So the New York Giants once had this rookie third baseman, a little guy, about 5 feet 7. The manager, John McGraw, liked his swing, but thought he needed a thicker bat. “But the large-barreled bats ...

Vampire bats made to run on treadmills in a lab reveal secrets of the special metabolism fueling them from blood consumed only minutes before. The research, published in the journal Biology Letters, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baseball bats made in Louisville have drawn some national attention after the New York Yankees hit 15 home runs in three games last weekend. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has ...

Animals burn a lot of energy during long-distance migrations. New research in the journal Science suggests some bats make their journeys a bit easier by getting a lift. Here's NPR's Jonathan Lambert.

Vampire bats made to run on treadmills in a lab reveal secrets of the special metabolism fueling them from blood consumed only minutes before. This is peculiar since in most animals, including humans, ...

Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 2, 2025.) Animals burn a lot of energy during ...