This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Florida stone crabs (Menippe mercenaria) are ...

Crabs can't swim all that fast, so nature has granted them defensive traits that make them the impenetrable forts of the underwater world. Their steel-tough exoskeletons have jagged points that make ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Underwater footage of an "incredible" moment shows a marine biologist seemingly communicating with an octopus as she ...

The world is full of brilliant creatures, many of whom are smarter than us. One of them is the octopus. This creature can open doors, release itself from jars, turn on lights, and manage to control ...