Around the time that bat ancestors evolved powered flight, their genomes picked up immune adaptations that can quell viral ...

Flagstaff, Ariz. — Scientists have long suspected that Mexican long-nosed bats migrate through southeastern Arizona, but ...

On rainy nights, the sky belongs to the raindrops. Birds have settled in, insects hide, and bats—nature’s only furry flying ...

Dampening the immune response to stay up in the air may have helped bats become tolerant to viral infections. Ashley started at The Scientist in 2018. Before joining the staff, she worked as a ...

A new study study sheds light on a little-known phenomenon: the long-distance migration treks of nocturnal bats.

Unlike birds and insects, bats have flexible wings made of a thin membrane, allowing them to fly more efficiently. Inspired ...

All bats in Kentucky and Indiana are insectivorous, catching insects in flight or on plants. For example, one Little Brown Bat can catch 600 mosquitoes or more an hour making them a great natural ...

Bats carry viral pathogens that typically do not lead to severe disease in the bats themselves but can be lethal to humans. Adaptations in certain immune genes might contribute to this resistance.

Researchers have designed flexible, bat-like wings that boost lift and improve flight performance. This innovation could lead to more efficient drones or energy-harvesting technologies.

Bat Conservation International ... But at the same time, we have to remember, this is a species that's capable of long flight,” McIntire said. “Does it need to travel farther for food sources ...