The way bats rapidly flap their wings in flight could inspire new designs of flying robots, according to a new study. Researchers studied how fruit bats use their wings to manipulate the air around ...

SEATTLE -- With their playoff chances slipping away, theMariners found a painful new way to lose. A flying bat. A momentary memory lapse. And a bizarre double play. "I don't think I've ever seen that ...

A bat glides gracefully through the air, showcasing its wings and facial features. The soft, blurred background enhances the focus on the creature, capturing a moment of twilight movement in nature.

Although bats are wonderful creatures in their own right, they often stir up lots of not-so-wonderful feelings in people. That’s because, of course, they’re associated with razor-sharp teeth, diseases ...

Bats are not only masters of aerodynamic flight — they’re skillful at multitasking while flying, too. By Rachel Nuwer Some humans like to think of themselves as good multitaskers, but bats may do it ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...