UC San Diego scientists have bioengineered bacteria to produce xanthommatin, the rare pigment behind octopus camouflage, ...

Octopuses and other cephalopods are masters of camouflage, thanks largely to color-changing skin that can help them seemingly ...

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

A soft robotic system uses liquid crystal elastomers to merge shape shifting, gripping, and color change, demonstrating fully ...

This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Three hearts,” by Harper Grant, 15, of Chelsea. Artwork is “Grow,” by Carly Stone, 17, of Springfield.

Among the rarefied owners of the world’s largest superyachts, one floating villa is not enough. Sometimes you need two: one ...

For this year’s Top Restaurants list, I went big. Big, as in 50 restaurants compared to last year’s 30. This would be easier ...

Portuguese restaurant Churrascaria Novo Mundo has moved from New Bedford to a larger location in Dartmouth. The new space ...

It's Halloween weekend and, in addition to the many trunk-or-treat activities, there are lots of other ways to celebrate the ...

Combining succulent lobster with creamy cheese sauce and pasta, this California seafood spot elevates comfort food to an unforgettable experience.

Tucked away in a coconut grove with its own private beach, Mama’s Fish House appears like a mirage of culinary perfection as you round the bend on Maui’s famous Hana Highway. The distinctive ...

These expert camouflage skills have intrigued scientists as long ago as 350 B.C., when Aristotle took interest in octopuses’ ...