New research : An associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Northeastern University, Deravi’s recently published paper in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C sheds new light on how squid use organs that essentially function as organic solar cells to help power their camouflage abilities. As usual, you …
A bagpipe and drum band : SQUID transforms traditional Bagpipe and Drum Band entertainment into a multi-sensory rush of excitement, featuring high energy bagpipes, pop music influences and visually stunning percussion! [...]
Squid is a loyalty card platform in Ireland. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Firefly squid is now a delicacy in New York. Blog moderation policy. [...]
A 450-million-year-old squid fossil was dug up in upstate New York. Blog moderation policy. [...]
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a pediatric care dog named “ Squid.” Blog moderation policy. [...]
Long article on the colossal squid. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Interesting. Blog moderation policy. [...]
A Travers’ beaked whale ( Mesoplodon traversii ) washed ashore in New Zealand, and scientists conlcuded that “the prevalence of squid remains [in its stomachs] suggests that these deep-sea cephalopods form a significant part of the whale’s diet, similar to other beaked whale species.” Blog moderation policy. [...]
Is there nothing that squid research can’t solve? “If you’re working with an organism like squid that can edit genetic information way better than any other organism, then it makes sense that that might be useful for a therapeutic application like deadening pain,” he said. [...] Researchers hope …
News : A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of microplastics in water samples in China could provide an elusive answer to ubiquitous microplastic pollution in water across the globe, a new report suggests. [...] The study tested the material in an irrigation ditch …
I made my first squid post nineteen years ago this week. Between then and now, I posted something about squid every week (with maybe only a few exceptions). There is a lot out there about squid, even more if you count the other meanings of the word. Blog moderation …
A sticker for your water bottle. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Good survey paper. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Fifteen years ago I blogged about a different SQUID. Here’s an update : Fleeing drivers are a common problem for law enforcement. They just won’t stop unless persuaded—persuaded by bullets, barriers, spikes, or snares. Each option is risky business. Shooting up a fugitive’s car is one …
Interesting research : Using jet propulsion inspired by squid, researchers demonstrate a microjet system that delivers medications directly into tissues, matching the effectiveness of traditional needles. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Lots of details that are beyond me. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Fantastic video of a female Gonatus onyx squid swimming while carrying her egg sack. An earlier related post. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Squid-A-Rama will be in Des Moines at the end of the month. Visitors will be able to dissect squid, explore fascinating facts about the species, and witness a live squid release conducted by local divers. How are they doing a live squid release? Simple: this is Des Moines, Washington …
Great blow-up sculpture. Blog moderation policy. [...]
A giant squid has washed up on a beach in Northern Spain. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Cute squid scarf. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Fishermen in Tamil Nadu are reporting smaller catches of squid. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Interesting map, from this paper. Blog moderation policy. [...]
Fishermen are catching more squid as other fish are depleted. Blog moderation policy. [...]