Rats have been asked to do a lot in the name of science. Researchers had them complete mazes, solve puzzles, wear makeup, demonstrate empathy, and take on many other less-savory responsibilities in ...

Researchers at the University of Richmond trained rats to drive miniature cars, uncovering surprising insights into their cognitive development and emotional well-being. The study equipped rats with ...

A rat in a tiny car. University of Richmond/AFP / HO In this year’s most delightful behavioral neuroscience experience, scientists have taught rats how to drive tiny cars in exchange for pieces of ...

Traditionally, rodents don't operate motor vehicles. It's mostly a human thing. That didn't stop researchers at the University of Richmond, which made the world a better place with some truly ...

One way to kill time in New York City while waiting for a subway train is to look for rats. You can often find one or two down at track level, although I've also seen the occasional Rattus norvegicus ...

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas ...

Scientists say they successfully taught rats to drive tiny cars, which has more potential for human research than you might think. Researchers at the University of Richmond in Virginia trained lab ...