Octopuses are masters of camouflage and disguise. An alarmed octopus can vanish even while you watch, flawlessly transforming into what looks like a piece of coral-encrusted rock, or another species ...

UC San Diego researchers have engineered bacteria to produce octopus pigment, potentially revolutionizing cosmetics, textiles ...

Life in the wild can be tough, and for many animals, the best way to survive is by hiding from predators in plain sight. One of nature’s most impressive masters of disguise is the octopus, which can ...

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab Scientists at UC San Diego have moved one step closer to unlocking a ...

Learn why octopuses change color, how fast they can blend into their surroundings, and how the creatures can change into ...

Octopuses and squid possess the amazing ability to blend in with their surroundings, but now, researchers have created a man-made system that mimics this form of camouflage. The team developed ...

If scientist Roger Hanlon seems a little obsessed with octopuses, it's because he's been studying them for the past decade — and he thinks they could hold a key to advancements in fashion, cosmetics, ...