CLEAN : 'Kind of magical': US scientists train rats to drive small cars, study benefits to brain

The video features Kelly Lambert, a professor of behavioral neuroscience, discussing an experiment involving raccoons. The experiment explores effort-based rewards and navigation skills by training raccoons to drive a small car to receive a treat. The video highlights the setup, training process, and the scientific significance of the experiment, emphasizing the importance of enriching experiences and the potential parallels to human behavior.

What are the neurochemicals involved in the mating behavior of raccoons?

How do raccoons navigate in their environment according to the study?

What was the main goal of the experiment involving raccoons and driving?

Describe the significance of effort-based rewards in the context of the study.

What challenges did the researchers face in designing the car for the raccoons?

How did the researchers feel about the success of the raccoons in the experiment?

What does the phrase 'it's almost like seeing pigs fly' imply about the experiment?