Cats
Ancient DNA upends long-held story of cat domestication
New DNA studies show domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread later than believed, while ancient China lived alongside a different wild feline long before housecats arrived.
Eight nights, nine lives: How to celebrate Hanukkah with your cats
Turkish man to pay ex-wife ‘cat support’ as felines caught in divorce crossfire
Israeli scientists discover feline herpes can be treated with human coldsore medication
Earliest known domestic cat remains in America found in 466-year-old Spanish shipwreck near Florida
Sailors shared supplies with cats, suggesting they were part of the crew.
Pelvis bite marks on Roman skeleton reveal gladiator battles with big cats
The skeleton found in York suggests that gladiatorial combats with wild animals extended into Roman provinces.
Purim Shpiel: Israel Katz revealed to be three cats in a trench coat
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
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."
