If you could steal one animal ability for yourself, what would it be? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée surprises Jake with that exact question, and his answer is brilliant.
Jake skips the obvious choices like flying or super hearing and goes straight for ... octopus skin. Why? Because octopuses are masters of disguise. Their skin contains chromatophores and papillae, specialized cells that let them change color and texture to blend into their surroundings. It’s camouflage, communication, and creativity all in one. And yes, they talk with their skin.
Chauntée’s first instinct was to say chameleon, but now? She’s fully Team Octopus.
The conversation doesn’t stop at cephalopods. They explore real-world examples of human echolocation, the science behind animal adaptations, and why evolution might be the original engineer of superpowers.
What if you could wear your feelings, blend into your environment, or shapeshift your way through social situations? That’s the kind of wild “what if” we’re diving into.
So, what would you pick? Tune in, imagine your mutation, and get inspired by the wonders of biology.
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