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OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Scientists figure out how the brain forms emotional connections

Rats exhibit human-like emotional responses, indicating complex emotional models associated with fear and learning.
#new-york-city
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

This garbage and rats walking tour explores the gross-and engrossing-history of NYC

Rats and garbage are integral to New York City’s history, with tours exploring their significance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC's most rat-infested subway stops are both based in one neighborhood - but some riders not surprised: 'You'll see one'

NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

This garbage and rats walking tour explores the gross-and engrossing-history of NYC

Rats and garbage are integral to New York City’s history, with tours exploring their significance.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC's most rat-infested subway stops are both based in one neighborhood - but some riders not surprised: 'You'll see one'

more#new-york-city
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're not a third world country, we're England': anger rises as Birmingham's bin strike takes toll on locals

Suhail Sadiq expresses his frustration about the surge in car repairs due to rat damage, attributing it to overflowing bins on streets caused by the council strike.
London politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

How rat watching can yield benefits for people - Harvard Gazette

"We are really mapping the social life of rats by capturing the details of their every movement. We see how they interact with each other, and we see the same forms of engagement over and over again."
OMG science
#public-health
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Does San Francisco Need to Appoint a 'Rat Czar'?

San Francisco's rat problem is escalating, prompting city actions like deploying 'rat birth control' to reduce their numbers.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Does San Francisco Need to Appoint a 'Rat Czar'?

San Francisco's rat problem is escalating, prompting city actions like deploying 'rat birth control' to reduce their numbers.
more#public-health
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My pet rat is dying. I can't stop thinking about all the things he taught me | Joseph Earp

Rats can provide companionship and emotional support, challenging societal perceptions of them.
Wine
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Turns Out Rats Can Conduct Blind Wine Testings

Rats can distinguish between different varieties of wine, showcasing their advanced sense of smell.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

Queens woman fined $600 over rat reports

Esther D'Alia, 91, expressed her frustration after receiving two $300 summonses for rats living in a city tree's roots, despite seeking help.
Brooklyn
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