Octopus arms have segmented nerve systems, controlling movement and sensory input. Each segment enables independent control.

The suckers are also packed with sensory receptors that allow the octopus to taste and smell things that they touch—like combining a hand with a tongue and a nose. The researchers believe the ...

Their research was selected for the July 15 cover of Science Advances. Underwater glove puts octopus' abilities on the hand of humans Underwater glove puts octopus' abilities on the hand of humans ...

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The large nerve cord that runs along each octopus arm is divided into segments, allowing for precise movement control and ...

Every time the person passed the tank, the octopus squirted a jet of water at her. Biologists at the Seattle Aquarium designed an experiment to test the recognition abilities of the giant Pacific ...

Yet, despite decades of effort, robotics hasn’t come close to duplicating this suite of abilities (not surprising since the ...

Dive biologist and leading expert on cephalopod behavior Roger Hanlon will be the guest speaker at the Marine Biological Laboratory’s Falmouth Forum on Friday, February 7. Start time is 7:30 ...

Yoshida, the contractee of the Octopus Devil, shows expertise in utilizing its abilities strategically. Denji's quick thinking prompts Pochita to barf up Yoshida, unerasing him and devising a plan ...