This dive captures an octopus making physical contact. The animal responds instinctively, not aggressively. Tentacles grip with surprising strength. The diver remains calm to avoid escalation. Marine ...

A video of an octopus changing colors while it sleeps is raising a lot of questions about the mysterious sea creatures. The footage aired in the new PBS documentary titled "Octopus: Making Contact." ...

Octopuses are remarkably intelligent, oftentimes comparable to critical thinking exhibited by humans, particularly that of a 3-year-old. While these cephalopods are still under research, their ...

A recent University of Iowa study features an underwater vehicle that was given increased maneuverability by modeling its limbs similar to that of an octopus, making it easier to navigate difficult ...