The soft‐bodied cephalopods including octopus, cuttlefish, and squid are broadly
considered to be the most cognitively advanced group of invertebrates. Previous research …

Two very basic ideas in sexual selection are heavily influenced by numbers of potential
mates: the evolution of anisogamy, leading to sex role differentiation, and the frequency …

A New York Times Notable Book of 2012 Whether itÕs in a cockpit at takeoff or the planning
of an offensive war, a romantic relationship or a dispute at the office, there are many …

With their large brains, elaborate sense organs and complex behaviour, cephalopods are
among the world's most highly evolved invertebrates. This second edition summarises the …

Episodic memory, remembering past experiences based on unique what–where–when
components, declines during ageing in humans, as does episodic-like memory in non …

Signals in intraspecific communication should be inherently honest; otherwise the system is
prone to collapse. Theory predicts, however, that honest signalling systems are susceptible …

Magic is an art form that has fascinated humans for centuries. Recently, the techniques used
by magicians to make their audience experience the impossible have attracted the attention …

Estimating the metabolic rate of animals in nature is central to understanding the
physiological, behavioural and evolutionary ecology of animals. Doubly labelled water and …

Here, three researchers who have recently embarked on careers in cephalopod biology
discuss the current state of the field and offer their hopes for the future. Seven major topics …

Cephalopods have captivated the minds of scientists for thousands of years, dating back to
approximately 330 BC when Aristotle became fascinated by their ability to rapidly change …