Cats
Larry the cat, chief mouser of Downing Street, outlasts sixth UK prime minister as Starmer resigns
Larry’s tenure began after multiple rat sightings on the steps of 10 Downing Street in early 2011, causing a "pro-cat faction" within Downing Street to lobby for an expert to be brought in.
Exit, pursued by a… cat? Feline friend steals show at production of Romeo and Juliet in Turkey
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place
Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help
With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?
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
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.
