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- New giant octopus species discovered near Alaska Fri, 29 Dec 17, 11:10pmYou wouldn't expect humans to have missed a whole species of giant octopus - but researchers recently revealed that's exactly what we did. Per Earther, the giant Pacific octopus (GPO), which is the biggest octopus we know...
- Octopuses are taking over the oceans, and no one knows why Wed, 25 May 16, 8:20amA new study published in the journal Current Biology has revealed some startling statistics -- a group of researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that since the 1950s, the population of cephalopods (octopus,...
- The Biomimicry Manual: What Can the Octopus Teach Us About Touch Screens, Wallpaper, and Invisibility Cloaks? Sat, 3 May 14, 3:30amCephalopods are the undisputed masters of camouflage. While their relatives, the clams, stayed brainless and safe on the seabeds-of-old, the ancient nautilus (think squid-in-a-shell) made a daring foray into the world of...
- Artist Natsuko Kogure Creates Over 600 Colorful Octopi From Recycled Newspaper Fri, 16 Aug 13, 3:00pmKogure recently exhibited over 600 of her bright, whimsical octopi at Gallery Le Bain. Each of her marvelous mollusks is composed of recycled newspaper and carries a unique expression, color palette, and body composition....