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By PopSci Staff Jun 26, 2019

Science

The weirdest things we learned this week: Two sleeps are better than one

Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts.

By Sara Chodosh May 31, 2019

Animals

The naked mole rat’s furry cousin also feels no pain

Immunity to discomfort seems to run in the family.

By Rachel Feltman Dec 20, 2018

Animals

9 jaw-dropping facts about naked mole rats to celebrate the bloody ascent of their new queen

Long may she reign.

By Gina Mantica/The Conversation Oct 18, 2018

Animals

The secret to being a great naked mole-rat mom is in their poop

Worker rodents routinely eat their queens feces to gain additional nutrients—and parenting skills.

By Amal Ahmed Jan 31, 2018

Animals

Google wants to use naked mole rats to conquer death

They're ugly as sin, but they could help us live longer.

Nov 6, 2017

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By Kendra Pierre-Louis Apr 20, 2017

Animals

Warning: Do NOT get into a breath-holding contest with a naked mole rat

They can basically survive without oxygen

By Clay Dillow Jul 5, 2011

Science

Pain-Proof, Cancer-Proof Naked Mole Rat Gets Its Genome Sequenced as Researchers Search for Cure to Everything

The naked mole rat isn’t a particularly handsome devil, but there’s more to life than being pretty–like living ten times...

By Clay Dillow Dec 1, 2009

Science

Hideous Naked Mole Rat Strikes Again, This Time With Clues for Surviving Stroke

A few weeks ago we wrote about the naked mole rat, a repugnant little subterranean creature possessing a unique immunity...

By Stuart Fox Oct 27, 2009

Science

Hideous Rodent May Provide Cure For Cancer

The naked mole rat is immune to cancer. At last, scientists have figured out why