Cephalopod Week is back! We kick off the week-long celebration with some trivia on the origins of squiddy words. Plus, with more states legalizing medical marijuana, physicians and patients are both figuring out how to best use cannabis. And we’ve got the best science books for you to read this summer.
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Sleepy times for these cephalopods are revealing new clues about memory and learning.
The underestimated importance of ventilation systems, and how they could stop the spread of COVID-19 indoors. Plus, biologist Sarah McAnulty answers listener questions about cephalopods.
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In the deep ocean, these cephalopods use a combination of skin color patterns and bioluminescence to communicate to one another.
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Cephalopod genetics, the thrill of the giant squid, and a farewell to Cephalopod Week 2019.
Cephalopod genetics, the thrill of the giant squid, and a farewell to Cephalopod Week 2019. Plus, we explore the fascinating history of paternity testing.
These extinct shelled cephalopods ruled the ocean for 300 million years. But how they swam and shaped the seas remains a mystery.
Get your tentacles ready—Cephalopod Week is back! Plus, microbes are everywhere and have close ties to the climate. So, why are they often absent from discussion about climate change?
This year’s cohort are creating cephalopod skin, measuring x-rays, and more for the classroom.
The mighty cephalopod never fails to inspire. This year, cephalo-lovers around the world set their tributes to verse.