot: Scarier Than Any Real Snake | Bit Rebels
Next Generation Military Robots Drawn From Nature
Robot snakes have many points of articulation, making them flexible and versatile. Carnegie Mellon University BioroboticsRobots based on snakes have shown to be quite versatile and easily capable of handling rough terrain,thanks to their many-jointed bodies. A robot snake could climb a pole, navigate a sewer system, slink through a gap in a wall, or swim through a canal.
A mobile robot snake can climb, swim, and slither. Carnegie Mellon University BioroboticsIsrael has been working on its own version of a robot serpent for some time,broadcasting test videos in 2009. According to news reports, the Israeli military is thinking about using these slithery robots for more than just spying– “suicide snakes” could carry bombs on kamikaze missions as well.
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AFRL contracts Primordial for Tentacle immersive surveillance system development
Air Force Technology
May 7, 2013 ·
Primordial has been awarded a contractfor the development and delivery of a multi-camera immersive surveillance system, called Tentacle, for the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
The system, delivered under the $848,791 small business innovation research (SBIR) contract, is scheduled to enhance situational awareness of USAF personnel in the battlefield.
Tentacle is an advanced system designed to fuse sensor feeds from fixed cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), as well as other manned vehicles into a single three dimensional (3D) display to help an analyst effectively monitor several cameras during combat operations.
The 3D display features imagery, terrain, buildings and avatars representing entities, such as people and vehicles, thus reducing the cognitive load for the analyst, enabling them to make informed decisions in the battlefield.
The system functions through integration of real-time feature extraction and tagging algorithms for detecting, tracking, and identifying entities with rule-based database query and dynamic alert tools.
Besides supporting archive queries and user-configured alerts, the system enables classification of an object as a person or vehicle, and supports extraction of metadata, such as a person versus vehicle, upper colour, and lower colour for execution of real-time queries and rudimentary identification of entitiesthat temporarily leave a camera’s field-of-view (FOV).
The system is manufactured in collaboration with intuVision, All Hazards Management (AHM), and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
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Open PDFTentacle is a multi-camera immersive surveillance system that facilitates quickly understanding the status of the battlefield by processing input from a variety of sensors in real time and providing meaningful results to an operator. Tentacle processes this data using operator-specified rule-based alerts to focus incoming data on events meaningful to the user.
Military camouflage turn to the tentacled creatures for inspiration
The United States military is funding research into octopus skin to develop new techniques of camouflage.
The U.S. Army and Air Force actually are both funding this projectwhere they want to see how the octopus skin changes its texture and appearance as a protective mechanism. Rob Shepherd, a professor and robotics hardware designer at Cornell University led this research and the findings of the study entitled, “Stretchable surfaces with programmable 3D texture morphing for synthetic camouflaging skins”are published in the latest issue of the journal Science.
Shepherd explained that the way the octopus changes the textures of its skin could be used on the plane’s wingsto alter its appearances in combat.The octopus skin he explained, is technologically very advanced. It has a highly developed “sensorimotor control system”according to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. If these were to be understood and utilized, they could lead to development of several technical advancements such as soft robots, adaptive networks and artificial skin.
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The U.S. Army is funding the creation of shape-shifting sheets that mimic the abilities of the ocean’s masters of camouflage.
It’s octopuses, not octopi, don’t email me. (Ina Fassbender / Reuters)
Nanostructured material changes color and texture like an octopus
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| “Textures are crucial to the way we experience objects, both in how they look and how they feel,” said Siddharth Doshi, a doctoral student in materials science and engineering at Stanford and first author on the paper. “These animals can physically change their bodies at close to the micron scale, and now we can dynamically control the topography of a material – and the visual properties linked to it – at this same scale.” |
| The work could lead to more effective dynamic camouflage, both for humans and for robotic systems, and potentially help create flexible, color-changing displays for wearable technologies. It also opens up new opportunities in the field of nanophotonics, which uses the precise manipulation of light and optics for advancements in electronics, encryption, biology, and other areas. |
| “There’s just no other system that can be this soft and swellable, and that you can pattern at the nanoscale,” said Nicholas Melosh, a professor of materials science and engineering and a senior author on the paper. “You can imagine all kinds of different applications.” |
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| Time-lapse of the evolution of color patterns in a soft photonic skin sample. (Image: Siddharth Doshi) |
Precise, reversible patterns |
| To create dynamic textures in a flexible material, the researchers combined a patterning technique called electron-beam lithography, which is typically used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, with a polymer film that swells as it absorbs water. By firing a beam of electrons at the film, they were able to adjust how much certain areas of the material would swell,creating detailed patterns that only revealed themselves when the film was wet. |
| The discovery that an electron beam could change the polymer’s absorbency and create patterns of different colors and texturesoriginally came as somewhat of a surprise. In an earlier project (Nature Materials, “Electrochemically mutable soft metasurfaces”), Doshi had used a scanning electron microscope – which uses a focused beam of electrons to create a high-resolution image – to examine nanostructures the team had created on top of a polymer film. Typically, those samples would be discarded after imaging, but Doshi decided to reuse them instead of creating new ones. In the next set of tests, the regions of the film that had been imaged with the electron scanning microscope behaved differently and turned a different color. |
| “We realized that we could use these electron beams to control topography at very fine scales,” Doshi said. “It was definitely serendipitous.” |
| The electron-beam patterning is so precise that the team was able to create a nanoscale replica of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan rock formation. When dry, the film is perfectly flat, but as soon as water is added, the monolith’s shape rises up from the surface. They also fashioned fine-scale textures that change how light is scattered depending on the amount of water added to the film.This allowed the researchers to create surface finishes ranging from glossy to matte, producing a more realistic appearance than smartphone or computer displays are currently capable of. All of the films are easily returned to their flat state by adding an alcohol-like solvent to remove the water. |
| The team demonstrated that the same technique can be used to design and reveal complex, switchable color patterns. The researchers put thin, metallic layers on each side of the patterned polymer film to create Fabry-Pérot resonators, which isolate specific wavelengths of light based on the distance between the metal layers. As the polymer films swell to different widths, they display a variety of colors. With the same electron-beam patterning and the right mix of water and solvent,the single-colored sheet becomes a riot of colorful spots and splotches. |
| “By dynamically controlling the thickness and topography of a polymer film, you can realize a very large variety of beautiful colors and textures,” said Mark Brongersma, a professor of materials science and engineering and a senior author on the paper. “The introduction of soft materials that can expand, contract, and alter their shape opens up an entirely new toolboxin the world of optics to manipulate how things look.” |
Dynamic possibilities |
| When the researchers combined different films into a multilayer device, they were able to independently manipulate both color and texture at the same time,camouflaging with a background pattern nearly as adeptly as an octopus (although not without some trial and error). |
| Currently, getting the films to accurately match a background pattern requires the researchers to manually adjust the combination of water and solvent to get the right topography and colors. In the future, the team is hoping to integrate a computer vision system, which would be able to automatically adjust the level of swelling to make the films blend in with a variety of backgrounds. |
| “We want to be able to control this with neural networks – basically an AI-based system – that could compare the skin and its background, then automatically modulate it to match in real time,without human intervention,” Doshi said. |
| The researchers are also interested in applications beyond visual camouflage. Fine-scale changes in texture could, for example, be used to increase or decrease friction, which could help determine if a small robot will cling to a surface or slide past it. Nanoscale structures can change how cells respond,so there may be bioengineering uses for these techniques as well. They are even working with artists at Stanford to create an exhibit using these materials as an artistic medium. |
| “Small changes in the properties of soft materials over micron distances are finally possible, which will open up all sorts of possibilities,” Melosh said. “I think there are a lot of exciting things coming up.” |
| Source: Stanford University (Note: Content may be edited for style and length) |
Beware the jellyfish sting
USA Today
Jun 29, 2024 · With a baking hot summer predicted, Americans will flood to the beach. They’ll face jellyfish encounters.
Jellyfish are showing up in unexpected waters. What’s going on?
With a baking hot summer predicted, Americans will flood to the beach. They’ll face jellyfish encounters.
With a baking hot summer just starting, millions of Americans have already begun flooding the nation’s beaches. They’ll face traffic jams, algae blooms, sunburn and a rising threat – painful jellyfish encounters.
Climate change, warming ocean temperatures, overfishing, invasive species and even fertilizer run-off mean there are more jellies than before in places where they didn’t use to be, including box jellyfish, which have appeared in Florida and even New Jersey, and in rare cases can be lethal.
While being stung by a jellyfish is seldom life-threatening, it is highly unpleasant, say those who have encountered them.
“It felt like someone slashed my skin with a knife,” said Jana Paradiso of San Francisco, who was vacationing with friends in Positano, Italy a few years ago when she touched against what she thinks was a mauve stinger, a small jelly with long tentacles and a strong venom.
“It was a searing, sharp pain,” she said. By the time she got out of the surf, welts had started to appear across her arm. By the next day the pain was mostly gone, but not the memory.
“I didn’t go back in the water,” she said.
Why you’re seeing more jellyfish
Marine scientists are recording regional shifts in jelly populations, many of which account for the feeling among beachgoers that there are more jellies out there than there used to be.
Moon jellies, for example, were never seen north of Cape Cod but now they’re often found up into Boston and the Gulf of Maine, Madin said. They are not deadly but cause unpleasant stings. In Norway, helmet jellyfish are showing in fjords.
One concerning shift has been in the range of box jellyfish, some species of which can be deadly.
“The box jellyfish that we have an abundance of in Hawaii has recently caused injuries on various beaches in Florida.
Sometimes called “sea wasps,” these jellyfish can be highly dangerous. They’ve generally been found in the tropics, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean but now also exist in Florida and have been seen as far north as New Jersey.
From a research vessel on the surface, scientists piloted a remote-controlled submarine around a volcanic crater off the coast of Japan. Something disrupted the blue expanse and caught their attention.
The “large” jellyfish had a visible,uniquely shaped stomachand tons of tentacles, according to a study published Nov. 20 in the journal Zootaxa.
Researchers had never seen an animal like it — and they wouldn’t again for almost 20 years.
The “curious” and “mysterious” jellyfish was first captured in 2002, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology said in a Nov. 20 news release. Researchers thought it was a new species but couldn’t be certain until they found another.
Researchers spend hundreds of hours searching for the jellyfish, the study said. Finally in 2020, they found a second one in the same volcanic crater.
