The mantis shrimp is a fascinating creature that has the ability to punch its prey into submission with a club that accelerates underwater at around 100,000 m/s2. By studying the secrets behind this formidable weapon, a Californian researcher hopes to develop an innovative, hi-tech material that is one third the weight and thickness of existing body armor... Continue Reading Mantis shrimp may hold the secret to lighter, tougher body armors

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Armor, Biomimicry, University of California

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