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 ...

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 ...

They may be colorful and small, but mantis shrimp are not to be trifled with. These carnivorous crustaceans pack a powerful punch that can smash mollusk shells at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour ...

Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these tough critters remain intact despite the intense shockwaves created by ...

Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can punch hard enough to crush crustacean shells and split fingers to the bone without hurting themselves.

A study published on 6 February in Science 1 reveals that the mantis shrimp’s punching limb — known as the dactyl club — has a multilayered structure that allows it to absorb the shock waves ...

He is a native English speaker. 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 ...

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.

Researchers have struggled to determine how mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the ...