Scientists have unveiled a synthetic skin inspired by octopus camouflage that is capable of changing colour and texture, opening up potential uses from robotics to display technologies. Researchers ...

Many animals possess the remarkable ability to change color, a crucial survival strategy honed over millions of years. This adaptation allows them to camouflage themselves from predators, ambush prey ...

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...

The topic for this panel discussion is “Changing colours”, inspired by the family favourite cuttlefish. Changing melanocytes, coats and plumages, fast and slow, is key to survival and attraction in a ...