Gram for gram, few animals can match the power of a pistol shrimp’s snap. When its claw closes, the shrimp ejects a jet of water so fast that the water Keep reading
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Galapagos Week: Pistol Shrimp
One of the most striking things about snorkeling in the Galapagos was how loud it was underwater. There were hardly any boats nearby, but every time my ears dipped below Keep reading
Turning Sound into Light
Sonoluminescence – the creation of light from sound – was discovered in the 1930s, and, due to the difficulty of obtaining direct measurements, the exact mechanism remains highly debated even Keep reading
The Pistol Shrimp’s Secret Weapon
The pistol shrimp (or pistol crab) is a finger-sized crustacean with a fluid dynamical superpower. When it snaps its claw, a jet of water shoots out so quickly (62 mph) Keep reading