Rats : Science World Report

Jul 08, 2015 11:10 AM EDT

Is Junk Food Messing With Your Brain?

Sure, we all have our vices. And for many of us, junk food is one of them. Yet scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered just why we love to overeat when we're scarfing down our favorite greasy meals.

Jun 29, 2015 07:06 AM EDT

Rats Dream About Their Future, Like Humans

Do rats dream? They apparently do. When rats rest, their brains simulate journeys to a desired future, such as a tasty treat, according to new research.

Jun 24, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

Rodents Evolve to Nightmarish Proportions on Islands

Researchers have analyzed size data for rodents worldwide and have found that rodents are 17 times more likely to evolve to nightmarish proportions on islands than elsewhere.

May 12, 2015 10:45 AM EDT

Lifeguard Rats Will Save Another Rat from Drowning

Rats may be more compassionate toward their fellows than you might have thought. Scientists have discovered that a rat will stick out a paw for another rat to hold onto if it's drowning. Not only that, but this is especially true for rats that have previously had a near-drowning experience.

Mar 02, 2015 11:31 PM EST

New York City Rats May Be Carrying Plague-Ridden Fleas

New findings published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reveal that since the1920s, rats in New York City were found to carry a flea species that's actually capable of transmitting plague pathogens.

Oct 14, 2014 12:30 PM EDT

The Rats of New York City Carry More Diseases Than Expected

New York City is known for its rats. They can be found in subways, skirting trash bags and skirting building corners. Now, though, scientists have taken a closer look at these rats and have identified bacterial pathogens that these rats may be carrying.