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Scientists Teach Rats to Drive Tiny Cars for Science and Content

Published: July 28, 2026

Researchers reported rodents navigating miniature vehicles, a study equal parts neuroscience and something you forward to your group chat. What do you think?

“If rats can drive, why can't my nephew parallel park?”

“Issue them licenses. Collect the fees.”

“Don't give them keys. That's how empires fall.”