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Cats are often seen as independent animals, but scientific research suggests they are highly sensitive to human emotions. Changes in mood, stress, and emotional stability can shape their daily ...

But falling cats – they seem to manage [it].” That feline talent of twisting round in mid-air isn’t just a neat survival ...

Calling all cat people: This one’s for you. Despite humans’ long history of welcoming felines into their homes and delis, research on cats lags far behind research on dogs. Now, scientists behind the ...

Artificial selection has led to the skulls of pugs and Persian cats evolving to be more similar to each other than to the rest of their own species. You may have heard that couples who stay together ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined here in studio by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, ...

For as standard a part of cat ownership as it is, scientists don't really know all that much about cats' purrs. But a new study reveals a lot more about this odd cat habit, and it turns out there's ...

What’s less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger – and the risk of a ...