Bats are famous for using echolocation to navigate in the dark of night--sending sound into the environment and using the resulting echoes to locate prey and avoid obstacles. But echolocation only ...

Polarized light is something people wear sunglasses to avoid, but for bats, it's actually useful, and can help them find their way. The greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) is the first mammal ...

Although bats are known for using echolocation to orient and navigate, they draw on a suite of senses to get around. A new study reveals another ability: Bats use patterns of polarized light in the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without a handy GPS to guide them, animals have evolved several ...

A Dutch town’s new red street lights are designed to make sure they don’t bother bats–and are just as helpful to humans as regular white lights. If you walk down the sidewalk in a new neighborhood in ...