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How to see with sound - Jacques S. Abramowicz

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In a dark cave, bats can’t see much. But even with their eyes shut, they can navigate rocky topography at incredible speeds. This is because bats aren't just guided by their eyes, but rather, by their ears. It may seem impossible to see with sound, but bats, naval officers, and doctors do it all the time. How is that possible? Jacques S. Abramowicz digs into the unique properties of ultrasound.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Jacques S. Abramowicz
Director
Sofia Pashaei
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Storyboard Artist
Sofia Pashaei
Animator
Sofia Pashaei
Art Director
Sofia Pashaei
Sound Designer
Weston Fonger
Composer
Jarrett Farkas
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Producer
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Fact-Checker
Eden Girma

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