Humans and octopuses may have more in common than we think. New research uncovers a surprising evolutionary link that could ...

The octopus is unlike any other creature on Earth. With three hearts, blue blood, a decentralized nervous system, and the ...

To perform these processes and others, like crawling or exploring, octopuses rely on their complex nervous system, one that ...

An eye-opening experiment on cephalopods reinforces why it is so important for us to not underestimate animal intelligence. A ...

An eye-opening experiment on cephalopods reinforces why it is so important for us to not underestimate animal intelligence. A study published in 2021 presented cuttlefish with a new version of the ...

Many view octopus aquaculture as inhumane because of the cephalopod's intelligence. In 2024, Washington and California became the first states to pass bans with similar legislation being ...

Nature Research Intelligence Topics enable transformational understanding and discovery in research by categorising any document into meaningful, accessible topics. Read this blog to understand ...

Back in 2021, a test of cephalopod smarts reinforced how important it is for us humans to not underestimate animal intelligence. Cuttlefish were given a new version of the marshmallow test ...

Cephalopod scientist Dr Wen-Sung Chung’s work on the blue-lined octopus is providing valuable insights into octopus intelligence. Image credits: Sheree Marris Wen-Sung’s fascination with these ...

However, as a psychologist, I see intelligence as the most intriguing part of the equation. Just how smart are cephalopods, really? After all, it’s legal to farm chickens and cows. Is an octopus ...

But as a psychologist, I see intelligence as the most intriguing part of the equation. Just how smart are cephalopods, really? After all, it’s legal to farm chickens and cows. Is an octopus ...