Bats show tremendous variation in the foods they eat to survive. Some species specialize on fruits, others on insects, others on flower nectar. There are even species that catch fish with their feet.

Credit: Journal of The Royal Society Interface (2025). DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2024.0616 In looking at the video and simulations, the researchers found that the bats slowed down as they approached the ...

Orientating yourself in the darkness of a cave seems like a difficult task. But some bats may have an ingenious solution: using their tails. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox!

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 ...

If you've got bats in your attic, now's the time to get them out. Bats can be safely removed from buildings without a permit from April 1 to May 15 in Ohio. Four bat species are endangered in the ...

Philadelphia Phillies superstar first baseman and right fielder Bryce Harper found out the gender of his upcoming fourth child via a custom baseball bat given to him by Phillies teammate Trea Turner.

Florida's bat maternity season begins April 16 and lasts through August 14. It is illegal to remove bats from your home without a permit during maternity season. Bats are beneficial to the ...

You’ve been hearing all about torpedo bats of late, and with good reason. New equipment isn’t introduced to Major League Baseball often, but the torpedo bat represents a change in the design ...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred lent his support to the so-called torpedo bats, which have captured the attention of baseball fans and pundits since the start of the 2025 season. The bats were first ...

The bats comply with the rules." MLB torpedo bats: What you need to know Torpedo-shaped bats have become MLB's next big thing. Here's what you need to know about the sport's hottest trend.

Torpedo bats have taken the MLB world by storm in just the week or so since Opening Day. ESPN recently spoke to Bobby Hillerich, vice president of production at Hillerich & Bradsby which makes ...

Torpedo bats are a hot topic for Major League Baseball and sportsbooks. The company making the bats for MLB players and others is owned by a public company. Memorial Day Special: Access your full ...