Studying the two jellyfish, researchers confirmed their initial assessment. They’d discovered a new species: Santjordia pagesi, or the St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish.
The St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish is considered “large,” measuring about 4 inches wide and about 3 inches tall, the study said. It has a circular body shape and about 240 tentacles.Its most distinctive feature is its bright red, “cross-shaped” stomach.
Photos show the St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish in an aquarium. Its body looks almost like a see-through cushion. It has a thick white ring running along its lower edge. Smaller vein-like structures stretch from its prominent central stomach to the outer ring. From the top, its stomach looks like a cross or plus sign.
Another set of photos shows what the jellyfish looked like in its natural habitat. Its tentacles trail out behind it and, from one angle, look like a white fringe.
The St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish “is so different from other species” that it is “highly likely to possess a new cnidarian venom,” the news release said.
St George – A Cainite Myth? excerpts only In the legend of St George we are given the familiar story of a hero defeating his particular monster. But does the person of St George conceal a deeper meaning within the folds of the legend? It might seem a little ambitious to connect England’s (and a good many other nations) patron saint to an heretical cult. However, the writer hopes to indicate that the tale incorporates a truth that is inherent in the myth, despite the cross-pollination over the centuries. This article is aimed at investigating the symbolic associations found within the legend and the figure of the saint, with particular emphasis upon the rendition found in Thomas Percy’s Reliquies of Ancient English Poetry (1765), which features a unique telling of the story of George’s birth. Thomas Percy’s Reliquies is the principle source for this study and readers are encouraged to explore the prose for themselves [1]. In this single item of literature, we find George born under auspicious circumstances, referred to as a ‘dragon’ while in the womb, marked at birth with a red cross and a dragon, and raised by a ‘weird woman of the woods’ in a cave.Neglected as a day of patriotic celebration, St George’s Day (April 23rd) is in the astrological sign of Taurus the Bull, an earth sign ruled by the planet Venus [2]. Associations include Ishtar, Isis, Freyja, Frigg, Pan, Dionysus and, with a serpent reference, Quetzacoatl, the Aztec feathered serpent deity. The symbol of Taurus is the head and horns of a bull. One has only to see this symbol within an occult context and the image of a horned bull god occurs. So we can immediately see that George has a significant place within astrological tradition, linking him with some significant mythological correspondences often associated with the witch cult and the Mysteries. If we examine this in more detail, we find that Venus was the consort of the Roman deity Vulcan, the lame blacksmith god of fire. Through this connection, Vulcan has been compared with Tubal-Cain, the descendant of the biblical Cain and a Kenite smith deity. Michael Howard and Nigel Aldcroft Jackson identify the image of St George in Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland, reputed resting place of the Grail and haunt of the Knights Templar, with the symbol of the rose, a ‘flower with some Luciferian significance significance. It is the emblem of Venus and Ishtar and the symbol of the bloodline, or ‘Family’ of the Rose’, descended from the Watchers (fallen angels)’[3]. In addition, the same authors establish a connection with the pre-Islamic and Islamic Green Man, a Saint of Sufism, Al-Khidr.
So we can see George as corresponding with Tubal-Cain in the Luciferian tradition, but what of the serpent ad the fact that, in the modern rendition given by Thomas Percy, he is identified as being the dragon? If George and Cain are cognates, then as a metallurgist George is capable of originating both tools (the plough) and weapons (the sword). Furthermore, the dragon is sometimes correlated with the earth. So the myth could represent early agriculturalists (Cain) ‘mastering the dragon’ or putting the earth under his will of the plough.
According to some, the Mark of Cain was an equal-armed cross that may have been in honour of Tubal-Cain, whom many ascribed to be the ancestor of the biblical nomadic people, the Kenites (Telchines), who were renowned meta-lsmiths. In another form, the Mark of Cain was a Tau Cross or red serpent. It has been speculated by those who point to the occult knowledge possessed by the Templars that the Mark fo Cain was signified by their adoption of an equal-armed red cross as their emblem, thus indicating the hidden inner knowledge at the core of the Order. Rather curiously, the word ‘Cain’ originates with the Hebrew word ‘Qayin’, with the potential interpretation of ‘spear’, one of the weapons cited as used by St George to famously slay the dragon. So the legend of St George may be an initiatory myth containing alchemical keys in which a ritual enactment may convey some of the meaning to the participants. |
Consider that George, etymologically, means ’tiller of the earth’, or ploughman, from two Greek components. 
In alchemical and occult circles, the serpent is often depicted entwined around a Tau, or T-shaped cross. 
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Researchers said they named the new species Santjordia, meaning Saint George in Catalan, after its cross-shaped stomach and pagesi after Francesc Pagès, a cnidarian researcher.
The jellyfish has been found at depths of about 2,700 feet to 2,800 feet down, the study said.
St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish swimming
So far, the St. George’s cross medusa jellyfish is considered “rare”and has been found only in the Sumisu Caldera near the Ogasawara Islands, about 600 miles southeast of Tokyo.
The new species was identified by its tentacles, body structures, stomach and DNA, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had enough genetic divergence to be placed into its own new subfamily
The research team included Dhugal John Lindsay, Mary Matilda Grossmann, Javier Montenegro and André Carrara Morandini.
Red, alien-like jellyfish with 39 tentacles discovered off Califoria Coast
Scientists have discovered a new species of crown jellyfish that looks like a scarlet alien saucer in the sunless “midnight zone” of California’s Monterey Bay.
The newly described species, Atolla reynoldsi, measures about 5 inches (13 centimeters) in diameter and can have anywhere from 26 to 39 tentacles, researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) said in a statement. Like the 10 other known species of the Atolla genus, A. reynoldsi sports a deep groove running around its central bell, giving its body the appearance of a domed head wearing a frilly red crown.
Though it’s not much wider than a dollar bill, A. reynoldsi seems to be the largest of the known species of Atolla jellies, the researchers said. However, what really sets this jelly apart from its cousins is what’s missing; unlike all other currently known species of crown jellyfish, A. reynoldsi lacks a single elongate tentacle — one long, thin tentacle that trails behind its body, measuring up to six times the diameter of the jelly’s bell.
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Scientists genetically engineer glowing dog – ZME Science
Aug 1, 2011 ·
In a recent groundbreaking research study, scientists from Seoul National University in South Korea have successfully created a dog that can glow in the dark, using genetic engineering techniques. This achievement holds the potential for finding cures for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
The dog in question, a genetically modified female beagle named Tegon, was born in 2009 through a cloning technique. By inserting genes that cause human illnesses into dogs and controlling their activation, researchers can study these diseases and develop potential cures.
The remarkable ability of Tegon to glow in the dark was made possible by adding enhanced green fluorescent protein (eGFP) to the nucleus of a cell, which was then placed inside an egg. The researchers conducted a two-year test and found that the dog’s ability to glow can be controlled by administering a drug called doxycycline through its food.
Lead researcher Lee Byeong-chun stated, “The creation of Tegon opens new horizons since the gene injected to make the dog glow can be substituted with genes that trigger fatal human diseases.”
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A new species: Physalia mikazuki. Credit: ©Tohoku UniversityA new species of venomous Portuguese man-of-war, Physalia mikazuki, has been discovered in northern Japan.
Genetic evidence confirmed it as distinct from tropical relatives and likely carried north by warming ocean currents.
New Jellyfish Species Emerges in Northern Japan
A student research team at Tohoku University has identified a previously unknown species of the venomous Physalia (commonly called the Portuguese man-of-war) in the waters of northeastern Japan. The discovery marks the first recorded appearance of this type of jellyfish in the region.
Published on October 30, 2025, in Frontiers in Marine Science (Marine Molecular Biology and Ecology), the study provides the first formal description of a Physalia species native to Japan.
LEFT: Physalia mikazuki sp. nov., a newly described Portuguese man-of-war collected from Gamo Beach,Sendai Bay. The gas-filled float and long trailing tentacles are characteristic of the Portuguese man-of-war. Runner-up names with a similar Sendai-oriented cultural flare included Physalia: zunda shake, blue dragon, and one-eyed dragon. Credit: © Tohoku University / Cheryl Lewis Ames et al.An Accidental Discovery in Sendai Bay
“I was working on a completely different research project around Sendai Bay in the Tohoku region, when I came across this unique jellyfish I had never seen around here before,” remarks second author Yoshiki Ochiai. “So I scooped it up, put it in a ziplock bag, hopped on my scooter, and brought it back to the lab!”
That spontaneous moment led to the identification of a striking cobalt-blue man-of-war previously unknown to science. Professor Cheryl Ames of the Graduate School of Agricultural Science and the Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (WPI-AIMEC) explained that the new species was named Physalia mikazuki (“crescent helmet man-o-war”) in honor of Sendai’s historic figure Date Masamune, the samurai lord recognized for the crescent moon on his helmet.
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New Species of Portuguese Man-of-War Filmed Alive in Sendai Bay, Japan
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Glowing sea creature with 15 tentacles found off Florida coast. It’s a new species
- Researchers discovered a new species of glowing warm water jellyfish off the coast of Florida during nighttime scuba dives.
Scuba divers strapped on their gear and plunged into the darkened waters off the coast of Florida. Equipped with flashlights, the divers searched the ocean and spotted a glowing sea creature with 15 tentacles.
It turned out to be a new species
Peter Schuchert and Richard Collins surveyed marine life near Palm Beach during 91 nighttime scuba dives over the span of several years, according to a study published April 30 in the peer-reviewed journal Revue suisse de Zoologie. During their dives, they searched for a group of ocean animals known as hydromedusae.
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Hydromedusae are jellyfish-like organisms in the class Hydrozoa, with the term deriving from Greek words for “water” and the mythological figure Medusa.
MeaningEtymologyThe term “hydromedusa”comes from Greek roots:
Biological ContextHydromedusae typically follow a polymorphic life cycle, beginning as a sessile polypand later developing into a free-swimming medusa. They may be carnivorous, feeding on bacteria, protozoans, phytoplankton, and small zooplankton
, and some species harbor symbiotic algaefor additional nutrients. Their delicate, often transparent bodies allow them to drift gracefully through the water, and certain species are bioluminescent, producing light through chemical reactions. linnaeus.naturalis.nl+1 In summary, hydromedusaeare both a specific life stage of hydrozoan jellyfishand a term rooted in Greek mythology and language, reflecting their aquatic nature and striking appearance. |
Commonly referred to as jellyfish because of their appearance, hydromedusae are scientifically known as hydrozoans. These small colonial animals live in saltwater columns and only come to the surface at night, making them hard to find.
