Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? While you might want to get rid of them, you can do it without causing them harm. Rats and mice can be inconvenient visitors but ...

A new frontline has emerged in the fight against wildlife trafficking—giant African rats trained to detect illicit animal products with remarkable accuracy. Their keen sense of smell is proving to be ...

It's this latter property that led to the discovery of the giant exoplanet Gaia-4b. It orbits a star 244 light-years away and is a super-sized gas giant with a mass 11.8 times greater than that of ...

Rats, though seemingly harmless, could be a real nightmare if they decide to settle in your garden. Not only are they experts at concealment, but they can also wreak havoc by burrowing underground ...

Washington, D.C., had the largest increase in complaints about rats during the study, rising from 1,448 complaints in 2010 to 12,209 in 2021, according to Open Data D.C.

Scientists have some good news for rats and some bad news for city dwellers. Rat populations are rising in cities including Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, reports a study released Friday ...

Some mistake them for beavers and offer a curious pat, while others flee, convinced they are giant, disease-ridden rats. Recognised by their orange front teeth and rat-like tails, the mammals ...

Rats are usually unwelcome visitors in our gardens – they are generally considered vermin and can spread potentially serious diseases, including Leptospirosis, which can lead to Weil’s disease. They ...

Two NYPD detectives allege in a bombshell lawsuit filed Saturday that they have become modern-day Serpicos, investigating police corruption at the highest levels only to be retaliated against by ...

There’s a saying that in a big city you are never more than six feet away from a rat. It’s an urban myth, but scientists are warning cities across the globe are becoming far rattier ...

In 2025, the Year of the Yin Wood Snake, Rats are poised for professional and personal growth. Strategically planning career moves, fostering financial stability, and deepening relationships are ...