Cats
Blessing or a curse? Israelis divided on Jewish state’s abundance of felines - study
While cats are beloved pets by many, 77% of those interviewed agreed that cat numbers needed to be reduced.
Earliest known domestic cat remains in America found in 466-year-old Spanish shipwreck near Florida
Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats
Purim Shpiel: Israel Katz revealed to be three cats in a trench coat
New study reveals domestic cats arrived in China via the Silk Road around 600 CE
Domestic cats quickly gained popularity among China's elite, considered luxury pets at royal courts.
Suspected mass poisoning of cats in Tel Aviv, surrounding cities
The bodies of six cats were also discovered in Kiryat Ono.
Like cats and dogs, when we listen intently we prick up our ears, study finds
Although modern humans cannot move their ears around in the same way that dogs, cats, and horses do, the findings suggest that humans involuntarily tense their ear muscles when listening intently.
Blink, but slowly: Study reveals the secret to better communication with your cat
Scientists confirmed that when a person narrows their eyes and blinks slowly, cats become more receptive and are more likely to approach them.
Scientists put 'Schrödinger's cat' on a chip: New study demonstrates maturity of quantum computing
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) achieved a milestone in quantum computing by demonstrating Schrödinger's famous thought experiment using an antimony atom.
Literal copycats: Felines use facial mimicry to bond, study finds
New research using AI reveals cats mirror each other's facial expressions during friendly interactions, suggesting they're more social than previously thought.
Shanghai Museum's 'Meowseum Nights' lets visitors bring their cats to the Bastet temple exhibit
"About five or six cats got loose every night during 'Meowseum Nights', but none made it far before they were caught."
Tiniest known cat fossil unearthed at 300,000-year-old site in east China
The ancient kitten was so small that it could comfortably fit in the palm of one's hand and was much smaller than the modern leopard cat.
Cat food contaminated with bird flu found in the US
Authorities and Northwest Naturals have strongly advised consumers who purchased the recalled product to discard it immediately.
What makes some cats ginger? Scientists finally have an answer
These breakthroughs were reported in two separate studies submitted for publication in scientific journals.
Cat lovers rejoice: Moscow archaeologists discover 17th century tiles depicting a cat with a crown
Both "cat" tiles have already been restored and are now being prepared for transfer.
