Researchers Find Rats Can 'Imagine' and Recall Places in Virtual Reality Studies

Recent virtual reality studies have revealed that rodents, like humans, have the ability to 'imagine' and recall places they have previously visited. Researchers used a brain-computer interface to demonstrate that rats can 'think' about locations and actions, suggesting that they possess the capacity for imagination. The findings indicate that rats can mentally project themselves to new locations, expanding our understanding of their cognitive abilities.