A study published in Science explores the mechanisms that allow the mantis shrimp's striking limb to unleash such force without risking injury. Researchers from Northwestern University ...

the sudden backward motion can lead to severe injuries. A team of researchers from the US and France found the answer in a specialised microstructure in the mantis shrimp’s club. They found that ...

sound-filtering materials for protective gear as well as inspire new approaches to reducing blast-related injuries in military and sports. "The mantis shrimp is known for its incredibly powerful ...

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 ...