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

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

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.

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 are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...

The mantis shrimp is known for its incredible punch, striking with the speed of a bullet and enough force to shatter glass. But how does this tiny marine creature achieve such power? In this video, we ...

Mantis shrimp are renowned for their “silent strike,” a fascinating phenomenon that leaves prey little chance to escape. The strike is nearly inaudible underwater, masking the approach and attack from ...

The mantis shrimp is perhaps most famous for its powerful punch, which is reportedly as fast as a bullet from a gun. In fact, it can strike prey with the force of up to 1,500 Newtons at speeds ...

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 ...

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