One study found that rats emitted ultrasonic vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory stimulation, i.e., tickling. The results of this controversial research were published in ...

In neuroscientist Kelly Lambert's lab at the University of Richmond, rats hop into cars, rev their engines and skid across the floor of an arena.... These scientists taught rats to drive tiny cars.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rats were taught to drive tiny cars by University of Richmond researchers (Ryan M Kelly/AFP via Getty Images) It’s easy to assume ...

How’s your 2024 Bingo card looking so far? Does it have “rats find joy in driving” on it? Because the scientists who taught rats how to drive are back, and their latest research suggests rats enjoy ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - Lab rats at a college in Virginia are helping researchers better understand human behavior. Surprisingly, neuroscientists say humans and rodents share many ...

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 ...