What if the secret to better helmets comes from… shrimp? 🦐💥 On South Carolina’s coast, snapping shrimp can create shockwaves strong enough to stun prey. But how do they survive each other’s blasts? USC biologist Dan Speiser and his team discovered that a special “orbital hood” — a helmet-like shield around the shrimp’s eyes and brain — protects them from these powerful shockwaves. Collaborating with biomedical researchers at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, the team are now studying the hood’s structure and materials in hopes of designing next-generation helmets that could protect humans from blast waves and even reduce risks of PTSD in soldiers. 👉 Watch to see how tiny shrimp could inspire life-saving technology for humans. Interested in studying Biology at USC? Find out more: sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/biological_sciences/index.php Read about the Speiser Lab's upcoming research: speiserlab.com #SnappingShrimp #M...