Aquarium of the Pacific releases new marine species report card
The Aquarium’s Marine Species Report Card aims to inform the public about the health of crucial marine species in California.
Mantis shrimp clubs filter sound to mitigate damage
Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...
How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.
Costa Mesa looking at how model trains, gliders might fit into new Fairview Park plan
There are vernal pools near where the gliders fly and the model train tracks. City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison suggested city staff will need to explore moving these activities, but will need to ...
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Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
‘Whitish’ creature with ‘red orange’ ovaries found in Florida lagoon is a new species
The new species, named Salmoneus manningi, is “overall whitish” with “ivory white” asymmetrical claws, researchers described.