Octopuses are renowned for their instant color-changing abilities, a skill they use to outwit predators and surprise prey. Yet, the energy cost behind this extraordinary camouflage has remained a ...

Researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential ...

Octopus and other cephalopods are good at hiding themselves—and are inspiring cutting-edge technologies that may help us do ...

Researchers developed a color-changing material that alters both surface texture and appearance in seconds, inspired by ...

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...

Camouflage isn't the only way cephalopods have evolved to change their appearance. Octopuses and other cephalopods make the fastest transformations in the animal kingdom. Here, a giant Pacific octopus ...

New octopus-inspired artificial skin mimics marine camouflage, enabling materials to transform in color and texture for ...

Learn more about the polymer film that can change color and texture when electron beams are applied.