Tag: fastest
Hair pulling prompts one of the fastest known pain signals
Hair pulling is a common source of pain, especially among siblings engaged in fights. A recent discovery by…
How an arthropod pulls off the world’s fastest backflip
Move over Simone Biles, there's a new gold medalist in town when it comes to backflips. Meet the…
Backflipping springtails are the fastest spinners known in nature
Composite image of a globular springtail jumpingAdrian Smith High-speed cameras have recorded the mesmerizing acrobatics of springtails as…