During their dives, researchers encountered nine unfamiliar-looking jellyfish, the study said. They photographed the glowing sea animals and captured a few. Taking a closer look, researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Melicertum tropicalis, or the warm water jellyfish.
Warm water jellyfish are small, measuring roughly a quarter of an inch in length, the study said. They have a “bell-shaped” body with a “thick” outer skin and between “15 to 18 long tentacles.” Their mouths have eight “small lips.”
Mesmerizing photos show several Melicertum tropicalis jellyfish. The animals appear blue-green in color. The insides of their “bell-shaped” body look almost like a starry galaxy.
Researchers suspect the new species glows, or fluoresces, but they have not tested it yet, co-author Richard Collins told McClatchy News via email. When illuminated with white light, the animal “has a green hue.”
Like other hydromedusae, the new species uses jet-propulsion to move through the water, study co-author Peter Schuchert told McClatchy News. This process involves sucking in water then squirting it back out through a narrowed opening.
Although some hydromedusae species sting when touched, “Melicertum tropicalis is unlikely a stinger,” Schuchert said.
Researchers said they named the new species after its “occurrence in warm waters” because its closest relative prefers cold water, the study said.
The new species was identified by its tentacles, coloring, DNA, reproductive system and other subtle physical features, the study said.
‘Large’ sea creature — with ‘unique’ tentacles — discovered as new species in Florida
Scuba divers in Florida discovered a new species of jellyfish, named Zancleopsis grandis, during nighttime dives off the coast.
Scuba divers strapped on their gear and plunged into the darkened water off the coast of Florida. Equipped with flashlights, the divers searched the depths and found a “large” sea creature with “unique” tentacles.
It turned out to be a new species.
Peter Schuchert and Richard Collins surveyed marine life near Palm Beach during 91 nighttime scuba dives over the span of several years, according to a study published April 30 in the peer-reviewed journal Revue suisse de Zoologie. During their dives, they searched for a group of ocean animals known as hydromedusae.
Commonly referred to as jellyfish because of their appearance, hydromedusae are scientifically known as hydrozoans. These small animals live in deep water and only come to the surface at night, making them hard to find.
Over the course of their dives, researchers encountered three unfamiliar-looking hydromedusae, the study said. They photographed the “large” sea animals and captured two.
Taking a closer look, researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Zancleopsis grandis, or the large Zancleopsis jellyfish.
The new species of jellyfish is considered “relatively large,” its body reaching just over 1 inch in height and its tentacles measuring over 2 inches in length, the study said. Its body shape shifts as it moves but is generally long and narrow. It has two “long tentacles” covered in “unique,” “giant” bulbs.
One photo shows a large Zancleopsis jellyfish stretched out. The bulbs on its tentacles are less pronounced and more “club-shaped.”
A Zancleopsis grandis, or large Zancleopsis jellyfish, with its body and tentacles pulled together.
Another photo shows a large Zancleopsis jellyfish with its body and tentacles pulled together. The bulbs appear much rounder and more prominent.
Like other hydromedusae, the new species uses jet-propulsion to move through the water, a process, study co-author Peter Schuchert told McClatchy News. This process involves sucking in water, then squirting it back out through a narrowed opening.
A close-up photo shows the tentacles of a Zancleopsis grandis, or large Zancleopsis jellyfish.
Although some hydromedusae species glow, or fluoresce, the new species does not, co-author Richard Collins told McClatchy News via email.
The new species was identified by its tentacles, size, DNA and other subtle physical features, the study said.
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‘Translucent’ creature with ‘oral tentacles‘ found off China coast is new species
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Translucent’ creature with ‘oral tentacles’ found off China coast is new species The new species was discovered in the intertidal zone of the Yellow …
Off the east coast of China, researchers discovered an unusual spiky creature feeding on a jellyfish-like species called a hydroid. In recent years, similar specimens were recorded in that region of the Yellow Sea, but never identified.
Now, researchers have confirmed all 10 creatures belonged to Pseudobornella qingdaoensis, or the Qingdao sea slug, is described as being about an inch and a half long, which researchers called “large.”
Its body is “translucent yellow to dark brown, with numerous scattered orange to brown spots and white blotches,” according to the study.
food foraging, according to researchers.
The species is distinct for its “remarkably” long sheath covering its sensory It is the first species in the Pseudobornella genus discovered in 93 years, according to the study.
The Qingdao sea slug is currently only known from the Yellow Sea, but may also be present in the waters off Japan, the study said.
The species was discovered in Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, a 405-mile drive southeast from Beijing.
The research team included Shuqian Zhang and Juhao Wang.
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Meet Bellactis Lux, the lightbulb anemone!
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Tampa Bay Saltwater founder, Richard Londeree, has been observing Lightbulb anemones for over 30 years in the Gulf of Mexico and as of October 2023, this anemone has an official name: Bellactis Lux!
Researchers collected 10 specimens between 2010 – 2023 to identify this new species. They are small in size, up to 3.5″ and vary in color from translucent browns, beiges and rarely, yellow. Tentacles tend to be inflated creating a bulbus shape and sport pronounced or subtle rings.
They are from the family Aiptasiidae, which consists of nine genera and 21 species. Species of aiptasia differ in appearance (color, shape, size), reproduction, and nematocysts. The lightbulb anemone can asexually reproduce, although we have no reports of this happening in a home aquarium. They are found solitary on the TBS farm and are not often harvested on live rock.
Bellactis Lux are easy keepers in peaceful reef tanks, feeding on particulates in the water and situated mid-level under aquarium lighting. Folks often misjudge them as a negative live rock hitchhiker under the dreaded label, Aiptasia! Lightbulb anemones are as reef safe as a bubble tip anemone. While they won’t host clownfish, they won’t eat them either. Peppermint shrimp, Copperband Butterflies and gorilla crabs (family Xanthidae) will quickly eat smaller individuals.
Image of Bellactis Lux harvested from the TBS farm:
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which is probably from an unknown non-Indo-European word, or possibly from an Iranian compound *ha-maz-an- “(one) fighting together” [Watkins]. But in folk etymology it has been long derived froma- “without” + mazos, variant of mastos “breast;” hence the story that the Amazons cut or burned off one breast so they could draw bowstrings more efficiently.Earlier in Middle English as Zamazinis “Amazons” (early 14c.). It was also used generally in early Modern English of female warriors; strong, tall, or masculine women; and the queen in chess. |
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‘Lightbulb’ creature — with translucent tentacles — is new species in Gulf of Mexico
Nearly 30 years ago, scuba divers in the Gulf of Mexico spotted a peculiar, brightly colored sea creature.
That is until 2010 — when scientists began collecting specimens of the unknown species for themselves, according to a new study published Oct. 11 in the journal Zootaxa.
Researchers collected 10 specimens between 2010 and 2023, and they used those to finally identify and describe the new species as Bellactis lux, or lightbulb anemone, co-authors Alonso Delgado, Paul Larson, Nancy Sheridan and Marymegan Daly wrote in the study. Specimens were collected off the coast of Pinellas County, Florida, and Dauphin Island, Alabama.
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The small species has a wide, irregularly shaped base that stems into a smooth column with rows of two or three raised pores, the study said
Lightbulb anemone have “stout” tentacles in groups of three to five, according to researchers. They are slightly inflated at the base but taper off at the end, and they “can be bulbous in shape.”
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Tentacles are greenish brown and translucent, but they sometimes have opaque white marks that can form rings, the study said.
The creatures have a maroon oral disc that is often circled by a yellow-colored ring. The disc surrounds its wide, oval shaped mouth with “prominent” cream-colored lips, according to experts.
Researchers said the anemone appears to have a photosymbiotic relationship with algae. Algae, which use photosynthesis, were observed living on the lightbulb anemone’s column and tentacles.
Bellactis luxalso seem to reproduce asexually, and they may live near one another in crevices in shallow waters in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, according to scientists. Specimens were collected from “hard-bottom” habitats known as reef ledges.
Small creature — with unusual genitalia — found burrowing in sand. It’s a new species
‘Extremely small’ horned creature — with ‘moderately large’ tongue — is new species
Deep-sea ‘flapjack’ octopus with umbrella-like body found at 1,500-meter depths
A new species of flapjack octopus, with massive eyes and blood-red tentacles, has been discovered from a deep-sea canyon off the coast of Australia.
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The Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus is a small, gelatinous deep-sea octopus that grows to around 4 centimeters diameter. Credit: Cindy Bessey, CSIROThe Carnarvon Flapjack Octopus is a small, gelatinous deep-sea octopus that grows to around 4 centimeters diameter. Credit: Cindy Bessey, CSIROA new species of flapjack octopus, with massive eyes and blood-red tentacles, has been discovered from a deep-sea canyon off the coast of Australia.
The new species has been named Opisthoteuthis carnarvonensis, or the Carnarvon flapjack octopus, for the location in which it was found.
It’s the tenth and latest new species to be described from specimens collected during a 2022 voyage by research vessel (RV) Investigator led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
RV Investigator undertook a month-long voyage to survey the relatively unexplored habitats and seabed biodiversity of the Gascoyne and Carnarvon Canyon Marine Parks off Western Australia.
It marked the first scientific baseline marine survey of the Gascoyne Marine Park and the Carnarvon Canyon Marine Park, managed by Parks Australia.
During the voyage, researchers used high-tech cameras, nets and sleds to collect samples and capture images from thousands of meters below the ocean surface. From those surveys, many specimens were collected that were likely to be species new to science.
Since the end of the voyage, researchers, taxonomists, partner museums and research collections, including the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and CSIRO’s Australian National Fish Collection, have been busily working to help identify and describe some of these new species.
In new research published in the Australian Journal of Taxonomy, Dr. Tristan Verhoeff, a volunteer Systematic Taxonomist with the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, described the new species of flapjack octopus.
Scientists are creating a growing list of new species from this 2022 voyage, including the recently described painted hornshark and parallel-spine scorpionfish.
These discoveries help marine managers, such as Parks Australia, better conserve and protect the incredible diversity of marine life that inhabits Australia’s oceans.
CSIRO led the research voyage in collaboration with Parks Australia, Western Australian Museum and a team of partner museums.
About the Carnarvon flapjack octopus discovery
- The Carnarvon flapjack octopus is a small, gelatinous deep-sea octopus that grows to around 4 centimeters diameter, but little is known about its ecology or lifestyle.
