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Humans Could Develop a Sixth Sense, Scientists Say Sarah Wells
Scientists in Japan have proven that humans may have a sixth sense: echolocation.
Fifteen participants used tablets to generate sound waves, just like bats, to figure out if a 3D cylinder was rotating or standing still.
The results show that humans are better at recognizing moving objects than idle ones.
Humans have some seriously limited senses. We can t smell as well as dogs, see as many colors as mantis shrimp, or find our way home using the Earth s magnetic poles like sea turtles. But there s one animal sense that we could soon master: bat-like echolocation.
Scientists in Japan have proven that humans may have a sixth sense: echolocation.
Fifteen participants used tablets to generate sound waves, just like bats, to figure out if a 3D cylinder was rotating or standing still.
The results show that humans are better at recognizing moving objects than idle ones.
Humans have some seriously limited senses. We can t smell as well as dogs, see as many colors as mantis shrimp, or find our way home using the
Earth s magnetic poles like sea turtles. But there s one animal sense that we could soon master: bat-like echolocation.
Scientists in Japan recently demonstrated this feat in the lab, proving humans can use echolocation or the ability to locate objects through sound to identify the shape and rotation of various objects. That could help us stealthily see in the dark, whether we re sneaking downstairs for a midnight snack or heading into combat.