Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These five research-backed insights show why the octopus ...

Octopuses are among the most unusual animals in the ocean, with intelligence and biology that continue to puzzle scientists. Their bodies have no rigid skeleton, allowing them to squeeze through ...

Intelligence isn’t unique to humans — as the 15 videos of animals solving problems below are about to show you. The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that can solve complex puzzles, use tools, ...

An engineer's observation of kitchen waste led to the development of Vaayu, a domestic biogas plant that converts organic ...