Why sugar-free gum gives you gas
Scientists have found that Clostridia bacteria in the gut digest the sorbitol in sugar-free gum, so anything that disrupts these bacteria can lead to gas.
Scientists reveal what happens in the brain when you daydream
The authors of a study suggest that daydreaming could have an important role to play in learning and memory.
Scientists test brain cholesterol link to Alzheimer's-like damage
A drug that reduces cholesterol levels in brain cells may reduce neurodegeneration caused by Alzheimer's-associated proteins.
Putin's military has a rat problem
"The Russian trench rat/mice issue is a fairly serious one," OSINTtechnical, an X (formerly known as Twitter) account said.
Tough tiny mice found living on frozen volcano, stunning scientists
The mice were originally believed to have been brought to the volcanoes by the Incas.
Internet issues warning as mouse filmed snuggling with kittens
"If the mouse has it in the house you can be 100 percent the cat either had it or has it," commented one user.
Was new COVID vaccine booster tested on only 8 mice? What we know
Some medical experts have expressed more hesitancy on new COVID boosters based not on safety but efficacy due to clinical trials not conducted on humans.
Shock as couple napping in Paris park joined by rodent: "New fear unlocked"
The viral video has sparked debate on social media, with some users writing the rodent is adorable, while another posted that it was their worst fear.
Horror as woman discovers source of odd noises in kitchen: "I feel sick"
Ceylan Etem told Newsweek she has not been back to the house since the unsettling encounter
Swarms of mice descend on Australian farms again
Mice have begun to amass in rural Australia, with fears that the swarms may get as bad as the 2020-21 plague.
Mouse discovered living inside curtains in unsettling video: "Move out"
One viewer of the footage wrote: "I'd call pest control to deal with that instantly and live in a hotel until the house is safe to sleep in."
Scientists artificially raise mouse heartbeats: What study means for us
Anxiety can be created by the body, a recent study in mice has suggested. But how might these intriguing results be applicable to humans?
Scientists create mice with two fathers and no mother: "revolutionary"
Researchers turned male body cells into egg cells with two X chromosomes, which were then fertilized with another male mouse's sperm.
Weird drop in human body temperatures may have an explanation
Scientists have found a link between variations in gut microbiome and body temperature regulation in sepsis patients.
Mouse plague causes flood of snakes looking for sex
The thousands of mice descending upon New South Wales isn't bad news for everyone—the region's snake population is thriving.
Man discovers bizarre mouse noise was his most played song on Spotify
Euan told Newsweek he wasn't "totally shocked" to see it on his Spotify Unwrapped—and it brings back unpleasant memories.
Woman Delights Internet Making Lavish Cheese Board For Mouse Living in Wall
Bella prepared a miniature plate with a variety of cheeses, crackers, honey, pomegranate chocolate, walnuts and pear paste.
Cats Struggling To Catch a Mouse Dubbed Real Life 'Tom and Jerry' in Video
Cleopatra and her litter of kittens can be seen seemingly letting the mouse run wild, prompting joy from internet users.
How Scientists Successfully Reversed Alzheimer's in Mice
The scientists experimented with augmenting the growth of brain cells, which decline in number as people age.
Prehistoric Farmers Were Bugged By Insects, Mice, Study Says
Stone Age farmers in southern France were fighting mice and insects feasting on their supplies 4,000 years ago, a new study has revealed.
'They're Everywhere': Mice Plague Hits Queensland Region of Australia
The North Burnett region of Australia has seen a dramatic increase in the rodents who are seemingly "not afraid at all."
Killing Excess Lab Animals Could One Day Be Considered a Crime in Germany
Huge numbers of "excess" animals, which are never used in experiments, are killed in the process of breeding creatures for medical research.
Watch Snake Carry Frog and Mice on Its Back in Floodwater
Videos posted to TikTok show a bizarre group of animals working together to avoid the flood
Woman Sets up Mini Dining Set and 'Mouse Cam' in Kitchen Drawer in Clip
"I really just want to get footage of the mouse eating an avocado at the little table and chair. Is that too much to ask?" the TikToker commented.
Scientists Genetically Edit Mice To Have Female Only Litters
Normally in laboratory research and farming, offspring of the unrequired sex are killed after birth.
Giant Two-Headed Snake Swallows Two Mice Whole at Same Time in Video
The snakes, named Ben and Jerry by their owners, have two separate brains but share all their internal organs.
Farmer Criticized for Burning Rodents Alive in Viral TikTok
The video has sparked intense debate online, with many viewers calling the actions "cruel" and "heartless."
Flock of 100 Birds Found Dead After Ingesting Poison Bait
"Seeing the dead bodies and picking them up was just truly heartbreaking," said Kelly Lacey, a bird coordinator who had been caring for the flock.
Australian 'Mouse Plague' Causes Family to Lose Their Home in Fire
The fire destroyed all of the family's possessions—and left them with "dead, burnt mice" in its wake.
New Study Shows That Some Mammals Can Breathe Through Their Butts
The study, which focused on rats, mice, and pigs, gives researchers hope that the technique might be applied to humans experiencing respiratory failure.