- Flapjack octopuses are a type of cirrate or “dumbo” octopus and there are approximately 50 described species of dumbo octopuses worldwide, with 15 species recorded from Australian waters.
- The flapjack octopus is a deep-sea shape shifter with the ability to flatten its body to resemble a pancake—or flapjack, hence its name—or to pull itself up to look like a tiny gelatinous umbrella.
- Flapjack octopuses have large eyes relative to their body size, enhancing their ability to detect prey in the dimly lit depths that they live. They eat worms and small crustaceans, using their tentacles to capture and consume their prey.
- The specimens used to describe the new species were collected from depths of 1,044–1,510 meters in and around the Carnarvon Canyon and Gascoyne Marine Parks in Western Australia.
Dr. Tristan Verhoeff, volunteer Systematic Taxonomist, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery said, “This new species is a flapjack octopus, which is a type of cirrate or ‘dumbo’ octopus found in the deep ocean. It is a small octopus, with a body length up to 40 mm, and has an orange-brown coloration.
“Dumbo octopus are a rare and unusual species that live on the seafloor. They reproduce and grow slowly, are very soft and gelatinous, and, unlike other octopus, they produce no ink and cannot change color.
“Australia has a higher biodiversity of dumbo octopus species compared to other countries but many of these species have only been recorded or described in the past few years. The Carnarvon flapjack octopus, which was named for the location where it was found, is only known from the Carnarvon Canyon and Gascoyne Marine Parks off northwestern Australia. Its presence adds extra value to these recently established marine parks.
“Describing a new species is exciting but there is pressure to do it right and it takes time, as you have to look at comparative material and go through old literature. Many of the new species I have described have been in museums and other collections for decades awaiting someone to notice them.
“This species discovery increases our understanding of Australia’s deep-sea ecology and biodiversity. Describing new species is also essential for future work on their ecology, and assessing populations for conservation.”
Dr. Lisa Kirkendale, Head of Department, Aquatic Zoology, Western Australian Museum said, “Discovering new species of macroscopic marine animals illustrates how little we still know about the deep sea in this area.
“The Indian Ocean is truly a frontier for marine biodiversity research and the WA Museum is the region’s institutional hub as we move forward to address this challenge.
“In Australia, we need to better support taxonomists, like Tristan, to continue to document fabulous new species, such as the Carnarvon flapjack octopus.”
Dr. Venetia Joscelyne, Team Leader, CSIRO Marine National Facility said, “The 2022 voyage off Western Australia has been vital for increasing our understanding of the seafloor habitats and biodiversity in the region.
“This was the first time the Carnarvon Canyon and Gascoyne Marine Parks have been mapped in detail and explored to depths of more than 5,000 meters.
“Conducting research in remote, offshore, or deep ocean environments is generally challenging but RV Investigator provides researchers with an impressive range of capabilities to do this.
“From this single research voyage alone, we are seeing many new marine species being described. Incredibly, scientists estimate that there are likely more than 1,000 new species waiting to be described from specimens collected on RV Investigator voyages over the past 10 years.
“These discoveries are vital in helping us understand the conservation needs of the marine parks and will assist Parks Australia in maintaining the marine parks’ natural values in the future.”
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Magical morphing jumbo squid are taking over the eastern Pacific
The extraordinary feats of transformation that are helping Humboldt squid conquer new territories suggest it isn’t done expanding its territory
By Michael Tennesen / 9 September 2015
The jumbo flying squid is taking control of the eastern Pacific
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IN 1940, author John Steinbeck and biologist Ed Ricketts took a trip from the Californian city of Monterey, across the Mexican border and into the Gulf of California to survey the intertidal zones around its shores. In 2004, William Gilly of Stanford University and a team of graduate students retraced the voyage to draw attention to a changing world.
Where Steinbeck and Ricketts had found large sea snails, Gilly’s crew found only smaller or dead specimens. Where Steinbeck and Ricketts had seen schools of tuna, marlin, sailfish and swordfish, Gilly’s expedition sighted few. The Gulf of California, formerly known as the great Cortez fish trap, has seen a massive decline in fish and shellfish in recent decades. Most fishermen will attest to it.
The thing that fascinates Gilly is what is replacing these dwindling species. Near San Pedro Martir Island he found a little pocket full of life – plankton, fish, squid and sperm whales. As the boat drifted over 1000-metre deep waters, the group was greeted by an incessant stream of Humboldt squid darting toward the boat and flashing their underbellies red and white. “This was a profound and qualitative change,” says Gilly, referring to the new and vast squid population.
“When pulled from the sea they flash an angry red and flail muscular tentacles
This eye-popping catch was hauled aboard in Quintero, Chile, where Humboldt squid numbers have skyrocketed in recent years. Humboldts, usually sold as “jumbo” squid, were once restricted to equatorial waters, but have expanded their range south to Chile and as far north as Alaska. Source: Oceana
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Sea creature with 328 tentacles found suctioned to rock in Japan. It’s a new species
Deep underwater off the coast of Japan, a sea creature with hundreds of tentacles swayed in the current. Unbeknownst to the rust-colored animal, it was about to be discovered as a new species.
Scientists set out to survey the An’ei Seamount, a protected marine area off the southern coast of Japan, in 2021, according to a study published Dec. 7 in the journal Deep Sea Research. As they piloted a remotely operated submarine around the seafloor, the researchers found a sea pen suctioned to a rock.
Sea pens are a group of invertebrate ocean animals named for their feather-pen-like appearance, according to Britannica. Like corals, sea pens are colonial organisms, meaning they are formed by a colony of polyps.
Researchers captured the sea pen from An’ei Seamount, the study said. Taking a closer look, they realized they’d discovered a new species: Anthoptilum gnome, or the gnome sea pen.
The gnome sea pen is about 4.6 inches long and shaped similar to a leafy plant, researchers said and photos show. The animal has a central stalk covered in 41 polyps and a “sucker-like” base structure on one end to attach to rocks.
Researchers described the gnome sea pen as “slender” in shape.
Photos shows the gnome sea pen in its natural habitat and after being preserved. In life, it looks almost like a palm frond. In preservation, it looks like a stick covered with sea anemone-like growths. These are its polyps.
Each polyp has eight tentacles, the study’s lead co-author Yuka Kushida told McClatchy News over email. Overall, the gnome sea pen has 328 tentacles.
Several close-up photos show a diagram of this anatomy. The polyps are marked with the label “Au,” and the tentacles are marked with “Ten.”
Researchers said the gnome sea pen is unique because it is only the fifth species of sea pen to live on rocks. “Almost all sea pens inhabit soft” materials on the seafloor, the study said. The new species is one of the few “exceptional species” of sea pen that lives on hard surfaces.
The new species was identified from a single specimen based on its habitat, suctioning structure and other subtle physical features, the study said. Researchers collected the new species’ DNA — the first time genetic material was collected from a rock-dwelling sea pen species.
The study said further research and more records are needed to better understand the rock-dwelling sea pens.
The research team included Yuka Kushida, Hiroki Kise, Akira Iguchi, Yoshihiro Fujiwara and Shinji Tsuchida.
Rare and bizarre tentacle-trailing sea creature caught on video, expedition scientist’s ‘mind is blown’
Earlier this month, scientists captured video of a sea pen in the Pacific Ocean.
The ‘thrilling discovery’ occurred at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
New footage showing a giant, peculiar-looking tentacled sea creature floating languidly in the depths of the Pacific Ocean has left researchers questioning if what they’re seeing is a new species.
A team of scientists spotted the strange animal while on board the E/V Nautilus, a research vessel used by the Ocean Exploration Trust — a nonprofit organization conducting deep-sea research. In arecently released video (opens in new tab), the expedition researchers oohed and aahed as images of the bizarre creature came into focus. “My mind is blown right now,” one of the scientists on board can be heard saying off-camera, as the boat’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) scanned the ocean floor and inched closer to the strange sight. “I’m not on the edge of my seat or nothing,” another scientist quipped.
Moments later, the scientists spied another of the oddball creatures nearby, though they were unable to record video of the second individual.
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New species of zoantharian discovered off Spain coast
Feb 21, 2025 · Scientists found a sandy sea creature with “transparent” tentacles off Spain and discovered a new species, a study said. Getty Images/iStockphoto …
Sandy sea creature with ‘transparent’ tentacles found off Spain. It’s a new species By Aspen Pflughoeft February 21, 2025 10:38 AM Gift Article Scientists found a sandy sea creature with “transparent” tentacles off Spain and discovered a new species, a study said. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Dozens of tiny, tentacled creatures were recently discovered living in the Gulf of Mexico.
The small sea dwellers, it turns out, belong to a previously unknown species of “crawling” jellyfish-like creatures, according to a study published on Feb. 20 in the European Journal of Taxonomy.
Snorkelers spotted the tentacled animal in the algae-filled waters off the Yucatan Peninsula during three excursions in 2022.
They collected over 100 specimens and transported them to a nearby lab for further study.
Upon analysis, researchers revealed the specimens to be new members of the Staurocladia genus, a family of hydromedusae — a jellyfish cousin — currently known to compose 11 species. Most of the species are found in temperate waters throughout the world.
Hydromedusae tend to be found seasonally in coastal habitats, often living only for a few days, according to research from the University of Washington.
The creatures have been six and 11 tentacles, researchers said. Figure from the European Journal of Taxonomy
The newfound, brown-colored creatures are extremely diminutive in size, measuring less than a millimeter wide, researchers said.
The majority of the specimens researchers found sported eight tentacles, though some had as few as six and one had 11. Some were also seen with “visible eggs.”
The crawling medusae were distinguished by their flattened and sometimes “dome-shaped umbrella” as well as by a series of specialized cell clusters on their tentacles.
Worldwide, there are around 800 known species of hydromedusae, most of which, on account of their size and transparent complexion, go unseen by humans, according to a 2013 study.
 HydromedusaeThe term “hydromedusae” refers to a class of jellyfish-like animals within the phylum Cnidaria, specifically in the class Hydrozoa. The word is derived from the Greek words “hydro,” meaning water, and “medusa,” referring to the shape of the jellyfish, which is often associated with the mythological figure Medusa. Hydromedusae are known for their umbrella-shaped bell and tentacles, and they play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as predators and prey. Merriam Webster+2 |
| Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures called Gorgons, known for her petrifying effect on beholders—those looking at her face were instantly turned to stone. Medusa was the only Gorgon who was mortal; hence her slayer, Perseus, was able to kill her by cutting off her head. She is usually represented as a winged female creature, with a head of hair consisting of snakes. Unlike the other Gorgons, she is sometimes depicted as very beautiful. Although her role in Greek mythology is primarily destructive, Medusa is regarded as a tragic and feminist figure by modern scholars. Source: Medusa | Mythology, Face, Hair, Perseus, & Facts | Britannica
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Underwater camera captures elusive tentacled creature 3 miles below ocean surface
Little is known about Iosactis vagabunda, an anemone with 24 tentacles.
