Octopuses are the undisputed darlings of the science internet world, and for good reason. They’re incredibly intelligent problem-solvers and devious escape artists with large, complex nervous systems.

Blanket octopus pairs are some of the undersea world’s oddest couples. What’s so startling is the size difference: Males are about the size of a walnut—less than an inch long—but some females can ...

As one of Europe’s oldest cities, Lisbon has a long history of invading cultures influencing and changing the country’s food: the Moors bought figs, almonds and coffee; hot chilli peppers arrived from ...