{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Swamp lights and bat sight","description":"Swamp lights and bat sight Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. In this episode, researchers explore two spooky mysteries: the source of will-o\u2019-the-wisps and how bats integrate vision with echolocation. In this episode, we cover: \u2022[00:00] Introduction \u2022[00:58] Richard Zare's background and expertise. \u2022[01:26] Richard, have you ever seen will-o\u2019-the-wisps in the wild? \u2022[01:31] What did we already know about will-o\u2019-the-wisps before your study? \u2022[02:42] How could water droplets ignite methane? \u2022[03:24] Tell us about the methods of your study. How did you explore this phenomenon? \u2022[04:17] What are the broader implications of your findings, beyond just will-o\u2019-the-wisps? \u2022[05:20] What are the caveats or the limitations of the study? \u2022[05:40] Laura Stidsholt's background and expertise. \u2022[06:06] Laura, what can you tell us about the species you studied? \u2022[06:25] What instruments did you attach to the bats? \u2022[07:03] How did the bats\u2019 echolocation behavior compare in dark versus lit environments? \u2022[08:14] What do the results suggest about the benefits of integrating information from multiple senses while hunting prey? \u2022[08:58] What do the results imply about the potential impact of artificial light on bats? \u2022[09:43] Final thoughts and conclusion. About Our Guests: Richard Zare&amp;nbsp; Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor of Natural Science&amp;nbsp; Stanford University Laura Stidsholt&amp;nbsp; Assistant Professor&amp;nbsp; Aarhus University View related content here: https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.2521255122  https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.2515087122 Follow us on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts for more captivating discussions on scientific breakthroughs! Visit Science Sessions on PNAS.org: https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/about\/science-sessions-podcast&amp;nbsp; Follow PNAS: Twitter\/X Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the PNAS Highlights newsletter ","author_name":"PNAS Science Sessions","author_url":"http:\/\/pnas-science-sessions-podcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38771060\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38771060"}