The mantis shrimp was named after its resemblance to both a praying mantis and a shrimp. But instead of being a poor ...

These fierce crustaceans use their tails as shields to defend against the explosive punches of their rivals. New research found that their shells make a decent shield against rival mantis ...

The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of delivering a mean punch. The impact pressure from these little guys rivals that of a small-caliber bullet. Despite their ...

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 ...

The Japanese mantis shrimp has been recorded for the first time in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in Tauranga Harbor. Getty Images/iStockphoto Government officials in New Zealand are investigating how an ...

With 12 colour receptors, the mantis shrimp seems visually unmatched. But studies reveal that their visual system likely ...

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 ...

Some of the most innovative and useful inventions have been inspired by nature. Take the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan, whose aerodynamic design is modeled after the kingfisher bird. Or Velcro, ...