The US Is About to Drown in a Sea of Kittens
Cats are most fertile during the summer months, but in recent years “kitten season” has been starting earlier and lasting longer. The trend is bad news for shelters and wildlife alike......»»
US verges on vaccination tipping point, faces thousands of needless deaths: FDA
Top regulatory officials call for clinicians to speak up and drown out misinformation. Enlarge / A child with measles. (credit: Greene, Charles Lyman) The US may be heading to a "dangerous vaccination tipping point," wit.....»»
Saturday Citations: Adorable kittens, violent pulsars, brand-new fusion reactor and a proposed giant cosmic void
This week in our wrap up, we lull you into a false sense of security with adorable lion cubs then ambush you with terrifying pulsars. We do this not out of a sense of malice but to prepare your mind for the possibility of a giant cosmic void. Also, J.....»»
Everyone Was Wrong About Why Cats Purr
Cats purr when they’re happy and kittens purr so their mothers can find them. But it turns out purring may be more like a snore than a smile......»»
This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might......»»
After studying more than 1,500 coastal ecosystems, researchers say they will drown if we let the world warm above 2C
Much of the world's natural coastline is protected by living habitats, most notably mangroves in warmer waters and tidal marshes closer to the poles. These ecosystems support fisheries and wildlife, absorb the impact of crashing waves and clean up po.....»»
Low oceanic oxygen: "It"s hard to imagine, but a fish can drown"
It's the perfect fuel for storms: warm ocean water, at least 80° Fahrenheit. Without it, powerful storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Ian would never have formed......»»
Puppy yoga? Goat meditation? An expert explores what these activities might mean for the cute creatures
Puppies! Goats! Kittens! A quick online search suggests you can take a yoga class with just about any cute animal you like......»»
Google Bard can now speak, but can it drown out ChatGPT?
Google has granted its Bard chatbot the power of speech. Will it be enough to overcome ChatGPT, or will Bard struggle to take the artificial intelligence crown?.....»»
Australian shelters, pounds kill 50,000 healthy cats and kittens a year: Research suggests there"s a way to prevent it
Stray cats are a longstanding problem in Australian towns and cities. Common complaints about roaming cats include nuisance (fighting and urinating), disease risks to humans and other animals, and predation of native wildlife. The huge numbers of cat.....»»
How fisheries threaten seals and sea lions in South America
Seals, sea lions, and fur seals are at risk from interactions with fisheries and aquaculture, as they can become entangled in nets or cages, and drown. In a study published in Mammal Review, investigators analyzed research from the last 25 years on o.....»»
Dog puppies spontaneously match human actions, while kittens and wolf pups don"t
According to a new study published in Scientific Reports puppies—but not kittens and wolf pups—tend to spontaneously imitate human actions, even when they are not rewarded with food (or toys). The researchers of the Department of Ethology at Eöt.....»»
How to tell if your cats are playing or fighting—and whether it’s a problem
Reciprocity is the key. And occasional squabbles don't mean your cats hate each other. Enlarge / Kittens engage more frequently in reciprocal wrestling ("play-fighting") compared to adult cats, a new study found. (credit: Getty I.....»»
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2023: Sony, Apple, and more
Drown out the sound of babies, jet engines, and the outside world with these fantastic noise-canceling headphones -- our picks cover a variety of choices!.....»»
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2023
Drown out the sound of babies, jet engines, and the outside world with these fantastic noise-canceling headphones -- our picks cover a variety of choices!.....»»
Depressing video shows what will happen to Earth if all the ice melts
Climate change isn’t going anywhere. Despite all the pushes and attempts to find solutions to climate change, no amount of space bubbles can save us from the slowly melting ice shelves that threaten to one day drown our coastlines. To truly stop ou.....»»
Why you should train your cat, and how to do it
The pandemic fueled a rise in first-time pet owners and people adopting puppies and kittens. While even inexperienced owners expect a new puppy will need some training, people rarely think the same applies to kittens......»»
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2022
Drown out the sound of babies, jet engines, and the outside world with these fantastic noise-canceling headphones......»»
Netflix continues foray into iOS gaming with ‘Exploding Kittens’ app and series
Netflix has been continuing to expand into the gaming sphere for a while. Announced today, the streaming giant and card game Exploding Kittens are collaborating on a mobile game and animated TV series. Exploding Kittens – The Game is “an exclusi.....»»
"Love hormone" oxytocin turns fierce lions into kittens
Here kitty kitty........»»
Exploding Kittens gives away mini house for $1 and unveils Hand-to-Hand Wombat
Exploding Kittens has raised more than $400,000 from 7,000 people for its zany new tabletop game called Hand-to-Hand Wombat. Exploding Kittens has raised more than $400,000 from 7,000 people for its zany new tabletop game called Hand-to-Hand Womb.....»»