How mantis shrimp pack the meanest punch

How mantis shrimp pack the meanest punch 01/18/2018 03:04 PM EST In research published today in Advanced Materials, a group of researchers led by the University of California, Riverside's, David Kisailus has identified a unique structure that wraps around the mantis shrimp's club to protect it from self-inflicted damage as it crushes hard-shelled prey. The finding will help Kisailus' team develop ultra-strong materials for the aerospace and sports industries. Full story at https://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/50629 Source University of California, Riverside This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111