It might surprise you but cephalopods have a pretty good fossil record, with one major exception. If squids were swimming around in the same oceans as their closest cousins, where did all the squids go?

Our friend the Giant Squid inspired a SciShow Kids viewer to write us and ask, 'What is squid ink, and can you write with it?' Jessi has the answers!

Hank explains the enormity of the Giant Magellan Telescope, possibly the biggest telescope ever built, as well as updates about NASA's new mission to the moon, and an unusual discovery about the habits of deep-sea squid.

In 1947, explorers noticed a strange phenomenon while crossing the Pacific Ocean. Somehow, small squid known to live deep beneath the waves kept appearing on the roof of their boat. The crew was mystified— until they saw the squids...

Back in the early days of neuroscience, we didn't study the animals you might expect to learn about how brain cells communicate.

Discover the fascinating world of the Kraken, the legendary sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. In this video, we explore the myths, legends, and possible real-life inspirations behind this giant creature of...

This video explores the complexity of the human brain and how new imaging techniques are helping neurologists and neuroscientists map and understand its functions. By detecting and analyzing the brain's magnetic fields, researchers are...

Let your tentacles trail behind you while we explore these unusual cephalopods.<b<br/>r/>

00:00 There are many different<br/> ways to be a <br/>squid...
01:29 cock<br/>atoo squid
02:28 Asperoteuthis mangoldae
03:23 piglet squid

Let's go hunting for vampires in the inky realm of perpetual night.

This video explores five fun facts about mollusks.

Scientists have engineered color-shifting abilities into human cells. Researchers say their project is inspired by female opalescent inshore squids that evade predators by changing their colors from translucent to opaque white.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of octopuses, also known as octopods. It discusses their characteristics, adaptability, and intelligence. It also touches on their solitary nature, mating behaviors, and reproductive...