Octopus mating behaviors can be quite deadly. Many species are cannibalistic, making the entire prospect of mating dangerous, and female octopuses often die after laying one clutch of eggs. Their ...

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

Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that happens when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus. If the egg is left to grow where it’s not supposed to, it can cause all ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have found the oldest known ancestor of octopuses – an approximately 330 million-year-old fossil unearthed in Montana. The researchers concluded the ancient creature lived ...

Octopuses and their arms are a bit of a mystery. Not because scientists don’t know how they work; they’re boneless hydrostats, made up of... Untangling The Science of Octopus Arms Octopuses and their ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Octopuses are known for their astonishing ability to rapidly shift their skin color and texture, ...

The male octopus was repeatedly filmed violently jolting awake from sleep and engaging in unusual activities, but exactly what prompted this odd behavior is unclear. When you purchase through links on ...

A video shows an octopus appearing to wake up from sleep in distress. The behaviour looked similar to waking up from a nightmare, scientists said. The findings raise questions about the possibility of ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's host, Regina Barber, and producer Rachel Carlson. Good to have you both here. RACHEL ...

There are few artists who would consider the octopus stellar material. They’re often used in illustration either as something terrifying or sinister, not in serious art. Ed Kerns, a Lafayette College ...