A new species of deep-sea octopus with enormous eyes. Opisthoteuthis carnarvonensis, the Carnarvon flapjack octopus, was found in Australia.

Like most vertebrates, humans only have one heart, which is usually located near the front and middle of the chest, slightly ...

This is the den of the common octopus. Can you see it hiding? Credit: Shutterstock Look at the picture above. What do you see? If you look closely, you may notice the red eyes of the common octopus ...

Scientists set out to understand all the ways the animals use their eight appendages. It wasn’t easy. By Kate Golembiewski The eight arms of an octopus are right there in its name. But these ...

Research reveals that octopuses, unlike humans, don't favor a dominant arm. However, they exhibit a preference for using their front four arms for tasks like exploring, while the rear arms are more ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With three hearts, blue blood, and eight arms that seem to have a ...

Octopuses are among the most neurologically complex invertebrates, famed for their extraordinary dexterity. Their eight arms allow them to capture hidden prey, communicate, explore, and even mate ...

A mating pair of wild Octopus americanus, one displaying the arm action “raise.” A new study of octopuses in the wild found that all eight arms can do multiple actions, but their front arms are ...

Octopus arms are one of the most flexible structures known in all of the biological world. Their agility is so extraordinary that robotics researchers want to learn the secrets behind their movements, ...

A soft robotic arm, based on an octopus arm, might be able to get food, water or a cell phone down to someone trapped under ...

This photo provided by researchers in September 2024 shows a mating pair of wild Octopus americanus, one displaying the arm action "raise." (Chelsea Bennice via AP) This photo provided by researchers ...