Why do octopuses haul coconut shells like portable armor? The surprising science behind their unusual tool use

Marine biologists discovered veined octopuses in Indonesia using coconut shells for shelter. These intelligent creatures collect shells and carry them across the seabed. They arrange the shells to ...
Carbon Brief

China sets out new climate plan | ‘Buy EU’ | Sea level rise ‘underestimated’

China’s government has released a new ‌economic decarbonisation plan that seeks to put its carbon intensity reduction programme back on track ...
Fort Myers Beach Talk

FWC investigating allegation of osprey nest being disturbed by helicopter flight over Fort Myers Beach

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a complaint that alleges a helicopter operated by Fly ...
Morning Overview on MSN

This bizarre deep-sea octopus may rival humans in raw intelligence

Researchers studying a deep-sea octopus called Muusoctopus robustus have found thousands of the animals congregating at hydrothermal springs near an underwater mountain off California, raising fresh ...
The Ecologist

Shell shock for Dutch climate policy

Shell sues Netherlands for billions in secretive ‘corporate court’ over Groningen gas field closure. "corporate courts now have our own climate and foreign policy in the firing line." Shell has ...
The Australian Financial Review

Octopus strikes deals for $3.3b battery outlay

British clean energy developer Octopus Investments has snapped up two battery development projects in Australia, paving the way for a $3.3 billion investment that will include building the country’s ...
Forbes

A Biologist Explains Why Octopuses ‘Punch’ Fish During Cooperative Hunts

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This octopus behavior might look funny at first glance, but it reveals how evolution solves ...
Seattle Times

WA may ban sales of farmed octopus

Octopus is back on the policy menu for Washington state lawmakers. A bill to outlaw the sale, possession, transport and distribution of farmed octopus advanced out of the House Agriculture and Natural ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Inspired by Octopus Skin, This Synthetic Material Can Change Color and Texture on Demand

Some octopuses have incredible camouflaging abilities. Victor Micallef via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 Octopuses and cuttlefish are sneaky sea creatures. To hide from predators and surprise ...
Los Angeles Times

Rare, deep-sea encounter: California scientists observe ‘extraordinary’ seven-arm octopus

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California scientists captured rare footage of a seven-arm octopus eating a jellyfish. Almost a half-mile below ...
Seeking Alpha

Shell: Continued Investment And Incredibly Strong FCF

Shell plc delivers double-digit FCF yields, combining a nearly 4% dividend and 6% annualized buybacks, even amid a weak pricing environment and $20B+ annual capex. SHEL's portfolio strength is ...