“What can be more curious,” he asked, “than that the hand of a man, formed for grasping, that of a mole for digging, the leg of the horse, the paddle of the porpoise, and the wing of the bat ...

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

Extending from the sides of the body and incorporating the hands, legs, and tail are the two thin layers ... heat generated by the muscular activity of flight. Because the bat has a thin wing membrane ...

According to Habib, bat-like wings would make more sense on humans. In this setup, the entire arm and hand would stretch out, creating that 20-foot wingspan. A fleshy membrane wing would cover ...

Let’s banish those bat wings and show the world your newly trim ... Palms facing forward, take those hand weights. Now, hold on to them, and squeeze your biceps muscles. Ah!

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