"Transmitted down the leash": Anxious owners, anxious dogs
(HealthDay)—Dog obedience trainer Cindy Leung has a very anxious client who loves a very anxious breed, the Shetland Sheepdog......»»
How a brazen passcode thief used stolen iPhones to rob $2 million
A convicted thief has revealed how he would trick owners into giving him their iPhone passcode — and then how he could steal their life savings.Once a thief has your iPhone passcode, they can lock you out of your own phoneFollowing Apple's launch o.....»»
Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests
Once an iconic native bird ubiquitous to the Irish landscape, Europe's largest wading bird, the curlew, is now threatened with extinction and disappearing from the Irish countryside. Over the last 40 years, the number of breeding curlew has decreased.....»»
Scientists discover novel way to attack the trypanosome parasite through its ribosome
Trypanosome is a single-celled parasite that takes an extensive human and economic toll due to its involvement in causing sleeping sickness in humans and a similar disease in cattle. The parasite, found mainly in rural areas of Africa, is transmitted.....»»
The best last-minute gifts for Nintendo Switch owners
Not sure what to buy for the gamer in your life? If they own a Nintendo Switch, here are some games and accessories they'll love......»»
The best last-minute gifts for PS5 owners on games and more
Struggling to find a gift for the gamer in your life? You can't go wrong with a new PS5 game or accessory. Here are some options currently on sale......»»
Saturday Citations: Dogs (woolly) and cats (athletic). Plus: Amino acid precursors on Enceladus, beer goggles on Earth
This week, scientists reported on drinking beer, Saturnian expulsions, an ancient North American dog breed, and cats playing dogs' favorite game, fetch......»»
New analysis confirms precolonial lineage of extinct Indigenous woolly dog
Dogs have been in the Americas for more than 10,000 years. They were already domesticated when they came from Eurasia with the first people to reach North America. In the coastal parts of present-day Washington state and southwestern British Columbia.....»»
Six out of ten aquaculture workers are worried that their job is affecting their health, finds survey
The 1,283 workers in the aquaculture sector who have responded to a recent HSE survey are not anxious without good reason. In all, 62% have experienced "near misses" in the last two years. However, there is another threat that is making them even mor.....»»
Diets that limit ingredients, not allergens, found to improve GI issues in dogs
Restricting the number of ingredients in the diet lessens signs of disease in dogs with persistent gastrointestinal diseases, a study by researchers in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has found......»»
Researchers, Coast Salish people analyze 160-year-old Indigenous dog pelt
Researchers from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog that was a fixture of Indigenous Coast Salish communities in the Pacific.....»»
Cats playing fetch: Research investigates how the game unfolds
Cats tend to dictate games of fetch with their owners and most cats who play fetch learned to do so without explicit training, according to a survey of 924 cat owners published in Scientific Reports. The findings also highlight the variety of objects.....»»
New study reveals characteristics that are shared among a group of uniquely gifted dogs
All dog owners think that their pups are special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are even more special. They have a talent for learning hundreds of names of dog toys. Due to the extreme rarity of this phenomenon, until recently, very.....»»
The shape of dogs" heads affects their sleep, according to study
Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. In the U.S. and in Hungary, the French bulldog is currently the most common breed. However, their popularity comes at a high cost in terms of health: Shortened skulls are associated with deteriora.....»»
Best gifts for Apple fans and iPhone, iPad and Mac owners
Looking for a great gift for the Apple lover in your life? We've picked out great ideas covering all budgets, even if it's tight......»»
All AirTag owners need to know about this little accessory
Amazon has a great deal on AirTag Wallet Holders which will help keep your items safer and more stylish looking. Here's why you need them......»»
GTA 6 PC Release Date: What You Need to Know
The GTA 6 release date for Xbox and PlayStation is confirmed for 2025, but not for PC. And if history repeats itself, PC owners might be in for a long wait. Rockstar finally confirmed the elephant in the room. Grand Theft Auto VI is official and the.....»»
Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
Headlines have been circulating about a "mystery" canine respiratory illness. How novel is this, and what should dog owners know? Penn Today spoke with Deborah Silverstein, professor of emergency and critical care at the School of Veterinary Medicine.....»»
Novel viral treatment found to be effective against devastating bone cancer in dogs
Researchers from the University of Minnesota partnered with Mayo Clinic to conduct a groundbreaking study that could offer hope for dogs, and potentially humans, diagnosed with osteosarcoma— a devastating bone cancer predominantly affecting childre.....»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
If humans disappeared, what would happen to our dogs?
For many of us, dogs are our best friends. But have you wondered what would happen to your dog if we suddenly disappeared? Can domestic dogs make do without people?.....»»