Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...

Scientists have confirmed that not Mike Tyson, but the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special ...

“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...

He is a native English speaker. 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 ...

The punch of the mantis shrimp has been studied in detail. As it moves through the water at high speed, it produces what is known as a cavitation bubble. As water is pushed aside at high speed, its ...

A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...

A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal ...

Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can punch hard enough to crush crustacean shells and split fingers to the bone without hurting themselves.

Scientists have confirmed that the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special dactyl club. Sorry, Keith Liddell. The mantis shrimp may be tiny, but it is mighty. This colorful ...

The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...

In one case in point, South Korean engineers have developed a soft robot capable of quick, powerful joint movements by employing the same mechanism that powers a mantis shrimp's powerful punch.