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Whale poop power: Iron and copper-rich feces fueled ancient ocean food chain
The team found that whale feces contained significant amounts of iron, meaning that whales fertilize the ocean as they feed and excrete waste.
Scientists Reveal Who Has the Fastest Punch on Earth
Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact despite the ...
Mantis shrimp clubs filter sound to mitigate damage
Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...
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How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals
Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...
How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.
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Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
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Russia’s 28,000-ton nuclear battleship powers up 2nd reactor to boost naval power
The current set of upgrades includes a remarkable increase in the 28,000 ton nuclear-powered cruiser’s strike ability.