Octopuses punch fish when they are mad. Eduardo Sampaio, who studies neural functioning, cognition, and social behavior of octopuses, tweeted: "Our new paper is out on @ESAEcology, showing that octos express this behavior during collaborative hunting with other fishes."
Angry octopus punches fish
ethereal octopus from the depth (Octopus vulgari)
New study suggests "gifted" dogs tilt their heads more frequently
Humans love it when dogs cock their head to one side, but no one really knows why, and there have been few studies into the adorable phenomenon. Some have speculated dogs tilt their head to better hear certain frequencies or see past their snouts. But results of a new experiment suggest it's "linked to mental… READ THE REST
New research shows that female octopuses throw objects at males who annoy them
A new article from New Scientist reveals a fun twist to an earlier study of octopus behaviors: In 2015, Peter Godfrey-Smith at the University of Sydney and his colleagues filmed several common Sydney octopuses (Octopus tetricus) interacting at a site in Jervis Bay dubbed "Octopolis". It is one of the few places in the otherwise sandy sea… READ THE REST
See the stunning moment when a murmuration of starlings join together to form an even larger bird
This stunning footage was captured by Colin Hogg, a Geophysics Fieldwork Technician at the Geophysics Section of Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, over Lough Ennell in Co. Westmeath in the Republic of Ireland. Apparently, it's a thing that starlings are known to do. As NPR explained in 2017: A few years ago, George F. Young… READ THE REST
Protect your Internet footprint better with 20 Cyber Monday deals on VPN subscriptions
Hackers and Internet thieves are everywhere these days, and the threat of your systems and devices being breached means that keeping your PC safe these days isn't really an option. Going offline is also a rarity, and being connected to the world wide web only subjects you more to the digital pirates looking to steal… READ THE REST
Snag this wireless charger for under $50 this Cyber Monday
A few messes here and there is no big deal, but too much clutter at home or in your workspace can make you anxious, adding unnecessary stress to your already-buzzing mind. But with all the gadgets you have to charge every single day, it's not hard to cover every tabletop with multiple cables, chargers, and… READ THE REST
A grab-and-go modern survival kit with a Cyber Monday special price
With the increase in wildfires, hurricanes, and a world-wide pandemic hitting us this past year, it's safe to say that having an accessible and smart survival kit has become necessary. The GetxGo® emergency kit is packed with over 40 smartly organized and modernized essentials. The GO kit has everything you need to support your on-the-go… READ THE REST
