All in the head
Octopus study makes (brain) waves as scientists delve deeper into animal sentience
The mollusc’s soft body has, to date, made attaching recording devices very difficult, say local researchers — until now
01 March 2023 - 20:15
Scientists have successfully recorded brain activity from freely moving octopuses...
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