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Featured in rodents

By Feb 25, 2021
Science

Like humans, naked mole-rats have regional accents

They speak the Queen’s English, so to speak.
By Jan 29, 2021
DIY

How to get rid of mice

Protect your house from vermin.
By May 27, 2020
Animals

New Zealand’s bold rat-control campaign sees its first wave of successes

A nationwide offensive seeks to save the country’s unique bird life. Now, one area is down to its last few...
By Oct 11, 2019
Science

Super rodents, atomic math, and Marilyn Monroe: everything you need to know about moles

The latest installment of PopSci's Experimentals video series.
By 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 Apr 24, 2019
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Rats love climate change

Warmer winters allow rats to breed into the previously too-cold months.
By Dec 11, 2017
Environment

If we shrink national monuments, science will suffer

Badass crocodile bones are at risk.
By Nov 2, 2017
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Autumn isn’t cold enough to kill bugs anymore—find out what pests will persist in your region

Pumpkin spice and mosquito bites.
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Elusive, unusually large tree-dwelling rodent discovered in the Solomon Islands

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By Aug 14, 2017
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Yes, you can still get the bubonic plague. Here’s what to look out for.

It's less terrifying than you might think.