Cephalopods
Coverage of Cephalopods in the Nexus archive.
- The Brexit benefits you haven’t heard of
The article highlights unexpected benefits of Brexit for cephalopods and puffins, suggesting positive environmental outcomes from the UK's departure from the EU.
- Cephalopods deserve higher welfare standards in research
The article argues that cephalopods, due to their high sentience, require improved welfare standards in research settings. It highlights the current lack of strong protections for these creatures and calls for necessary changes.
- Do octopus brains work like humans’ — or is there another way to be smart?
Cephalopods like octopuses and squid possess complex brains similar to vertebrates, prompting neuroscientists to study them for insights into the evolution of intelligence. Research published in Nature highlights their potential to reveal alternative pathways of cognitive development.
- Daily briefing: Octopuses’ strange brains might teach us what intelligence really is
A study published in Nature explores how octopuses' unique brains, which evolved differently from vertebrates, could redefine our understanding of intelligence. The article also highlights new research mapping olfactory receptors in mice, revolutionizing knowledge about smell.
- Did kraken-like octopuses rule Cretaceous seas? Massive jaw fossils offer clues
Extinct cephalopods from the Cretaceous period may have reached lengths of up to 19 meters and occupied top predator roles in ancient oceans. A study published in Nature on April 23, 2026, highlights massive jaw fossils as key evidence for these findings.