Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...
01 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Giant octopus fossil proves Kraken was real? Sea monster bigger than most dinosaurs lived 100 million years ago: StudyGiant octopus fossil: A new study published in Science reveals that giant octopus-like creatures up to 19 metres long lived as apex predato...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
How the ‘Cretaceous Kraken’ hunted 100 million years ago: Inside the deadly feeding style of the 62-foot giant octopusGiant octopus Cretaceous Kraken: Ancient giant octopuses, Nanaimoteuthis, with arms up to 19 meters, were apex predators in the Late Cretac...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
‘Kraken-Like’ giant octopuses as large as semi-trucks ruled oceans 100 million years ago, study findsNew research reveals giant octopuses were powerful ocean predators around 100 million years ago. These creatures, some reaching 19 meters, ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Ocean Animals Are Forming Strange FriendshipsRemarkable interspecies cooperation is reshaping our understanding of marine life. Octopuses and reef fish are now observed hunting togethe...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
These Animals Are Changing How We Define IntelligenceRecent scientific findings challenge the human-centric view of intelligence, revealing complex cognitive abilities in animals like chimpanz...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean techThe Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, positioning Chi...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Are Octopuses Capable of Empathy? Science Isn’t So Sure YetIntriguing observations suggest octopuses might exhibit empathy towards injured companions, challenging their solitary reputation. While ty...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
NTPC partners with UK’s Octopus Energy to explore clean energy, EV and storage opportunitiesIndia's NTPC and UK's Octopus Energy Group have signed an agreement. They will explore business opportunities together. This includes elect...
19 Mar, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Why Do Octopuses Haul Coconut Shells Like Portable Armor? The Surprising Science Behind Their Unusual Tool UseMarine biologists discovered veined octopuses in Indonesia using coconut shells for shelter. These intelligent creatures collect shells and...
10 Mar, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
What Happens When an Octopus Becomes a Mother… and Why Does She Stop Eating?Octopus mothers undertake an intense maternal journey. After laying thousands of eggs, they stop eating and dedicate themselves to guarding...
05 Mar, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Why Do Octopuses Punch Fish During Hunts? Scientists Uncover a Hidden Reef Power StruggleMarine researchers observed octopuses in the Red Sea striking fish during hunts. This behavior acts as partner control, ensuring fish contr...
02 Mar, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
The Animal That Edits Its Own Genes After They’re WrittenOctopuses possess a unique ability to rewrite their genetic messages. They extensively edit RNA after its creation, altering instructions b...
02 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Octopuses Dream in Color? Scientists Reveal Why Their Skin Changes During SleepOctopuses exhibit distinct sleep stages, mirroring human patterns with quiet and active phases. During active sleep, their skin displays ra...
22 Feb, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Shark or Uber? Octopus catches a free ride in the wild. Watch the viral momentA video shows a Maori octopus hitchhiking on a shortfin mako shark in the Hauraki Gulf near New Zealand's North Island. Observed by marine ...
22 Mar, 2025, 09.34 PM IST
'Alien' octopus genome sequenced for first timeResearchers sequenced the genome of the California two-spot octopus (Octopus bimaculoides), the first cephalopod ever to be fully sequenced.
13 Aug, 2015, 04.53 PM IST