More than 350,000 chemicals are used worldwide, and many find their way into the ocean through plastic pollution. As plastics ...

You’ve probably seen enough nature documentaries to know that octopuses are basically the closest thing we have to aliens on […] ...

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In a laboratory aquarium, researchers observe how exposure to plastic-derived oleamide influences octopus hunting behavior and prey responses.

Marine researchers observed octopuses in the Red Sea striking fish during hunts. This behavior acts as partner control, ensuring fish contribute to flushing out prey. These alliances highlight complex ...

More than 350,000 chemicals are used worldwide, and many find their way into the ocean through plastic pollution. As plastics accumulate in coastal ...

Learn more about the chemical compound oleamide that leaks from plastic pollution and changes octopus meal preferences.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would cease its attacks on neighboring nations unless it was hit first.

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In the early days of his career, nearly 20 years ago, British musician Newton Faulkner set himself a challenge.

Plastic waste releases a chemical that can confuse ocean animals, change hunting behavior, and disrupt marine food chains.