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

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

The mantis shrimp's muscles pull on the saddle-shaped structures of its arms, causing them to flex, storing potential energy that is then released when it swings its club-like claws down.

During his prime, a punch from Mike Tyson would have felt the same as if you were hit 13 times by .22 caliber bullets while wearing a bulletproof vest. Remarkably, the peacock mantis shrimp packs ...

The new species, named Salmoneus manningi, is “overall whitish” with “ivory white” asymmetrical claws, researchers described.

The series explores how spoken phrases, emotions, and convictions influence reality, showing the idea that communication and ...

Mantis shrimp has an exclusive claw that can close speedily to catch prey. When this claw closes, it pops the liquid bubble which was formed and produces a pop sound. This sound helps them scare their ...

individual presentations on any bit of news, cutting-edge research, or fun fact related to autonomous mobile robots and/or multi-robot systems. Examples: Killer robots in Ukraine; Dario Floreano’s ...

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

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

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