Deep under the sea, a real-life master of disguise lies in wait — take a look at the Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus), nature's ultimate chameleon. It can change shape to resemble many sea ...

University of Iowa researchers outfitted an undewater vehicle to mimic how an octopus uses its skin to move more easily in the water. The tests with an underwater vehicle with raised coils had less ...