Nature · The Rabbit Hole
The Alien in the Aquarium
Octopuses have three hearts, blue blood and most of their neurons in their arms. They solve puzzles, recognise faces and escape from tanks. They might be the closest thing to an alien intelligence on Earth.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Nature · The Rabbit Hole
The Alien in the Aquarium
Octopuses have three hearts, blue blood and most of their neurons in their arms. They solve puzzles, recognise faces and escape from tanks. They might be the closest thing to an alien intelligence on Earth.
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