Roger Hanlon
Marine Biologist | Secrets of Cephalopod Camouflage
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Roger Hanlon is a marine biologist renowned for his pioneering research on cephalopod camouflage. As a Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Hanlon has spent decades studying the mesmerizing ability of squid, octopus, and cuttlefish to instantly change their skin color and texture.
His TED Talks have captivated millions, revealing how these remarkable creatures leverage neuroscience and photobiology to achieve their astounding camouflage feats. Hanlon's keynotes inspire audiences to marvel at the wonders of the natural world and consider new biomimetic applications for color-changing technology.
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The amazing brains and morphing skin of octopuses and other cephalopods
Octopus, squid and cuttlefish -- collectively known as cephalopods -- have strange, massive, distributed brains. What do they do with all that neural power? Dive into the ocean with marine biologist Roger Hanlon, who shares astonishing footage of the camouflaging abilities of cephalopods, which can change their skin color and texture in a flash. Learn how their smart skin, and their ability to deploy it in sophisticated ways, could be evidence of an alternative form of intelligence -- and how it could lead to breakthroughs in AI, fabrics, cosmetics and beyond.
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