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

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

Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.

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

Researchers developed a hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism, enhancing soft robots' performance with rapid and powerful ...

The mantis shrimp is known for its incredible punch, striking with the speed of ... this tiny marine creature achieve such power? In this video, we dive into the fascinating science behind the ...

Remarkably, the peacock mantis shrimp packs a punch equal to the force of a ... related to crabs and lobsters. The video above shows how the small but mighty peacock mantis shrimp can easily ...

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.

These solitary, aggressive animals are famous for their ferocious punch—as fast as a bullet and strong enough to snap a crab’s claw. Mantis shrimp live in warm, shallow waters in the Indian ...

Case in point: Korean engineers have built soft robots capable of rapid and powerful joint movements by employing the same mechanism that gives the mantis shrimp such a powerful punch, according ...

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Watch a mantis shrimp punch its prey into submission using its specialized hammers. Tailored nucleic acid extraction and amplification methods help scientists overcome the challenges of detecting ...