Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next up: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm
The Acoustic World of Bats: Sonar Jamming, Stealth and Silence
Aaron Corcoran, Ph.D, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Summary:
Bats live in an auditory world, relying on the echoes of high-frequency chirps for pinging their surroundings. Recent research has shown a surprising array of behaviors related to echolocation, from bats and insects jamming one another’s sonar to bats operating in stealth modes and even flying entirely in silence. This talk explores the sensory world of bats and their insect prey and the surprising strategies that have evolved in this nighttime world dominated by sound.
Bats live in an auditory world, relying on the echoes of high-frequency chirps for pinging their surroundings. Recent research has shown a surprising array of behaviors related to echolocation, from bats and insects jamming one another’s sonar to bats operating in stealth modes and even flying entirely in silence. This talk explores the sensory world of bats and their insect prey and the surprising strategies that have evolved in this nighttime world dominated by sound.
Dr. Aaron Corcoran has studied bats for nearly 20 years. His research integrates the physics of sound and flight with evolutionary interactions between predator and prey and social interactions of bats. Much of his research relies on deploying novel techniques to studying nocturnal creatures in their native habitats. This often involves the use of technology such as high-speed infrared cameras and ultrasound recording devices. He is an assistant professor in the biology department at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. He and his wife Lauren have two rambunctious boys and a six-month old husky.
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