Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The murky ink from cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) could help deter ...

A plume of ink can help hide a cuttlefish as it scuttles away from a predator. But that smoke screen’s stench may also warn sharks to stay away. Nicknamed “swimming noses,” some sharks can sniff their ...

To prepare guitar spaghetti with cuttlefish ink, mussels, and prawns, start with the fresh pasta: on a work surface, mix all-purpose flour and semolina flour (1). Form the classic fountain and pour ...

Some male cuttlefish seem to squirt out ink to enhance their courtship displays, offering the first evidence that cephalopod ink has uses beyond just fighting and defence against predators. Receive a ...

The most wonderful time of the year has arrived: Cephalopod Week, Science Friday’s annual tradition of spotlighting all things octopus, squid, and cuttlefish. One of the many things that make ...

To prepare the squid ink gnocchetti with cuttlefish ragù, first cook the potatoes in salted boiling water; it will take about 30-40 minutes (1). Use a skewer to test when they are done, then drain ...

Melanin is a ubiquitous compound in nature, produced by many organisms. However, its potential as a biomass resource to produce value-added chemicals and materials remains relatively unexplored. In a ...