With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even ...

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 ...

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

Mantis shrimp are among the ocean’s most formidable predators, delivering one of the most powerful and fastest punches in the ...

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

Scientists have confirmed that not Mike Tyson, but the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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