“[T]he finding could open up a new understanding of the universe. The neutrinos may have taken a shortcut along a fifth dimension (beyond the three dimensions of space and one of time), as proposed by exotic theories. Another option: There is no ultimate speed limit. Or perhaps there is, but light can’t reach it.”

“[Or,] The faster-than-light neutrino might simply be pointing to an extension, not a rewrite of the rule, much as Einstein’s theories extended, not invalidated, Isaac Newton’s laws of motion.”

Read more in the Washington Post Article. Photo: OPERA detector, buried underground in Italy. Or read BBC’s write-up.

The Sea Dragon is a peaceful creature, relying on its spectacular camouflage to evade predators. Like its seahorse cousin, the males of this species carry the female’s young in their tails until they hatch. You can admire their pas de deux courtship amongst the seaweed here.