A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal ...

According to researchers, the mantis shrimp strikes with speeds of up to 55.6 mph (90 km/h) to break its prey, and the flea can jump more than 200 times its body length. The abili ...

These solitary, aggressive animals are famous for their ferocious punch—as fast as a bullet ... length of a butter knife, peacock mantis shrimp have rainbow shells—usually blue, green, and ...

This isn't the first time scientists have looked to the mantis shrimp as an inspiration for robotics. In 2021, we reported on ...

The mantis shrimp’s punch packs scarcely believable power and they usually fall into two categories: “spearers” or “smashers.” Smashers are known for their club-like appendages ...