Like so many mini submarines equipped with sonar, they deftly navigate dark forests and caves by listening for the echoes of ...

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute used a robot to mimic common big-eared bats' echolocation skills ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bats are well known for their ability to “see” with sound ...

A long-standing mystery about how wild bats navigate complex environments in complete darkness with remarkable precision, has ...

Scientists built a robot to help explain how a tropical bat spots insects perched on leaves using echolocation, a highly ...