Scabby, a giant inflatable rat used by organized labor, stands at a union action outside a Petco on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in New York. For decades, inflatable rates like Scabby have been looming ...

John B. Calhoun's mice had unlimited food, no predators and space to spare. Their population still collapsed into castes and died out — here's what it proves.

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of dogs hunting rats that could upset some readers. The sound of a rat screaming in the jaws of a terrier is the same sound that a stuffed ...

Finding out you have a rat infestation often comes down to tiny pieces of evidence: gnaw marks, nests, scratches, and, yes, poop. Besides being gross, rat poop can easily spread diseases like ...

A Gambian rat who was training to be a landmine detector arrived at the San Diego Zoo a few weeks ago. She's better suited to her new role as a rat ambassador. Now, though, we turn to rats. And let's ...