Marine scientists are finding ways to learn more about the most elusive species that live in the deepest depths of the ocean and how they fit into the planet’s biodiversity.
Little is known about Iosactis vagabunda, a tentacled deep-sea anemone that resides on the Porcupine Abyssal Plain, a seabed off the coast of Ireland.
But thanks to cameras built to withstand the deep-sea pressure, researchers were able to capture images and study the mysterious creature, according to a paper published in Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers.
I. vagabunda typically feeds on phytodetritus — or organic particulate matter — from the seabed but also preys on polychaete, a marine worm species that grows to be much bigger than the anemone itself. Images showed anemones using their tentacles to pluck organic particles from the water and eat them with their mouths.
Other images showed one anemone, measuring less than an inch, feasting on a 4-inch marine worm over the course of 16 hours. Once eaten, the worm’s bristles were visible through the anemone’s body wall, researchers said.
The anemone, which has 24 tentacles, also spends hours creating new burrows and often moves from burrow to burrow in between feedings — unique from other immobile anemone species, according to researchers.
The study encompassed 18 specimens seen in eight-hour intervals over 20 months and one individual specimen in 20-minute intervals over two weeks. Towed-vehicle cameras managed to snap 29,016 usable photos.
The anemones are likely the most prevalent species that lives on the Porcupine Abyssal Plain, scientists said.
Its feeding and movement patterns make them “critical” carbon cyclers, researchers said.
As global warming intensifies and the ocean continues to absorb more heat, further sea floor exploration may be necessary to discover impactful climate mitigation strategies involving the ocean, researchers noted.
Mysterious marine creature captured on deep-sea camera 
Marine scientists have captured images of a mysterious tentacled creature that lives more than 3 miles below the ocean surface.
May 13, 2025
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Iceberg collapse reveals bizarre tentacled creatures under Antarctica
A sudden calving at the George VI Ice Shelf opened a rare window into a realm long sealed from sunlight. What researchers found—thriving life beneath centuries of ice—now doubles as a living climate record and a scientific imperative.
A Hidden World Beneath the Ice
It’s not every day that the Earth gives us a peek into a realm untouched by sunlight for centuries—if not longer. But that’s exactly what happened when a massive iceberg, officially named A-84, broke away from Antarctica’s George VI Ice Shelf on January 13, 2025, revealing roughly 510 km² (about the size of Chicago) of newly exposed seafloor.¹ What it left behind wasn’t just a gaping void in the ice, but a newly unveiled underwater world teeming with extraordinary marine life.
Scientists aboard the research vessel R/V Falkor (too) were among the first to explore the site, deploying the ROV SuBastian to survey the seafloor and documenting abundant sponges, corals, anemones, icefish, giant sea spiders and octopus.² They expected frigid emptiness—what they found was more akin to an alien world.
Life Finds a Way—even in Darkness
Beneath nearly 230 meters of water and what had once been a thick, impenetrable ceiling of ice, researchers discovered a thriving ecosystem.² There were sea snails, worms, fish and even species of octopus—not huddled together for warmth, but confidently inhabiting their extreme environment. Without sunlight, these animals have adapted to live in complete darkness and freezing temperatures, and based on the size of the organisms observed, these communities may have persisted for decades—perhaps even hundreds of years.
Among the standout sightings was a jellyfish with elegant, ribbon-like appendages, and a sponge garden sprawling across the seabed. As expedition co-lead Patricia Esquete of the University of Aveiro put it, “We didn’t expect to find such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem.”² One can imagine the awe as the robot submersible lit up this hidden underworld for the first time.
What Extreme Environments Can Teach Us
Antarctica is no one’s idea of a welcoming place. With its brutal cold and long stretches of darkness, it seems a most unlikely spot for life to flourish. And yet, here it is, thriving under layers of ice, shielded from the world above.
What this discovery tells us goes beyond marine biology. It reveals the resilience of life, even in the harshest of conditions. It also opens doors to further studies on how creatures survive in isolated, lightless environments—insights that could help us understand how life might exist on other planets or moons with similar extremes.
But perhaps more urgently, it serves as a climate barometer. These ecosystems have likely been stable for long periods, but with rising temperatures and shifting sea ice, that could change rapidly.
Climate Change Unraveling Antarctic Stability
The George VI Ice Shelf has been on thin ice—literally—for years. A 2021 study documented record-high surface melt on its northern sector during the 2019/2020 austral summer, highlighting increased vulnerability linked to warming.³ Scientists warn that such calving and potential collapse events don’t just reshape coastlines—they can reduce ice-shelf buttressing, allowing inland glaciers to speed up and raise global sea level over time.⁴
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According to NASA-supported analyses, the George VI Ice Shelf buttresses the largest volume of upstream grounded ice of any Antarctic Peninsula ice shelf, meaning changes here could have outsized regional impacts.⁵
So while the images of tentacled creatures and glowing jellyfish may be mesmerizing, there’s a much bigger picture here. Climate change isn’t just melting ice; it’s disturbing ecosystems we’ve barely begun to understand.
A Call for Deeper Exploration
This glimpse into a secret Antarctic world is nothing short of astonishing. But it’s only a beginning. Esquete and her team are now back on dry land, poring over specimens and data. It could take months—maybe years—to determine whether they’ve discovered entirely new species. What’s certain is that this is a rare opportunity to study a pristine marine environment just as it begins to shift.
And with the planet warming, these windows of opportunity are becoming rarer still. If we want to learn how life survives, adapts—or disappears—in the face of climate change, then deeper, more urgent exploration of Earth’s last wild frontiers is essential.
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Giant Squid With 16 Feet Long Tentacles Washes Up on New Zealand Beach
The longest tentacle was over 16 feet long and washed up in New Zealand.
— — A giant squid washed up on a beach on New Zealand‘s South Island this week, a local aquarium reported on its Facebook page.
The mantle itself is over 6.6 feet long with an eye that is 3.15 inches wide, a spokesperson from the aquarium wrote online on Tuesday, describing the animal as a “MASSIVE specimen” with its longest tentacle measuring 16.4 feet in length.
“Before the birds got to it, we got help to move it to the aquarium where it is safe inside a freezer with glass windows so you can see it — on display until we can do more with it,” Kaikoura Marine Centre and Aquarium said.
In 2013, a similarly large squid was found dead in New Zealand after it was attacked by a larger one.
Samples of the squid have been given to Auckland and Otago universities for further research, the aquarium wrote in its statement.
By Brian Owens
23 May 2016
Octopuses and their tentacled brethren are taking over the seas, as ocean temperatures climb and humans snaffle up their natural predators.
Zoe Doubleday, a marine biologist at the University of Adelaide in Australia, and her colleagues were studying an iconic local species, the giant Australian cuttlefish, which had been in decline for several years.
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Doubleday wanted to see whether it was part of a larger cyclical trend in global populations, so she looked at data from surveys and from cephalopod fisheries and cephalopod bycatch in finfish fisheries between 1953 and 2013.
To her surprise she found a consistent increase in cephalopod populations over the past six decades, in species from all over the world and in every habitat, from the deep ocean to the near-shore shallows.
“When we looked at the data from around the world, it was a different story,” she says. “It wasn’t just about cuttlefish any more.”
Since 2013, the giant Australian cuttlefish has also recovered, and Doubleday thinks the previous drop was part of a natural fluctuation.
The exact cause of the global increase still needs to be pinned down, but there are a couple of strong contenders.
One is that as overfishing reduces the number of fish in the sea and cephalopods benefit from the removal of predators and competitors. Cephalopods are able to adapt quickly to take advantage of new opportunities. “When you clear a garden, the first things that start to grow are weeds. Cephalopods are like that,” Doubleday says.
Rigoberto Rosas-Luis, a biologist at the Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí university in Manta, Ecuador, agrees. He says that the huge numbers of juveniles produced by cephalopods, their short life cycle, and the fact that they aren’t very picky eaters make it easy for them to colonise new areas. “A generalist organism is more capable of facing variations in the ecosystem,” he says.
Rising ocean temperatures could also be to their advantage, because higher temperatures are thought to accelerate their life cycle, making it even easier to adapt to changing environmental conditions – as long as the temperatures don’t rise beyond their maximum tolerance, and they can still find enough to eat.
Eat, prey, love
Is the rise of the cephalopods a good thing? No one knows yet. They are voracious predators so their rise could hamper prey species. But they also fall prey to many marine animals themselves as well as providing food for humans, who could benefit from the higher abundance.
Doubleday hopes that this research will be a starting point to begin looking at cephalopod population trends in more detail, and how they relate to the global environment.
“Cephalopods are a bit of a research underdog, compared with other marine animals,” she says. “So I hope we can use this as a springboard to do some more work.”
“It is a good example of how the ecological changes in the world’s oceans are being driven by humans through the long-term effects of fisheries and probably global climate change but to date the latter is less well established,” says Paul Rodhouse, a biological oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey. But he adds that the global cephalopod fishery catches seem to have levelled off recently, so it may be premature to declare they are taking over the seas.
Journal reference: Current Biology, DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.04.002
Severed Octopus Arms Have a Mind of Their Own
Smithsonian Magazine
Octopus tentacles still react up to an hour after being severed from their dead owner, and even try to pick up food and feed a phantom mouth
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Octopuses are renowned for their smarts (they can open jars!), and most of their 130 million IQ-raising neurons are located not in their brains but along their eight tentacles. Researchers think this allows octopuses to become the ultimate multi-taskers, Katherine Harmon, who’s got a book on octopi coming out soon, writes at Scientific American, since each of their arms can busily work away at some pesky mollusk shell or feel around in some new corner of habitat, nearly independent of the brain.
Severed Octopus Arm CRAWLS on Its Own!
And these arms can continue reacting to stimuli even after they are no longer connected to the main brain; in fact, they remain responsive even after the octopus has been euthanized and the arms severed.
