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 ...

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 ...

Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not true shrimp but a type of stomatopod: a relative of crabs and lobsters that has been on Earth for over 400 million years. There are more than 400 different ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. With 12 colour receptors, the mantis shrimp seems visually unmatched. But studies reveal ...

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 ...

Mantis shrimps have earned fame for their powerful punching limbs, incredibly unusual eyes, and vivid exoskeletons. And, it turns out, they're also really good at finding their way home. Through a ...

When you think about fearsome predators in the ocean, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably a shark. Sure, sharks are okay, with their sleek, menacing shape and their gaping jaws with ...

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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, ...