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Tag: Octopus

The bionic walking octopus
technology

The bionic walking octopus

Standing at about 5 inches tall and walking on two suction-cup lined tentacles, a new octopus-inspired robot has the potential…
May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 Julia Zeh
What do octopuses dream of when they take a little octopus snooze?
Behavior

What do octopuses dream of when they take a little octopus snooze?

Sleep is critical to a healthy lifestyle for humans and other animals. New research shows that even octopuses cycle through…
April 1, 2021April 2, 2021 Ashley Marranzino
Why did the octopus punch the fish?
Behavior Ecology

Why did the octopus punch the fish?

In this study, authors document for the first time, multi-species hunting events with OCTOBOSS as the leader!
February 8, 2021 Brandy Biggar
Deep Sea Vampires and Octopods
Biological oceanography deep sea

Deep Sea Vampires and Octopods

Happy (early) Halloween from the depths of the sea! The two animals from this study live in the deep sea…
October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Cierra Braga
How does an octopus decide what to eat?
Behavior

How does an octopus decide what to eat?

Under the sea, octopuses spend a lot of time hunting their dinner. Their choice of prey ranges from clams to…
August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Anastasia Yandulskaya
Octopuses can learn from an iPad too
Behavior

Octopuses can learn from an iPad too

As many universities are moving this semester’s coursework online, some may be wondering if learning from a screen is really…
March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Anastasia Yandulskaya
No nerves lost: Octopuses can regenerate their nervous system.
Neurobiology

No nerves lost: Octopuses can regenerate their nervous system.

Octopuses have complex behaviors, like communicating with other octopuses by changing color patterns of their skin. Damage to the nerve…
November 19, 2019November 24, 2019 Anastasia Yandulskaya
Biology

Unsuccessful Octo-cultures

Have you ever tried to farm something and had it not work? That is a definite trend for famers trying…
August 16, 2016August 16, 2016 Anne M. Hartwell
Behavior Biology Book Review deep sea Developmental Biology Ecology Evolution Genetics Physiology

Parenthood: The Most Rewarding Experience or The Ultimate Sacrifice?

Our human parents make a lot of sacrifices for us! They devote their time and energy, provide for us, invest…
May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Behavior Biology Ecology

Cephalopods engage in colorful confrontations

Octopuses were once thought to be mostly solitary creatures, only worried about looming predators or potential mates. It turns out,…
February 16, 2016February 16, 2016 Sean Anderson
Biology Book Review Evolution Genetics

Seeing with skin: the secret to octopus camouflage

Capable of blending into the environment in a matter of seconds, the octopus in no normal sea creature. But just…
June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 Ashley Marranzino
Biology Book Reviews Science Communication

Deep Blue Reads: Octopus!: The Most Mysterious Creature in the Sea, by Katherine Harmon Courage

I will be honest: I almost chucked this book clear across the room while reading it. It’s not that Katherine…
January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 Elizabeth Weinberg
Biology Ecology

Supermom of the depths: octopus guards its eggs for the longest period ever observed

Scientists found an octopus that guards its eggs for the longest period ever recorded. The super mother was filmed for…
August 4, 2014 Catarina Silva

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