Octopus

Behavior

Fishermen have observed octopuses out of water for years - but how can such a remarkable ability be explained scientifically?

Genetics

Nobody knows what octopus species are caught in the South Australian fishery.

technology

Standing at about 5 inches tall and walking on two suction-cup lined tentacles, a new octopus-inspired robot has the potential…

Behavior

Sleep is critical to a healthy lifestyle for humans and other animals. New research shows that even octopuses cycle through…

In this study, authors document for the first time, multi-species hunting events with OCTOBOSS as the leader!

Happy (early) Halloween from the depths of the sea! The two animals from this study live in the deep sea…

Behavior

Under the sea, octopuses spend a lot of time hunting their dinner. Their choice of prey ranges from clams to…

Behavior

As many universities are moving this semester’s coursework online, some may be wondering if learning from a screen is really…

Neurobiology

Octopuses have complex behaviors, like communicating with other octopuses by changing color patterns of their skin. Damage to the nerve…

Biology

Have you ever tried to farm something and had it not work? That is a definite trend for famers trying…

Our human parents make a lot of sacrifices for us! They devote their time and energy, provide for us, invest…

Octopuses were once thought to be mostly solitary creatures, only worried about looming predators or potential mates. It turns out,…

Capable of blending into the environment in a matter of seconds, the octopus in no normal sea creature. But just…

I will be honest: I almost chucked this book clear across the room while reading it. It’s not that Katherine…

Biology Ecology

Scientists found an octopus that guards its eggs for the longest period ever recorded. The super mother was filmed for…