The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are unique among invertebrates. So much so that in some ways it has more in common with vertebrates ...

With their quick-change camouflage and high level of intelligence, it’s not surprising that the public and scientific experts alike are fascinated by octopuses. Their abilities to recognize faces, ...

When we imagine the brain, we tend to picture one command center—such as a control hub within the human skull—managing all body functions. But nature is not always a centralised design. Indeed, ...