Science Behind The News: Bio-Inspired Materials

What unique feature of the Peacock mantis shrimp's Dactyl Club allows it to deliver powerful blows?

How does the structure of the Dactyl Club contribute to its ability to withstand repeated impacts?

What materials are found in the impact region of the Dactyl Club, and how are they arranged?

What is biomimetics, and how does it relate to the research being conducted by David Casalis?

In what ways is the study of the Peacock mantis shrimp relevant to engineering and material science?