Scientists have long thought that mechanical considerations drove the animals to passively gnaw on hard materials, says study ...

A new study found that primeval rodents, which were estimated to be the size of bison, were closer to modern-day ponies. By Jack Tamisiea Modern rodents range in size from pygmy mice weighing less ...

Rodents are commonly regarded as pests, typically in the form of rats scavenging in rubbish bins or mice seeking refuge in ...

The bone density of astronauts -- of both the human and rodent variety -- decreases in space. Researchers report that changes to the gut microbiomes of space travelers might be associated with this ...

While it might sound like a cute gift to buy for your pet mouse, a new set of virtual reality goggles have a much more serious purpose. The inventors say they should help advance research into ...

Turns out these giant rat relatives do give a crap about your fancy-shmancy suburban enclave. Capybaras have invaded an affluent gated community — chewing up flower beds, bullying beloved pets and ...