This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg
This isn't the first time scientists have looked to the mantis shrimp as an inspiration for robotics. In 2021, we reported on ...
The world’s deadliest foods – including 1 found in most homes and another that kills more than 200 people every year
FOOD keeps us alive – it provides energy and helps the body repair and grow. But whether it’s from choking, poisoning or ...
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Diseases of the nervous system articles from across Nature Portfolio
During the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), α-synuclein pathology may originate in peripheral organs and spread to the CNS. Using human tissue samples and multiple approaches in mouse ...
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UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible dexterity
The suckers are also packed with sensory receptors that allow the octopus to taste and smell things that they touch—like combining a hand with a tongue and a nose. The researchers believe the ...
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A discovery surprises scientists – octopus tentacles act like they have their own “brain”
Octopus arms are the ultimate multitaskers, bending, twisting, and curling with an impressive range of motion that would make a yoga instructor envious.
Octopus Arms Think for Themselves – Scientists Reveal How They Work
The large nerve cord that runs along each octopus arm is divided into segments, allowing for precise movement control and ...
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Each octopus arm has its own massive nervous system similar to a brain
Octopus arms have segmented nerve systems, controlling movement and sensory input. Each segment enables independent control.
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Study Finds That an Octopus' Incredible Eight Arm Dexterity Comes From a Segmented Nervous System
A fascinating study found that the prehensile arms of an octopus are segmented from the rest of the cephalopod's body.
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One of the most unusual creatures on Earth. Scientists reveal the secret of the octopus nervous system
Scientists from the University of Chicago have uncovered the secret of the octopus' nervous system, which is one of the most ...
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Why Octopus Arms Have Minds of Their Own
Discover how each arm of an octopus operates independently, with its own mini-brain, enabling incredible dexterity and problem-solving abilities.
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US: Octopus Arms Control Movement with Segmented Nervous System, New Research Reveals
Chicago, United States - January 15, 2025 New research from the University of Chicago has uncovered how octopuses control ...
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Octopus Arms Boast Segmented Nervous Systems
Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of freedom. New research from the University of Chicago revealed that the nervous system ...