Previous studies had isolated the tail's curl – or telson coil – as key to surviving 'friendly fire' from an aggressive and territorial mantis shrimp, but this latest research has accurately measured ...

Mantis shrimp are small creatures known for their superlatives. Their eyes have 12 to 16 different color receptors, versus our own three, and can detect the polarization of light. Their punches are ...

Witness the astonishing power of a mantis shrimp’s punch and the science behind this tiny predator’s strength.

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 ...

Everyone tells us these scientists are just evil and always doing evil with their science - and yet, the first thought of these folks on how to best use the new armor technology was to create bike ...

Peacock mantis shrimp like Douglas are “called thumb-splitters in the aquarium business,” said Elliot Provance, director of living collections and exhibitions at Discovery Place. ALEX CASON Among the ...

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 efficient ...