Eccentric Bat Behavior Revealed in Church Attic Recordings, Providing Insights Into How This Flying Mammal Utilizes Its Oversized Non-Penetrative 'Copulatory Arm'

Medicine & Technology Nov 21, 2023

A Dutch retiree's recordings of serotine bat behavior contribute to scientists' understanding of the species' unusually long member, serving as an extra arm. Check out the full details in this article.

Pregnant Sharks Inserted With New Tracking Technology To Ensure Suitable Habitats When They Give Birth Due to Extinction Threats

Mar 02, 2023

Marine scientists are keeping track of pregnant sharks to ensure their population. Read the article for full details.

First Human Case of Rabies in Illinois Since 1954: CDC Confirms Man Died After Being Bitten by Bat

Sep 29, 2021

A man from Lake County, Illinois has reportedly died due to rabies after being bitten by a bat. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said that this is the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.

Thumb-Size 'Olympic Bat' That Flew Record-Breaking 1,254 Miles Dies From Injuries Inflicted by a Cat

Aug 11, 2021

A tiny thumb-size bath that flew a record-breaking 1,254-mile flight was found injured and after a few days, it died, probably due to injuries, the BCT said.

Striking Orange and Black Bat Species from West Africa, Discovered

Jan 14, 2021

Scientists recently discovered a new species of what they described as striking orange and black bat in a mountain range located in West Africa.

The Link Between Pangolin Viruses and Human Pandemic Remains Cloudy

Mar 27, 2020

Scientists have not found evidence that COVID-19 jumped from pangolins to humans, although they do host comparable viruses Pangolins, once doubted as the missing connection between bats and humans in the COVID-19 pandemic's origin.

How Bats Evolved Diverse Skull Shapes Due to Echolocation and Diet

May 02, 2019

58 million to 34 million years ago, echolocation was a primary driver of skull shape across bat families, and about 26 million years ago, the diet became the more dominant driving force behind skull shape evolution, but not in all bats

Scientists At BAT Finds E-Cigarette Vapor Has Minimal Impact To Human Cells

Jun 06, 2017

A group of scientists at the British American Tobacco conducted a study that showed vapor from e-cigarette does not cause mutation in DNA.

White-Nose Syndrome Killed Millions Of Bats: Mostly Affected Tri-Colored Bat Species

Apr 13, 2017

Bats which are infected by this deadly fungus show white noses, spreading to wings, ear or tail. The fungus directly affects the bat's warm body temperature and the active immune system.