Every night, bats emerge out of roosts in massive numbers, creating what scientists have called a ‘cocktail party nightmare’ of clashing echolocations. Nobody knew how bats managed this severe sensorial challenge. Now, scientists have tracked bats with…
A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather. In the Caribbean…
Scientists have demonstrated that Wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats not only travels great distances, but also hunt at impressive altitudes of up to 1,600 meters above ground — the altitude at which many planthoppers fly, which are dreaded insect pests …
A new species of black, slender moray eel has chosen the road less traveled, thriving in dim and muddy river mouths, unlike most of its marine relatives. It is found across the Central Indo-Pacific, including within the cave of the Puerto Princesa Subt…
Through the intricate study of lava tubes — caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down — an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth’s ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life …
