Mantis shrimps punch at bullet speed. How can they take it?
The dactyl clubs act as a phononic shield, filtering high-frequency stress waves and preventing harmful vibrations from ...
Physics World7d
‘Phononic shield’ protects mantis shrimp from its own shock waves
Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...
Animal kingdom's most powerful puncher generates a 'phononic shield' to protect itself
The mantis shrimp's club uses a built-in vibration shield that filters out damaging shock waves to enable it to strike with ...
The Cool Down12d
Creature that can 'punch [its] way through aquarium glass' found inhabiting new waters: 'It's not something to celebrate'
New Zealand officials are investigating the appearance of Japanese mantis shrimp in the country's northern coastal waters.
animalsaroundtheglobe15d
Witness The Mantis Shrimp’s Powerful Punch in Action
When the mantis shrimp releases the saddle, the stored energy is unleashed, resulting in an explosive punch. However, the impact force generated by the mantis shrimp’s strike is truly astounding.
Pocket Tactics15d
Delta Force’s biggest strength over FPS rivals is playing on your “own terms”
Delta Force doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to explosive carnage. Each second of a Warfare mode is tinged with the kind of old-school shooter fun that can make you laugh and shout in one fell swoop.
The Independent17d
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury jailed for punching man during drunken street row
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been jailed for 10 weeks for punching a man following ...
New York Post17d
Boy, 15, charged with gunning down stepfather for punching his mom in the face during an argument
A 15-year-old Ohio boy has been charged with gunning down his abusive stepfather for beating up his mom. Ronez Joyce is accused of shooting Levonte Hyde, 30, at least 12 times at a Cincinnati home ...
Liverpool Echo17d
MP Mike Amesbury jailed for punching man in street
MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to ten weeks in prison for punching a man in the street. The MP for Runcorn and Helsby last month pleaded guilty to a single charge of common assault in ...
People18d
Airport Brawl Video — Showing Many People Punching and Kicking Each Other Near Spirit Airlines Boarding Area — Goes Viral
Footage of the brawl — submitted anonymously to the verified X account ATL Uncensored on Friday, Feb. 21 — shows men and women punching one another, as well as several women standing on chairs ...
Ars Technica20d
The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
the water immediately surrounding the punch zone becomes as hot as the Sun. There may even be momentary flashes of light. To find out how much force a mantis shrimp’s dactyl clubs can possibly ...
Ars Technica20d
The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
Lasers use a laser medium for the laser action. Lasers have been demonstrated in all sorts of matter mediums. A popular one is a gas. Many gas lasers designs need flowing gas for an energy ...