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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicOctopus

Topic: Octopus

Scientists ‘read’ octopus minds for the first time, discover distinct brain activity patterns

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Octopuses have a mystery ‘light sense’ that helps them in the dark, new study finds

Israeli researchers have found that octopus arms can sense a beam of light and avoid it even when its eyes can't see the light.

Octopuses and humans are quite alike when high on ecstasy

Studies on similarities between humans & members of the animal kingdom have revealed some stunning secrets.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.