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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 ...