A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair strands ...
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Cat Owners Wanted for Science: Help Crack the Genetic Code of Felines
Life with cats is full of mysteries. Why do they suddenly sprint down the hallway at 3 AM? Why do some love cuddles while ...
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These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that
Over time, you've come to accept these unique characteristics of the various cats that share your life here on Earth. But ...
Some Cats 'Thrive' As Therapy Animals, Study Reveals
While dogs have long been the first choice when it comes to service animals, it turns out that cats may actually enjoy ...
Scientists Found the Remarkably Preserved Corpse of a 35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cat
The remains of a young saber-toothed cat were discovered near the Badyarikha River in Yakutia. Remarkably, the corpse ...
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Why Do Cats Purr? The Science Behind the Sound
But have you ever wondered why cats purr and what’s actually happening when they do? It turns out that purring is much more than just a sign of contentment. Scientists believe it serves several ...
Darwin’s Cats Invites Cat Lovers to Help Decode Feline DNA with a New Breakthrough in Genetics Research
Join the movement to solve the mysteries of cat genetics with the first fur-based DNA sequencing method for pets ...
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Mutated bird flu found in two cats, raising new concerns
Mutated H5N1 Bird Flu Found in Cats: Scientists have identified a genetic mutation in two infected cats that is linked to increased infectiousness and disease severity. Mutation Similar to One Found ...
Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Create Schrödinger-Cat State With Record-Long Lifetime
USTC researchers created a long-lived Schrödinger-cat state, boosting quantum metrology and precision measurements. Their ...