Just don’t try to scare your cat, Jones said. “Fear isn’t funny for the one that’s receiving it.” This story is part of Popular Science’s Ask Us Anything series, where we answer your ...

Cats are no strangers to weird anatomical features. They have an odd little pocket on the sides of their ears that belongs to “Henry” for some reason, and big flappy pouches that hang off ...

Several mummified cat remains and deities like the Egyptian goddess Bastet suggest that the furry felines and humans lived alongside each other in the region. However, the exact circumstances ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A sand cat from the Greensboro Science Center is one step away from winning a nationwide photo competition. The adorable Layla has made it to the third and final round ...

A study published in PLOS One on April 2, 2025, reports the detection of 19 types of microplastic particles in the placentas and fetuses of pregnant cats in the early stages of pregnancy. The study ...

Paws with Claws, a new student organization dedicated to advocating for homeless and feral cats on the University of Dayton campus, has helped nine cats find homes. The group, which became an official ...

For instance, why does my cat only care for whole wheat bread while ignoring white bread? Hopefully, the pursuit of science will give us some real answers to real questions. Like why an internet ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant ..

Raising a furry companion like a cat or dog can bring you the same psychological benefits as getting married or earning an extra £70,000 a year, researchers at Kent University have found.