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March 29, 2011

Batty for Bats -- Innovation Nation

Batty for Bats -- What bats can teach engineers about aircraft design

If you think Batman has some clever moves, check out the real thing. Bats can carry out some extraordinary aerobatics and researchers at Brown University are getting up close and personal to figure out just how they do it. Find out the secret behind the unique flying abilities of bats in this episode of Innovation Nation with Miles O'Brien.

Credit: National Science Foundation


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