Underwater, the octopus-inspired adhesive strongly attached to complex objects from lightweight shells to large rocks and soft gel beads with different roughness, curvature, and hardness.

Add in the octopus’s small size (generally around eight inches), relatively short arms, bell-shaped body, pale coloring, and tendency to hover over the seafloor, and you’ve got a cephalopod ...

We contacted Octopus and it said that there are over 30 million smart meters now installed across Britain, and on the whole, they work incredibly well. Of course, with any technology, there are ...

Over the last few years, Virginia Tech scientists have been looking to the octopus for inspiration to design technologies that can better grip a wide variety of objects in underwater environments.

The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can quickly grab and controllably release challenging ...

Octopuses are fascinating. Their eight arms gracefully whip through water and can accomplish extraordinary tasks like using tools and opening jars. While humans have one spinal cord attached to ...

I drive an electric car and charge it at home using the Octopus “Intelligent Go” electricity tariff. It uses “smart pricing”, which means I’m charged lower electricity rates during non ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

Octopus Energy has gone from a newcomer in the energy market to the biggest electricity supplier in just eight years. In that time, it has repeatedly been made a Which? Recommended Provider. It's one ...

The Octopus Arcade Stick could become the only fight stick you’ll ever need, with support for myriad platforms, high-quality components, extensive customization options, and a ruggedness that ...

Pensioners reeling from having the winter fuel payment of up to £300 axed have been handed a lifeline by energy supplier ...

Environmental credentials? Box ticked: Octopus invests in renewable energy projects and Jackson says green power can drive down bills. “We message customers to let them know that during a windy ...