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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. Researchers discovered the shrimp's clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel through its ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these tough critters remain intact despite the intense shockwaves created by ...

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.

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 ...