In a new study Indiana University researchers observed episodic memory in rats to a degree never documented before, ...

Rat eye boggling: discover how evolutionary dental maintenance (tooth grinding) turned into a social signal for relaxation.

Rats do not simply drift through vague, sleepy fog. Their brains light up with detailed replays of the day, from sprinting ...

An introduced black rat scratches through leaf litter, looking for food. Nearby, a native water rat watches on, its beady eyes shining. The native rat pounces out from the shadows, sending the invader ...

WASHINGTON — Rat infestation in many world cities appears to be soaring, especially in Washington, and a new study blames warming temperatures, urbanization and other human actions. A ...

The city’s “rat czar” says trash containerization is having an impact on the rodent population. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at the success of the city’s efforts to ...

Residents document accelerating rat infestations across Treasure Valley. Official rat control efforts are slowed by Idaho statute, jurisdictional hurdles. Experts urge vigilance, preparedness to ward ...