Cats

AI is shedding new light on the 12,000-year conversation between cats and their humans, suggesting that house cats wield a far richer vocabulary than once thought

Your orange cat may host a never-before-seen genetic pathway for color pigmentation, according to new studies

The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations

A physicist weighs in on the fluid feline meme

A genetic mutation makes some cats’ tail curl over their back, giving them something akin to an accent when they communicate with other kitties

Not all cats are hydrophobic

It turns out there’s little good evidence that pets benefit our physical or mental health

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

The summer “kitten season” is starting earlier and lasting longer, which is bad news for both animal shelters and wildlife

Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep

Feline experts weigh in on clingy cats’ supposed “fear of missing out”

In 2023 we learned that cats really are choosing to ignore humans and that—despite dogs getting all the glory when it comes to retrieving prowess—cats want to play fetch, too