Research shows that up to 50% of the human brain is involved in visual processing. For octopuses, that number is roughly 70%. There are similarities between octopus and human eyes — both involve a ...

Octopuses can flip from mottled rock to smooth sand in less time than it takes a human to blink, yet their eyes carry only a single visual pigment that should make them functionally colorblind. The ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...