Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Dolphins appear to do nonlinear mathematics

Dolphins appear to do nonlinear mathematics:
Researchers say dolphins appear to use a system that takes advantage of nonlinear math to process echolocation signals when they're scattered by bubbles surrounding the marine mammals' prey. But some questions about the technique still need to be answered.Dolphins may use complex nonlinear mathematics when hunting, according to a new study that suggests these brainy marine mammals could be far more skilled at math than was ever thought possible before.