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·October 10, 2016·3 min read

Mice Sing Like Jet Engines to Find a Mate

To find a mate, mice use unique high frequency sounds using a mechanism that has only previously been observed in supersonic jet engines, a new study reports.

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·June 24, 2016·5 min read

Small Brain – Astounding Performance

A new study reports the elephantnose fish utilizes both its eyes and electrolocation to explore objects in its environment.

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·February 23, 2016·3 min read

Bat Brain Behavior Offers Insights Into How Humans Focus Attention

Researchers discover how a bat's brain determines what's worth paying attention to.

The image shows a collection of 4 fMRI images showing the neural activity in a person using echolocation.

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·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Echolocation Acts as Substitute Sense for Blind People

Researchers report human echolocation works in tandem with other senses to help deliver vital information for those with visual impairments.

The image is a diagram showing the difference in frequencies.

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·August 15, 2014·5 min read

Bats Bolster Brain Hypothesis

A new study on how bats use echolocation lends support to the temporal binding hypothesis and could also have positive implications for new technology development.

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·July 18, 2012·3 min read

Do Dolphins Think Nonlinearly?

Dolphins blow bubble nets around schools of fish to help in hunting. Researchers may use the dolphin tactics to help make man-made sonar to detect targets such as mines in bubbly water.