Research shows that up to 50% of the human brain is involved in visual processing. For octopuses, that number is roughly 70%. There are similarities between octopus and human eyes — both involve a ...

It's hard for the octopus to pick just one party trick. It swims via jet propulsion, shoots inky chemicals at its foes, and can change its skin within seconds to blend in with its surroundings. A team ...

PORTLAND, Ore. ” Neophyte scuba divers tend to expect underwater vistas akin to those in tropical-island brochures-bright, clear water, filled with colorful fish. The harsh reality is that most ...

The elusive nature of ocean creatures is never more surreal when experienced first-hand by diving into the deep waters. In the spring of 2024, the National Geographic Explorer, Alex Schnell ...

Even when an octopus can’t see light with its eyes, its arms seem to know it is there. By Richard Sima Though it is well-known for its many arms, the octopus does not seem to know where those eight ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Octopus skin can detect light and respond to it — no eyes or brain required. Tests of fresh skin samples from California two-spot octopuses (Octopus bimaculoides) show this ability clearly for the ...