Maria Popova
The remarkable story of the seamstress turned scientist who solved the ancient mystery of the argonaut, pioneered the aquarium, and laid the groundwork for the study of octopus intelligence https://www.themarginalian.org/2022/12/26/jeanne-villepreux-power-argonaut/
The Seamstress Who Solved the Ancient Mystery of the Argonaut, Pioneered the Aquarium, and Laid the Groundwork for the Study of Octopus Intelligence

“I armed myself with patience and courage, and only after several months managed to dissolve my doubts and see my research crowned with happy confirmation.”

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Dec 28, 2022 at 3:55amWeb
Show threadMichael LachmannDec 28, 2022

@mariapopova Both the story of Jeanne Villepreux-Power, and of the paper natiluses that she studied are fascinating. Thanks!

Here's a cool video of these octopuses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-4JYPXPSrk

Paper nautilus sighting off California

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Show threadRuth CallaghanDec 29, 2022
@mariapopova fabulous story!
Show threadLucy CoatsJan 3, 2023
@mariapopova This is absolutely fascinating. Yet more evidence that the octopus is a highly intelligent being.
Show threadkpereyraJan 3, 2023
@mariapopova this is amazing. My niece would love to hear about her, is there a children's book?
Show threadDavid_grünJan 3, 2023
@mariapopova Thanks for sharing. A truly fascinating read!
Show threadAprilJan 3, 2023
@mariapopova excellent! Thank you for posting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and learning about her and that type of octopus.