The octopus is a master of disguise because it can stretch, bend and make its skin take on new shapes. Inspired by these intelligent cephalopods, researchers said Thursday they have invented a new kind of…
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#Tastemakers Ep. 14: What it’s like to eat South Korean delicacy Sannakji (live octopus)
Is eating live octopus gross, macho or cruel? Curiosity was what drove me to try Sannakji, a South Korean delicacy, for the first time during my last trip to Toronto, Canada. Toronto is home to the largest single…
#TECH: Octopus inspires new camouflage material
The octopus’s ability to camouflage itself has inspired a new kind of thin, flexible fabric that can automatically match patterns, US researchers said Tuesday. Creatures of the ocean known as cephalopods — including cuttlefish, squid…