A TikToker says we're all severely underreacting to octopuses, then spends three videos proving her point completely right.

Now, scientists have discovered that the California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides) can also learn to use mirrors, ...

When you hear the word ‘shellfish,’ certain sea creatures probably come to mind. But did you know the official government ...

Regarding a female argonaut’s translucent shell, National Geographic states: "After mating, it begins secreting calcite from the tips of two of its arms, a continuous process. That forms the delicate, ...

If you're constantly on the lookout for common kitchen staples to give your houseplants to make them healthier, you may have read that your orchids need eggshells, and so you've tried using ground-up ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Two years ago, I planted Anna and an Ein Shemer apple trees in the same hole since they do an excellent job of pollinating each other. Today, I have ...

The Pismo Beach Planning Commission approved a new mixed-use project at 1717 Shell Beach Road on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The project will feature a pair of commercial spaces and seven residential units ...

Researchers at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Italy have developed a soft robotic arm inspired by the octopus, capable of autonomously grasping and sensing objects in both air and underwater ...

An octopus-inspired soft robotic arm that is capable of sensing contact, estimating the intensity and direction of the applied force, and grasping objects autonomously, even in complex environments ...

Abstract: This paper describes a method for steering flexible linear objects using two robot hands in environments populated by sparsely spaced obstacles. The approach involves manipulating an elastic ...