Taking inspiration from the mantis shrimp, an invertebrate capable of cracking clamshells with the force of a .22 caliber ...

Eventually, the female orchid mantises developed their gorgeous yellow, white, and pink coloring to better camouflage as flowers and attract prey, while the males remained small and inconspicuous so ...

This giant spearing mantis shrimp just moved into its brand-new saltwater home and it’s already claiming territory! From tank ...

Mantis shrimp's unique club structure shields it from recoil, inspiring new materials for protective gear.

When throwing punches, mantis shrimp can strike at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet (about 1,316 kmph or 818 mph)—one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom.

Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all ...

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

Mantis shrimp are armed with a one hammer-like dactyl club on each side of its body, which act like a pair of fists and can punch with the force of a .22 caliber bullet.

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

Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. Researchers discovered the shrimp's clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel ...

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 ...

This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg Device can grab like a hand, crawl across the floor, or jump high, just by pulling on a simple muscle.