Rats Driving Cars: A Lesson in Joy and Anticipation
Thursday, 2026/01/08107 words2 minutes1443 reads
Scientists taught rats to drive small cars. They made the cars from plastic boxes. The rats learned to steer the cars to get treats. Rats in fun cages learned faster than rats in plain cages. This shows that good homes help rats learn better.
The scientists found something surprising. The rats seemed happy to drive! They jumped into the cars quickly. This made the scientists think about how animals feel joy.
Now, the team is studying how waiting for good things affects rats. They found that rats who wait for treats might be more positive. This research could help us understand how good experiences change animal brains.