In one experiment, researchers chopped off euthanized octopuses’ tentacles, chilled them in water for an hour, and then still managed to get a split-second response when they probed the severed limbs. Other resear
ch found that, when encountering a piece of food, a severed limb will snatch it up and try to move it in the direction of a phantom octopus mouth.
If an octopus’ arm is cut off without the poor guy being euthanized, it’s no sweat for the cephalopod. While cut-off limbs do not regrow a new octopus, à la starfish, the octopus can regenerate tentacles with a far superior quality than, say, a lizard’s replacem
ent tail, Harmon writes.
To do this, octopus use a protein called protein acetylcholinesterase, or AChE. Humans have this protein, too, but our store of the molecule is much less active than an octopus’. Harmon describes what happens when an octopus loses its limb
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Within three days, some cascade of chemical signals cued the formation of a “knob,” covered with undifferentiated cells, where the cut had been made. And further molecular signals were responsible for the “hook-like structure” that was visible at the end of the arm in the second week. Around that time, a mass of stem cells and a hefty amount of blood vessels have arrived at the site. Yet by day 28, these features disappeared. And for the next hundred days or so, the arm tip grew back in to resemble the original one.
AChE rose, peaked and dipped throughout this process, conducting a regrowth orchestra of tissues, nerves and structures until the arm was good as new. The ultimate hope, of course, is to harness the AChE trick for human limb regeneration, although that’s still a distant vision. On the other hand, we probably don’t want to start implanting neurons in our arms: imagine a severed human hand crawling across the floor, creating a real-life Addams Family moment.
Could octopuses hold the key to a construction revolution in their super-sucking tentacles? – Sky News
Apr 18, 2024 ·
Robotics research has turned to octopuses for help in developing a super sucker, capable of lifting uneven shaped objects.
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GOP Lawmaker Links Coronavirus Vaccine To Satan, Tentacle Monsters and 5G
New Hampshire state Rep. Ken Weyler shared bizarre conspiracy theories with his finance committee.
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Oct 6, 2021 ·
New Hampshire state Rep. Ken Weyler (R) is facing bipartisan criticism after he shared wild conspiracy theories about the coronavirus involving Satan, the pope and 5G as well as tentacled creatures lurking in the COVID-19 vaccine.
The lengthy document that the 79-year-old chair of the House finance committee sent to his colleagues claims the vaccine is part of a plot “to gain 100% control over the minds of all of humanity.”
“We must understand that this criminal network is highly spiritual in nature, and all who are at the top are involved in dark ancient spiritual practices,” the report claims. “To put it bluntly, they are satanists, also called luciferians.”
| Among the claims made in the document titled “The Vaccine Death Report” were that “unknown, octopus-like creatures are being injected into millions of children worldwide,” the Daily Beast reported. The document also claimed that technology was being injected into the vaccine to control people’s thoughts, Wallner’s statement said. Source |
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Section entitled “CREATURE WITH TENTACLES.” The document claims that scientist describes seeing “a living organism with tentacles. This creature moves around, lifts itself up, and even seems to be self-aware” when the vaccine is viewed under the microscope. “The sight of this and the thought that these unknown, octopus-like creatures are being injected into millions of children worldwide, caused [the doctor] to weep,” the document said. Weyler is unvaccinated and has said he has no intention of getting the shot. He also questioned why the federal government has pushed for COVID-19 vaccination and doesn’t regard the government or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as reliable sources of information on the virus. Source |
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Jul 31, 2023 · The robot tentacle, which measures around 2 mm in diameter, can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – unlike current technology.
The robot tentacle, which measures around 2 mm in diameter, can reach the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs – unlike current technology.
Researchers in the UK have created a robot tentacle small enough to reach deep into the lungs, where it could detect the first signs of cancer and terminate its cells – effectively treating patients with the disease.
The tiny surgical robot, developed by a team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians based at the University of Leeds’ STORM Lab, is made up of an ultra-soft silicone tentacle that is only 2.4 mm in diameter and is controlled by magnets.
The tentacle consists of a series of interlinked cylindrical fragments which are around 80 mm in length and can move somewhat independently from each other.
The tentacle is manoeuvered with magnets personalised to the patients and mounted on robotic arms which remain outside the patients, while its route is programmed beforehand.
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Octopus-Like Tentacles Help Cancer Cells Invade the …
Mar 28, 2022 ·
The discovery is not that filopodia act as sensory devices – which was already well established – but rather about how they can rotate and behave mechanically, which helps a cell move, as when a cancer cell invades new tissue.
“Obviously, our results are of interest to cancer researchers. Cancer cells are noted for their being highly invasive. And, it is reasonable to believe that they are especially dependent on the efficacy of their filopodia, in terms of examining their surroundings and facilitating their spread. So, it’s conceivable that by finding ways of inhibiting the filopodia of cancer cells, cancer growth can be stalled,” explains Associate Professor Poul Martin Bendix.
For this reason, researchers from the Danish Cancer Society Research Center are a part of the team behind the discovery. Among other things, the cancer researchers are interested in whether switching off the production of certain proteins can inhibit the transport mechanisms which are important for the filopodia of cancer cells.
The mechanical function of filopodia can be compared to a rubber band. Untwisted, a rubber band has no power. But if you twist it, it contracts. This combination of twisting and contraction helps a cell move directionally and makes the filopodia very flexible. The mechanism discovered by the Danish researchers appears to be found in all living cells. Besides cancer cells, it is also relevant to study the importance of filopodia in other types of cells, such as embryonic stem cells and brain cells, which are highly dependent on filopodia for their development. Credit: Niels Bohr Institute / University of Copenhagen
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These instances highlight the diverse meanings and implications of the term “tentacles” in contemporary news.5 Sources
Mind-Blowing Fish With Spines and Tentacles Discovered in the Pacific Ocean
The new species is distinguished by the 12 spines on its dorsal-fins, its 24 vertebrae, and its unique scales and teeth. The new species of scorpionfish is found in the deep-sea depths of the Pacific …
Researchers have discovered a new species of scorpionfish in the western Pacific Ocean, near Japan and the Philippines. The new species, named Neomerinthe ignea, is also known as the Pacific-flame Scorpionfish. It was previously confused with another similar species of Neomerinthe. The study was published in the journal Ichthyological Research
Image SourceThe researchers collected 38 specimens of the “small” fish, which range in length from about 1.5 inches to about 3.5 inches. The Pacific-flame Scorpionfish has a “steep” snout, compressed body, and “large” mouth filled with short, pointy teeth. The new species is distinguished by the 12 spines on its dorsal-fins, its 24 vertebrae, and its unique scales and teeth.
The new species of scorpionfish is found in the deep-sea depths of the Pacific Ocean. It is a deep-sea creature that is found mating near mountain streams. Its body and tentacle color are fiery, which led to its name. The Latin word for “fiery” is ignea, which is why the new species was named Neomerinthe ignea.
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Six new species of tentacle-faced fish discovered in Amazon
Scientists come across armour-plated ‘fish superheroes’ while investigating specimens in museum collections
Dr Lesley de Souza from the Chicago Field Museum came across the fish while examining museum samples belonging to what she thought were five species of catfish.
Instead of merely validating the existence of those species, the fish expert ended up bringing the total number she was dealing with up to 11 after examining their features and DNA.
“We discovered six new species of really cool catfish from the Amazon and Orinoco River basins,” said Dr De Souza.
| Ancistrus is a genus of nocturnal freshwater fish in the familyLoricariidae of order Siluriformes, native to freshwater habitats in South America and Panama. Fish of this genus are common in the aquarium trade where they are known as bushynose or bristlenose catfish. In the aquarium hobby they are often referred to as bushynose or bristlenose plecos instead, but this may lead to confusion as “pleco” usually is used for Hypostomus plecostomus and its allies and is often used as a catchall term for any loricariids remotely resembling that species.
The name ancistrus derives from the Ancient Greekἄγκιστρονagkistron meaning ‘fish- or spindle hook’ – a reference to the curved cheek odontodes of males.[3] The genera Pristiancistrus, Thysanocara and Xenocara are now synonyms of Ancistrus.[2] Source: Ancistrus – Wikipedia |
| The term “Kellaere” is derived from the Middle High German word “kelner,” which means steward. This surname reflects the occupation of the Kellaere family, who were stewards in noble households. The Kellaere family originated in the ancient duchy of Swabia, Germany, and played a significant role in the region’s history and development. steward(n.)
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| The Latin word “patronus,” comes from the Latin “pater,” meaning father. It historically referred to a protector or advocate, particularly in ancient Rome, where a patronus was a wealthy individual who provided support and protection to less fortunate clients. |
“They have tentacles on their snouts, they have spines that stick out from their heads, almost like claws, to protect themselves and their nests, and their body is covered with bony plates like armour.”
“They’re warriors, they’re fish superheroes.”
Colorado rabbits growing ‘tentacles’ sparks warning – Newsweek
Residents in Fort Collins, Colorado, have been reporting sightings of wild rabbits with tentacle-like, black spiny growths around their mouths and faces, according to the local news station…
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A Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson told Newsweek that the growths are “most likely the rabbit (or shope) papilloma virus which is not uncommon in Colorado.”
“We have started to take more reports of rabbits in the northern Colorado area affected with the virus since photos were first published last Friday,” they said.
“We’re up to maybe a dozen or so reports, but it’s most likely people reporting the same rabbits and not a dozen rabbits infected.”
While the virus is not known to be contagious to other animals or humans, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has advised people to leave affected wild rabbits alone and ensure their pets do not to go near them.
Why It Matters
The unusual appearance of the rabbits has drawn significant concern among locals and even social media users online, prompting a number of references to the TV series The Last of Us, which follows two characters as the world is taken over by a fungal infection.
What To Know
Locals have described the growths as scabby patches with black, toothpick-like or quill-like protrusions around the mouth and face of cottontail rabbits spotted in yards and parks in Fort Collins, according to the WFSB report. The virus can also cause tumors resembling mini-antlers on their head.
Per the outlet, one anonymous resident said: “It’s kind of like a, just like a scabby-ish-looking growth over their face.”
Another local, Susan Mansfield, told the outlet: “Looks like it was black quills or black toothpicks sticking out all around his mouth, or her mouth.”
She added that she had seen a bunny continue to appear in her yard with the growths, and she told WFSB she thought “he would die off during the winter, but he didn’t, he came back a second year, and it grew.”
