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 ...

In a new study, scientists tested the complex layers in the animal’s clubs that serve as mighty shields to absorb the shock of the impact Sara Hashemi Daily Correspondent Mantis shrimp are ...

Despite their name, mantis shrimp ... that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment of attack. These solitary, aggressive animals are famous for their ferocious punch ...

With a single blow, a mantis shrimp can kill prey or defend its territory against rivals. A study published in Science explores the mechanisms that allow the mantis shrimp's striking limb to ...

The punch of a peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is the strongest self-powered strike by an animal. They use hammer-like fists, or dactyl clubs, to shatter prey's shells.

Mantis shrimp are truly spectacular predators of the marine world. Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised pair of forelimbs to capture prey and are divided into the ‘spearers ...

Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...

There are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a surprise. After all, it's pretty tiny.

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 ...