Can Animals Count? Scientists Unveil the Neural Basis of Number Sense in Rats

Medicine & Technology Apr 18, 2024

Scientists discovered number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Rats With Imagination? Rodents Playing VR Games Exhibit Signs That They Could Imagine Things Too

Nov 03, 2023

The study found through VR games and exposure that rats may have a specific type of imagination linked to route planning. Read to learn more.

Astronauts Bound For Mars Could Be Induced to Torpor-Like State Through Ultrasound Signals, Study on Rodents Suggests

May 25, 2023

Scientists need to further understand the causes and consequences of inducing a torpor-like state on humans before proceeding with it. Read to learn more.

New York City Rats Get Infected With Coronavirus, Showing That They Could Be Carriers of COVID Variants

Mar 10, 2023

Given the susceptibility of rat populations to getting infected with and carrying COVID-19, it is important to monitor rats continuously and watch for new strains that may threaten human life. Read to learn more.

Human Brain Organoids Integrated Into Rats to Repair Injuries in Their Visual Processing Systems

Feb 03, 2023

Researchers said that brain organoids, which are clumps of lab-grown neurons, may integrate with rat brains and respond to visual stimuli. Read the article to learn more details.

Rats Exclusively Prefer Alcohol Over Social Interaction Even When They Need To Exert More Effort To Obtain It, Study Reveals

Jan 03, 2023

A new study used rats to see how they would behave when given a choice between alcohol and social interaction to mimic real-world scenarios of substance use disorders. Read the article to learn more.

Rats Can Move Their Heads to Musical Beats Too, Demonstrating It's Not Just a Human Ability

Nov 12, 2022

Researchers recorded the head movements of rats while they listen to music playing and found that they bop in time to the beat, like humans. Learn more about this discovery in this article.

Human Brain Organoids Grown in Rats to Study Neurological Diseases

Oct 13, 2022

Lab-grown human brain cells are integrated with the rats' own tissue where cells grew and formed connections. Check out this breakthrough experiment that advances the field of neuroscience.

Rats’ Ability to Learn Space by Simple Observation Investigated in New Research to Better Understand Internal GPS of Humans

Jul 15, 2022

Researchers recently examined the ability of rats to learn space through simple observation to understand internal GPS better. Read to know more.

Rats Trained to Carry Tiny Backpacks Equipped with Microphones, Enabling Search and Rescue Teams to Communicate with Earthquake Survivors

Jun 07, 2022

Rats are being trained to carry tiny backpacks containing microphones and transmitters to allow rescuers to speak to earthquake survivors. Read to learn more.

Small Quadruped Robot "SQuRo" Developed to Mimic Agility of Rats, Can Carry Objects as Heavy as Its Own Weight

Apr 25, 2022

Chinese scholars recently developed a small quadruped machine that was based on biological rats. Learn more about what "SQuRo" can do.

Native Wildlife Defend Their Territory From Invasive Species Documented in New Study

Jul 26, 2021

A conservation survey follows a battle between native wildlife against invasive species at the North Head Sanctuary in Sydney, Australia - and the native wildlife is winning.

Giant Cloud Rat Twice the Size of a Squirrel Discovered in the Caves of the Philippines

Apr 26, 2021

Researchers have discovered fossils of three new giant cloud rat species in a series of caves in the Philippines. These animals were twice the size of a gray squirrel that roamed the country thousands of years ago.

Can A Rat Tell When A Movie Features Rats?

Sep 24, 2020

Rats and mice have a reputation for being unsanitary, but their intelligence is a surprise to many. Just how smart are they, and why does that matter?

Need a Helping Hand? What Exactly Is The 'Bystander Effect' and Why Is it Not Just Exclusive To Humans?

Jul 08, 2020

According to new research, rats are less likely to help a trapped companion in the presence of other rats that are not helping. This means that the 'bystander effect' exhibited by humans is also present in rats.