Most of us think of the brain as a single command center that controls everything the body does. Octopuses work differently.

Octopuses have long fascinated scientists with their problem-solving skills, escape artistry and remarkable intelligence. One famous example was Inky, the octopus that made headlines after escaping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These five research-backed insights show why the octopus ...