These five research-backed insights show why the octopus remains one of the most extraordinary minds in the animal kingdom.

Octopuses. They’re the little aquatic aliens that haunt our dreams, and, on rare occasion, our toilets. But the squishy octopods are more than just aquatic-type nightmare fuel. They’re also a source ...

YouTuber and musician Mattias Krantz spent six months teaching an octopus how to play a custom-built piano. The process required a lot of creative problem-solving skills, including motivating the ...

Rob Verchick’s new book, The Octopus in the Parking Garage , calls for people to approach the climate crisis with a problem-solving mindset. Reading time 4 minutes Do you remember the 2016 viral photo ...

Octopuses possess great problem-solving skills (such as opening jars and untying knots), and are champions of camouflaging.

Imagine a world without humans. A study suggests octopuses could take over. These marine creatures show remarkable intelligence and adaptability. They solve puzzles, escape enclosures, and even ...