The Mantis MR-1 robot arm, with 5kg payload, maximum speed up to 10 m/s and a 900mm reach, is currently available for sale. Safe-out-of-the-box, the robot ships standard with robot controller and the ...

In the realm of entomology, few creatures command as much fascination as the mantis. Throughout history, these striking insects have been deeply woven into local myths and legends, sometimes respected ...

An invasive praying mantis species has established itself in parts of North America, bringing a highly efficient ambush ...

Mantis shrimp and pistol shrimp use astonishing underwater weapons, from bullet-speed punches to sonic shockwaves. Scientists reveal how these tiny marine creatures evolved some of nature’s most ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...

You might be used to shrimp being small, even if it's jumbo shrimp, but mantis shrimp is more like the size of lobster. It's ...

At this time of year, some nurseries start selling the egg cases of Chinese mantis as a biological control for the garden. These alien-looking insects are praying mantis and are harmless to humans, ...

What’s the cleverest way to avoid being noticed by a predator in a forest? Make yourself look like a dead leaf, of course! Meet the ghost mantis, a master of disguise and mimicry. These fascinating ...

When you look at a mantis shrimp, you see a vivid lobster-like crustacean whose forearms can strike with the force of a .22-caliber bullet. But when a mantis shrimp looks at you, we have no idea what ...