Why Rabbits Are Growing ‘Tentacles’
Some say the Shope papilloma virus played a role in the cultivation of the North American myth of the jackalope and similar horned rabbit creatures, and that it also helped scientists discover that a virus could cause cancer, paving way for the HPV vaccine to be developed.
 The jackalope is a mythical creature from North American folklore, depicted as a jackrabbit with antelopehorns, symbolizing the whimsical spirit of the American West. Origins and DescriptionCultural SignificanceCharacteristics and LegendsGlobal ConnectionsThe concept of horned rabbits is not unique to American folklore; similar creatures appear in various
cultures worldwide. For instance, medieval European legends featured horned hares, and ancient Persian texts depicted rabbits with single horns, akin to unicorns. These stories reflect a broader tradition of mythical hybrids in folklore. Wikipedia+1 |
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 Antelope
In many species of antelope both males and females have horns, which are permanent unlike the annually-shed antlers of deer. Horns are efficient weapons In the folklore of Liberia, the Royal Antelope is a figure renowned for its speed and wisdom. Because of its small size and habits, it was known locally as the “King of the Hares”, and it is from this kingly appellation that the common name “Royal Antelope” was derived. |
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Rabbits, typically wild cottontail populations, can get the virus from the bites of certain insects, such as mosquitoes and ticks, particularly during the summer months when it is warmer.
The virus is related to the human papillomavirus, but SPV is not currently known to affect humans, although experts still advise that humans should stay away from any wild rabbits with the virus.
For pet owners, clinical guidance for rabbits with the virus is to have the tumors removed, in case they become malignant, even though they can resolve themselves on their own.
“We would be concerned only if the growths are on the eyes or impede the rabbit’s ability to eat,” a Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson told Newsweek.
What People Are Saying
Jiafen Hu, an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Penn State Cancer Institute, at the Pennsylvania State University, told Newsweek: “I believe this resembles lesions caused by Shope papillomavirus.
“The exact mode of transmission among wild animals is still unclear. However, based on our experimental evidence, wounds from fighting or scratching can facilitate the spread of the virus. Blood transmission via insect bites is also a possible route, although we currently lack direct evidence of insect-borne transmission in wildlife.”
Hu added: “Papillomaviruses are strictly species-specific. In other words, Shope papillomavirus does not infect humans or other animal species, and therefore poses no hazard to humans.”
Social media user Janice Nodine, wrote in a post on X: “Rabbits in Fort Collins are turning up with black, tentacle-like growths sprouting from their heads. Experts say it’s caused by Shope Papillomavirus—a condition the animals carry for life. Officials insist it’s “not dangerous to humans” … but warn: DO NOT TOUCH THEM. Strange, right? Makes you wonder what’s really going on …”
Dom Lucre, a social media user with more than 1.5 million followers on X, wrote on the platform: “Colorado officials just sent a warning of: “DO NOT TOUCH” to their residents after rabbits were spotted invading parts of the U.S. with weird tentacles sprouting from their heads due to virus.”
What Happens Next
Colorado Parks and Wildlife have advised residents to keep their distance from affected wild rabbits.
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New ‘Jellyfish Galaxy’ Discovered With Star-Birthing ‘Tentacles’ Trailing Behind It
By Ryan Brennan February 23, 2026 10:07 AM
New ‘Jellyfish Galaxy’ Discovered With Star-Birthing ‘Tentacles’ Trailing Behind It By Ryan Brennan February 23, 2026 10:07 AM Gift Article Using the detailed eyes of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have mapped the intense tails of a cosmic jellyfish. ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), P. Jachym (Czech Academy of Sciences) et al. ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), P. Jachym (Czech Academy of Sciences) et al. A team of astrophysicists has peered 8.5 billion years into the past and found something unexpected drifting through an ancient galaxy cluster: a galaxy that looks like a jellyfish trailing luminous tentacles through space. The discovery, made with the James Webb Space Telescope, is the most distant jellyfish galaxy ever observed — and it’s raising new questions about how quickly the universe’s most violent forces got to work reshaping galaxies. TOP VIDEOS The galaxy, named COSMOS2020-635829, was identified by researchers at the University of Waterloo. Their findings are published in The Astrophysical Journal. What Gives a Jellyfish Galaxy Its Tentacles? A jellyfish galaxy is found in dense galaxy clusters and appears to be “dripping” gas, forming long, tentacle-like tails of newborn stars trailing behind it. The visual resemblance to a jellyfish gliding through deep water is striking — except this creature spans tens of thousands of light-years. The process behind those tails is violent. It’s called ram-pressure stripping: the hot, dense intergalactic medium inside a cluster pushes against a galaxy as it moves through, tearing away its interstellar gas. Think of a cosmic headwind — the surrounding material acts like a powerful gale, ripping gas from the galaxy and sculpting it into dramatic trailing structures. Thumbnail images of COSMOS2020-635829 for the four JWST filters used in this work. Dr. Ian Roberts Roberts et al. (The Astrophysical Journal) What’s happening inside those tails caught the team’s attention. COSMOS2020-635829 has a normal disc structure with bright blue knots within its gas trails. Those blue knots are very young stars, and their presence suggests stars are forming outside the main galaxy within the stripped gas. New stars being born in the galaxy’s wake — life from destruction.
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The many-tentacled galaxy that could drive a physics revolution
New Scientist
Mar 20, 2017 · Weirdo galaxy NGC 4258 has two extra tentacles reaching out from its middle – part of a system that could one day drive or quench a revolution in …
Astrophile is Joshua Sokol‘s monthly column on curious cosmic objects, from the solar system to the far reaches of the multiverse
By Joshua Sokol
20 March 2017
Just beyond the Local Group of galaxies that surround our Milky Way, where our map of the cosmos once plunged off an edge and into the unknown, lurks a galactic sea monster.
Weirdo galaxy NGC 4258 has two extra tentacles reaching out from its middle – part of a system that could one day drive or quench a revolution in physics.
It was 1961 when astronomers discovered the two anomalous arms in NGC 4258, which is 25 million light years away. They defied explanation. Unlike the arms in other spiral galaxies, which wind around in the same plane like the coils of a nautilus shell, these protruded out of the disc of the galaxy.
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HORROR details have emerged after a man claimed to have had a UFO encounter after seeing what he called “tentacle-like lights” in the sky.
Richard Powers of Bacliff, Texas said he saw the unexplained beams of white lights coming at a phenomenal speed while at a gathering at his home with friends on October 4.
The ‘encounter’ comes as UFO sightings have gained increased attentionCredit: Getty
Powers told Galveston County’s Daily News that he first became aware something unknown was in the sky when he looked up and noticed a bright orange flash, from which thin lights emerged, and then separated rapidly into eight different beams.
“They were so fast it was phenomenal,” he said of what he believed to be UFOs.
“If you blinked you would’ve missed them.”
The beams continued to travel through the sky, Powers said.
Powers was able to capture the perceived encounter in a cropped cell phone image shared with The Daily News.
The image shows what appears to be two curved beams in the sky.
The objects were too high up and too fast to be drones, according to Powers.
The Texas resident added he had seen drones many times in the past.
Mysterious tentacles emerging from a ‘meteorite’ spark frenzied reaction – MSN
MSNShocking videos claim to show a meteorite which has sprouted a giant organism with tentacles which have been growing uncontrollably.
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Wild claims of a strange extraterrestrial organism emerging from a meteorite have captured widespread attention on social media this week.
The reports began with a man identifying himself as Kin, who says he discovered a small, silver-colored space rock in a fiery crater in Panama’s Pedregal district on August 29.Since then, Kin has shared a series of videos on TikTok showing what he described as the meteorite burning leaves on contact and a fungus-like organism sprouting from its surface.
Just a week after his initial post, Kin claimed the crater ‘shines at night,’ sharing footage of the dark site glowing mysteriously.
Subsequent videos appeared to show a mass of oily, tentacle-like growths spreading rapidly from the rock’s crevices, eventually engulfing the object.
The videos have gone viral on social media, with some viewers claiming they show ‘an alien growing,’ while others dismiss them as a hoax.
‘There are people who want to believe, but in reality it looks like a potato,’ one user shared on X.
‘That metallic sheen smells like paint, and the camera cut before touching it is suspicious. By the way, iron meteorites don’t do photosynthesis. It’s a potato,
Kin said the tentacle-covered specimen now must be kept inside a large safe, but some have doubted his entire story, claiming the organism is a common plant and the meteorite scene was staged.
Although his videos have been viewed millions of times, there has been no independent confirmation that the object is a meteorite, nor any verification from scientists regarding the makeup of the organism growing around it.Meteorite trackers have also not confirmed that a space rock fell last month in the region.
Regardless, Kin has claimed to have mailed samples of the moving tentacles to friends, but no analysis has been publicly reported.
Skeptics online have pointed out that an image of the supposed crater where Kin pulled the meteorite from appeared to have several matchsticks in it, suggesting the hole had been intentionally set on fire.
Others have noted that Kin was able to pick up the meteorite with his bare hand without any issues, despite the object just burning through multiple tree leaves.
‘There are people who want to believe, but in reality, it looks like a potato. That metallic sheen smells like paint, and the camera cut before touching it is suspicious,’ one person said on X.
Critics have raised concerns about Kin’s handling of the specimen, noting that he appeared to touch the strange tentacles with his bare hands, which could have contaminated the samples he claimed to be sending for study.
Kin added in his videos that some have reached out to him claiming the object he found was not a meteorite at all, but was a plant ‘egg’ which sprouts an organism called Clathrus archeri, or the Devil’s Fingers fungus.
However, Kin’s mystery organism appears to look different from that fungus. The moving substance in his safe has many tentacles that have a black, tar-like shine to them.
As for the Devil’s Fingers fungus, the plant is typically red with much less tar-like slime covering the tentacles.
The viral sensation grew even more terrifying in just the last four days, as Kin revealed how the organism allegedly detached itself from the silver rock and moved to hide itself inside Kin’s locked safe.
‘Today I was scared and I felt afraid, I thought it had escaped,’ the man said in a TikTok post translated from Spanish on September 11.
According to his follow-up posts, the organism continued to grow whenever it was exposed to light and was seen pulsing and moving inside Kin’s kitchen, which he kept unlit except for shining a flashlight near the object.
‘When the night comes, I feel calm, I know it won’t grow. Every time I show it to them, when I light it, it grows and puts me in danger,’ Kin wrote in a new video posted Sunday.
The Panamanian claimed that some individuals have approached him and requested that he hand over the strange substance out of ‘concern for his safety.’
