Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.

“Nature’s Ozempic” may sound too good to be true. But a recent scientific review of research found that certain plant products can replicate the effects of GLP-1, the naturally occurring gut hormone ...

Switzerland-based Mimic Robotics AG said Monday it has raised $16 million in seed funding from Elaia and Speedinvest to enable robotic hands to adapt to complex, high-precision tasks that conventional ...

In a world of predators, this octopus chose deception over defense. The mimic octopus can transform into more than 15 different marine species, from venomous lionfish to deadly sea snakes. This master ...

In late September 2025, an image claiming to show an octopus helping a diver with underwater maintenance tasks began circulating on Facebook. One version (archived), included the following caption: ...

Ghost always knew when it was showtime. Stretching her eight arms across the tank, the octopus would glide mid-water almost as if she were dancing, leaving admirers on the other side of the glass ...

All eight arms of an octopus can be used for whatever their cephalopod owner wishes, but some arms are favored for certain tasks. A new, detailed analysis of how octopuses wield their famously ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus beloved by aquarium visitors, is entering senescence, the final stage of her life.

Outside of indicating that the game is entirely centred around setting up Five Nights at Freddy's newest big bad, the FNAF: Secret of the Mimic's title alludes to the fact that we'll be learning a ...

Different animal species have evolved a number of ways to hide in their environments. One of the most popular tactics is by camouflage, often by matching the background or by having patterns that ...

Dramatic footage of one man's remarkable close encounter with a 12-foot octopus has been making waves online. John Roney is an underwater videographer and film and television editor based on Vancouver ...

A Texas mom is concerned after she says an octopus at the San Antonio Aquarium left bruises on her 6-year-old son’s arm. According to the mother, Britney Taryn, her son has been visiting the aquarium ...