# Rats Enjoy Driving Tiny Cars, Scientists Find

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/rats-enjoy-driving-tiny-cars-scientists-find/
- Published: 2024-11-23T09:45:19-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Photo credit: Kelly Lambert, University of Richmond. Article by Adrianna Nine. Yahoo!Tech – November 19, 2024. Original article: Extreme Tech. Research paper: Behavioural Brain Research. 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 the name of improving humans’ quality of life. Most of the time, rats appear to obey commands because someone is holding a tiny treat: a smear of […] Click here to view original web page at www.yahoo.com Related articles: I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life – The Conversation Scientists taught rats to drive – now they love getting behind the wheel – The Independent Rats That Drive Are Joyous! – Clean Technica