Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

Researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential ...

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 ...

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 ...

A research team in South Korea has developed a soft robot named Octoid that can mimic the movement and behavior of an octopus in its natural habitat. The robot's "triple-in-one" system enables it to ...

These are the weird reasons octopuses change shape and color These are the weird reasons octopuses change shape and color ...

Researchers built OCTOID, a soft robot that shifts color and shape like an octopus, responding to electrical signals, blending with surroundings, and grasping objects. (Nanowerk News) Underwater ...

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Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings when evading predators or capturing prey. They transform their bodies to ...