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 ...

The eyes of the mantis shrimp have a special structure, and their movements are also mysterious. While humans distinguish colors based on three primary colors, the mantis shrimp can distinguish 12 ...

Researchers have discovered the shrimp’s clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel through its ...

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

has a structure that enables it to absorb the shockwaves that are created when it punches and cracks the shells of its prey. "The mantis shrimp is known for its incredibly powerful strike ...

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

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the ...