Meanwhile, those on social media have warned Kin that they feared government authorities may try to take the mystery specimen from him and erase his evidence from the internet.
In a post that was translated into multiple languages, Kin pleaded with his followers to: ‘Save the videos. They’re our evidence. They’ll probably all be deleted.’
While Kin’s videos have captivated social media, many have also claimed the entire story is a hoax.
that it could be evidence of panspermia, the concept that life on Earth was deposited here by meteorites from space.
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New US spy satellite features world-devouring octopus “Nothing is beyond our reach,” new logo tells the world. Joe Mullin – | 166
Unmistakable was the new NRO logo that goes with this satellite: “Nothing is Beyond Our Reach,” it says, featuring an octopus with its arms wrapped around the globe.
.’While the NRO might be thinking that the octopus represents versatility and intelligence, the mysterious creature has often been used as a symbol for a scary, evil kind of intelligence in popular culture. In the James Bond movie series, the organization long serving as Bond’s archenemy was named SPECTRE, had a black octopus logo, and ran an underwater black market called The Octopus. In a later Bond
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WCO – Empowering Customs through disruptive technologies
Enabling Smart Customs to facilitate and secure global supply chains through the use of disruptive technologies.
The project has a global scope and covers disruptive, emerging technologies and the innovative application of existing technologies.
Project TENTACLE is entirely funded by the U.S. Department of State-Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DoS INL). Source: World Customs Organization
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Key aspects of Project TENTACLE include:
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Project TENTACLE: enhancing law enforcement capacity to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing
24 February 2021
By the AML-CTF Programme Team, WCO SecretariatFears over Iranian regime’s ‘tentacles’ in Australia
Iranian Australians exposed to Tehran’s savage transnational repression are pleading for more protection as the Islamic regime brutally cracks down on protesters.
Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was held hostage in Iran for more than 800 days on trumped-up espionagecharges, revealed she was “implicitly threatened” in 2025 by a supporter of the regime.
It was difficult to tell if the person was linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or another arm of the Iranian regime, the academic told parliament’s security and intelligence committee on Thursday.
“But I think the overall kind of Zeitgeist … is that this is increasing in Australia, and people are feeling more and more fearful for their safety,” she told a hearing into the listing of the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation.
Australian-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert was held hostage in Iran for more than 800 days. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
The listing of the guard has been broadly welcomed by community groups who have given evidence to the committee, which is routinely told personal examples of people who feared for the safety of their families in Iran.
Parisa Glass told the committee she had been in Australia for almost four decades and was too scared to speak out against the regime for the first 20 years.
Symbols and flags of the regime at protests and in the community had been intimidating and resulted in people self-censoring for fear of their safety and the safety of their families back in Iran, she said.
“They’ve been very visible to people who know who they are,” she said.
Anti-regime protesters had been harassed and intimidated during recent marches in Sydney, and his wife’s ribs were broken in 2024 during another protest, Association to Defend Freedom and Human Rights in Iran president Mohammad Sadeghpour said.
The Albanese government took the unprecedented step of expelling ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi after intelligence agencies traced a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in Australia back to the Revolutionary Guard through criminal intermediaries.
It then enacted laws to allow for the guard corps to be listed as a terrorist organisation.
Dr Moore-Gilbert said the expulsion had little impact on the ground as the guard corps and Iran’s foreign ministry often acted as separate entities.
Iranian-Australian and independent Ryde councillor Tina Kordrostami told the hearing people linked to the regime had become more emboldened at public events such as protests.
“Their tentacles are everywhere … there’s a lot of surveillance happening within the community,” she said.
Australian Associated Press
Mexican Drug Cartel’s Suspected ‘Tentacles’ in Greece
The first reference to the notorious Mexican cartel in Greek police reports was recorded 14 years ago
The “tentacles” of the notorious Mexican drug cartel “Jalisco Nueva Generación” appear to have reached Europe and Greece several years ago.
Specifically, well-documented incidents appeared in local police reports that were linked to the specific Mexican cartel. The latter emerged on international spotlight following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” who had been Mexico’s most wanted man.
Since 2012
According to a report by Mega Channel, the first reference to the notorious Mexican cartel in local police reports was recorded on June 23, 2012. On that date, a leading member of the cartel was arrested at the Athens International Airport.
A few months later, on Nov. 20, 2012, the body of a 31-year-old Greek-Canadian man was found in the Keratea district, southeast of Athens proper. According to authorities, the perpetrators drugged the victim, tied him up, strangled him to death and burned the body.
The victim reportedly had connections to the Jalisco-based cartel.
Two years later, on Nov. 5, 2014, a Mexican national was arrested in the upscale coastal seaside municipality of Voula. Reports at the time referred to a “drug baron” accused of importing 230 kilos of cocaine from South America.
On March 18, 2023, a top member of the cartel gang “Los Chapitos” was arrested at the Athens Airport after arriving from Austria. The suspect had a one-million-dollar bounty for his capture issued by the United States.
Finally, on Nov. 18, 2025, 20 members of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación were identified in Spain, with indications of networks linked to El Mencho’s associates operating throughout Europe.
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Iconic punk label Alternative Tentacles hosts 3-day TENTACLE FEST… – CBS News
The label started by San Francisco punk-rock icon and outspoken political gadfly Jello Biafra hosts three nights of music.
Alternative Tentacles is excited to partner with the Levitt Pavilion Summer Free Concert Series to present the Rocky Mountain TentacleFEST and the best part is that it’s for FREE!
Hosted by Jello Biafra himself, come see San Francisco Bay Area’s Tsunami Bomb, Seattle’s own Kultur Shock, with Denver locals Wheelchair Sports Camp, and Dead Pioneers absolutely destroy the stage in Denver!
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New Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Trailer Is Serving Tentacles – IGN
1 day ago · Season 2 of the Apple TV Monsterverse show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters launches on Friday, February 27, and Fan Fest 2026 gave us a look at the chaos
New Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Trailer Is Serving Tentacles
“We need Kong, and Godzilla.”
ALIENOID Clip – Tentacle Alien Attacks! (2022) – YouTube
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Tentacles (film)
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| Directed by | Ovidio G. Assonitis[1] |
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| Edited by | Angelo Curi[1] |
| Music by | Stelvio Cipriani |
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Tentacles (Italian: Tentacoli) is a 1977 horror–thriller film directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis and starring John Huston, Shelley Winters, Bo Hopkins, Cesare Danova, Delia Boccardo and Henry Fonda.
When numerous people go missing in a seaside resort town, reporter Ned Turner discovers that a rampaging giant octopus is terrorizing the coast. While marine biologist Will Gleason attempts to stop the octopus before more tourists fall victim to the creature, it appears that a corporation may be connected to the cephalopod’s murderous behavior.
Although the film was intended to cash in on the success of Jaws,[4] Tentacles also bears numerous resemblances to the 1955 science fiction giant monster horror film It Came from Beneath the Sea.[5]
‘Into The Dark’ Sets ‘Tentacles‘ as First 2021 Title …
Jan 12, 2021 ·
Hulu and Blumhouse Television set their next installment of “Into the Dark“: “Tentacles,” anchored to Valentine’s Day, to premiere Feb. 12, Variety has learned exclusively.
Dana Drori, Casey Deidrick, Evan Williams and Kasey Elise star in the psychosexual horror-thriller film, which comes from a story by Alexandra Pechman and Nick Antosca and a teleplay by Pechman. It is directed by Clara Aranovich.
In “Tentacles,” couple Tara (Drori) and Sam (Deidrick) fall head over heels into a new romance and entwine their lives — until their intimacy transforms into something terrifying. The film is said to take inspiration from “the rushes of early intimacy and uncertain power dynamics at play, and the dangers of losing yourself,” and it will also present “a twist on gender roles in modern horror.”
“Tentacles” is the first “Into the Dark” title to launch in half a year: The most recent installment of “Into the Dark” was “The Current Occupant,” which streamed in July 2020. Production paused on the franchise for a good part of last year, “Tentacles” was produced under new health and safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tragic update after family bought pet octopus for nine-year-old son and it destroyed their home
Published 15:43 4 Jun 2024
One octopus turned into 51, eight tentacles into 408. The boy’s father, Dr. Cameron Clifford, worked day and night to keep the octopuses alive. …
Cameron Clifford and his partner finally gave into their son Cal’s constant pleas to get an eight-legged pal in October last year to satisfy his octopus obsession, which first began when he was three-years-old.
“Every birthday, every Christmas, every holiday, he would always say: ‘All I want is an octopus’,” the dad, 36, told The New York Times.
The octopus-themed toys and clothing just weren’t cutting it anymore and Cal’s parents reckoned the youngster was finally ready to care for the animal – which is how the little cutie named Terrance ended up being an honorary Clifford.
The tentacled creature moved into their home in Edmond, Oklahoma, and lived in a tank in the nine-year-old’s bedroom – but the little boy managed to name the animal before they found out it was actually a female.
Terrance quickly became a beloved member of the Clifford brood (TikTok/@doctoktopus)
The family started documenting their journey as octopus owners on TikTok and shared a video in March this year explaining that Terrance didn’t seem herself, before they later realised she was actually hatching around 50 eggs.
Yes, you’re right – that does mean that the Clifford’s were stuck with dozens of baby octopuses to take care of.
The family explained in a video at the time: “We had been with Terrance approximately two months prior to her laying eggs. This signals the end of the female bimac’s lifespan.
Despite the fact Terrance had somewhat destroyed their home – which has been taken over by tanks for her babies, while being damaged by water spills and small electrical fires – they adored her being a member of their brood.
FATHER AND SON GO VIRAL AFTER THEIR PET OCTOPUS GIVES BIRTH TO 50 BABIES
The Tentacle – Facebook
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Here’s why giant blue tentacles are popping up around town…
Seattle landmarks ensnared by Kraken’s guerrilla-style marketing strategy
The NHL team shared a handful of photos showing giant blue tentacles popping out of some of Seattle’s most popular landmarks.
The tentacles emerged just days before the Seattle Kraken’s first inaugural match of the 2024-25 season, which takes place on Oct. 8 against the St. Louis Blues at Climate Pledge Arena.
This creative type of marketing, known as guerrilla marketing, is an advertising strategy where a company uses the element of surprise or unconventional interactions to promote a product or gain brand publicity. In this case, the tentacles are a clear reminder that the NHL’s 2024-25 season is about to start, and the Kraken are about to take over the sports scene in Seattle.
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