Maria PopovaDec 28, 2022
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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@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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