New York City To Use Birth Control as Humane Option in Reducing Rat Population

Medicine & Technology Apr 16, 2024

The rat problem in New York City is so out of control that a lawmaker proposes giving birth control to millions of rodents. Find out more about it in this article.

Urban Greening Boosts Rodent Population and Zoonotic Disease Risk

Mar 19, 2024

New research shows that urban greening amplifies the presence of rodents, heightening the risk of zoonotic diseases in cities. Continue reading 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.

Deceiving Mice With Scent: Is Olfactory Misinformation the Solution to Crop Infestation?

May 23, 2023

A new method was developed by scientists to reduce crop infestation by deceiving mice with scent camouflage, providing simple and more humane agricultural solution. Read the article to find out more.

Giant African Pouched Rats Can Open and Close Genitals Throughout Their Adult Life

Mar 30, 2023

The bomb detector rats can undergo astounding reproductive transformations that open and closes their genitals throughout their adult life. Read the article to learn more about them.

Monkeypox Might Have Evolved Faster Than Expected With More Than 50 Infectious Mutations Not Seen Before

Jun 26, 2022

A new study suggests that the monkeypox virus might have mutated faster than previous estimates. Read more about the findings and what it means for the future of the current monkeypox outbreak.

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.

New Strain of Coronavirus Detected in Swedish Rodent Black Voles

Jun 06, 2022

Uppsala University detected a new coronavirus circulating across a rodent species in Sweden. Read more about the novel coronavirus and what we know so far about the strain.

Monster Hamsters Accidentally Created Turning Mice Models Into Rodents That Chase, Bite, Pin Down Each Other

Jun 05, 2022

Researchers produced new hamsters seemingly behaving like monsters. Read and discover how the rodents show each other their monstrous behavior.

Can Monkeypox Virus Transmit to Pets? Experts Say Rodents Most At Risk

Jun 03, 2022

Could house pets get monkeypox? Read more about what experts say and recommended guidelines when a pet owner catches the virus.

76-Year-Old Woman Wakes Up With Horrific Facial Injuries Due to Rodent Attack; Can Rat Bites Kill You?

May 17, 2022

A 76-year-old pensioner was found drenched in blood in her hospital bed after being bitten by a rat. Learn about the dangers of rat bite and if it’s fatal.

3D Structure of Sperm Cells Shows Genetic Development of Species and How Each is Given "IDs"

May 12, 2022

A new study shows how important the final stages of sperm production are to the genetic arrangements. Learn more about the changes that are carried out during this phase, as well as its influence on the genomes of distinct species.

Chemical Messenger Dopamine Moves Mice Into 'Dreamy Stage' of Sleep, What Does It Mean for Human's Behavior?

Mar 04, 2022

In new research, chemical messenger dopamine was able to move mice into a dreamy stage of sleep. Discover how this chemical affects human mood and behavior.

Squirrels on Olympics: How These Bushy-Tailed Rodents Leap But Don't Fall

Aug 05, 2021

Squirrel experiments reveal that they know how to acquire their nuts using the right combination of speed, springiness, and "parkour motions."

Capybaras: Everyone's Favorite Dog-Sized Rodent

Feb 03, 2021

Capybaras are herbivorous mammals that are gaining popularity on the internet. But these dog-sized rodents, no matter how docile, remain in the wild.