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A diagram of the Bouligand structure of chitin within the mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs. (Science, 2025) And, directly beneath that is a layer of chitin fiber bundles arranged in a corkscrew-like ...

But how do they scuttle away unharmed? A new study in the journal Science sheds light on the question. Many mantis shrimp use their dactyl clubs, two appendages that act like fists, to strike prey ...

A diagram of the Bouligand structure of chitin within the mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs. (Science, 2025) And, directly beneath that is a layer of chitin fiber bundles arranged in a corkscrew-like ...

Luckily, mantis shrimp remain protective from the force of their own blows, thanks to shock-absorbing armor. Researchers at Northwestern University have finally unlocked the mystery of the mantis ...

7 Science. Though small enough to fit in your hand, peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) strike so fast that they create imploding bubbles. The impact and implosions work in concert to ...

The nation must lose its tight focus on individual disciplines if it is to keep pace with the evolving requirements of scientific enquiry.

Jan. 30, 2025 — A study suggests that a computer-generated breathing coach could be as effective as sessions with a human ...