I taught rats to drive a car, and it may help us lead happier lives

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- Researchers have trained rats to drive tiny cars in order to study their cognitive and emotional abilities, as well as their problem-solving skills.
- The ability to drive a car requires the rats to learn new behaviors, navigate obstacles, and control their movements, which provides insights into their cognitive flexibility and decision-making processes.
- Studying how rats respond to the challenges of driving could help researchers better understand the relationship between environmental enrichment, mental health, and overall well-being in both humans and animals.

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