Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex. [...]

A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen. [...]

Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?

As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up. [...]