With only 5% of the ocean being explored, it is not surprising that creatures exist beneath its surface that are a complete mystery. As new species are discovered, scientists work diligently to learn ...

Armed with kaleidoscopic eyesight, the ability to send secret messages and a punch so fast it can boil water, mantis shrimps are a force to be reckoned with. What is a mantis shri ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming ...

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 through its ...

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 ...

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 ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these tough critters remain intact despite the intense shockwaves created by ...