Daredevil Lives: Scientists Develop Echolocation In Humans
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 10:35
in Biology & Nature
A team of researchers from the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) has shown that human beings can develop echolocation, the system of acoustic signals used by dolphins and bats to explore their surroundings. Producing certain kinds of tongue clicks helps people to identify objects around them without needing to see them, obviously something that would be useful for the blind. The team has started a series of tests, the first of their kind in the world, to make use of human beings' under-exploited echolocation skills. Much cooler than Man-Bat. ©Marvel Comics Group read more
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