Tile should—and needs to—do better than the DIY-looking “Tile for Cats”
One Tile tracker sold in a plastic collar attachment is not an innovation. Enlarge / So they put a Tile tracker on a cat... now what? (credit: Tile) Did you know Tile sells Bluetooth trackers for your cat? Why don’t.....»»
What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake
The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk o.....»»
Can cats at a crime scene help find key DNA evidence?
Pets at a crime scene may be helpful in gathering key evidence but rarely are they considered for their role in human DNA transfer......»»
Apple debuts redesigned iCloud web interface for beta users with customizable tiles, more
Apple has launched a new iCloud interface on the web for beta users. This new design is far more modern and customizable, with a tile-based interface that shows information from Apple’s various iCloud apps and services. This includes Mail, Reminde.....»»
Do hypoallergenic cats even exist? Three myths dispelled about cat allergies
Cats are great companions, but for some people their company comes at a cost. Up to 1 in 5 people have an allergic response to cats, and this figure is increasing......»»
Cats distinguish between speech directed at them and humans
A small study has found that cats may change their behavior when they hear their owner's voice talking in a tone directed to them, the cats, but not when hearing the voice of a stranger or their owner's voice directed at another person. The study of.....»»
After 2018 Woolsey wildfire, LA"s mountain lions are taking more risks
Los Angeles is known for its movie stars and beaches. It's also known for being one of only two megacities in the world that supports a population of big cats. Despite being surrounded by a vast network of busy freeways and over ten million people, m.....»»
Cats on Do Not Disturb: The 11 best tweets of the week
The weekend is here, and not a moment too soon. You are probably planning a wonderful weekend full of autumnal activities. Might I suggest another thing to do? Read some tweets, my good friend. Why? Because we collected the absolute best and funniest.....»»
New laboratory to explore the quantum mysteries of nuclear materials
Replete with tunneling particles, electron wells, charmed quarks and zombie cats, quantum mechanics takes everything Sir Isaac Newton taught about physics and throws it out the window......»»
Can cats and coyotes co-exist?
As urban environments continue to encroach on natural habitats, instances of human-wildlife conflict tend to increase. While some animals avoid human contact at all costs, other species thrive in urban habitats. Coyotes, in particular, have become fr.....»»
Increasing evidence that bears are not carnivores
Bears are not cats or dogs, and feeding them like they are likely shortens their lives......»»
Why corporate America broke up with design
Every company wanted to be Apple. Then reality set in. In 2005, the future of American business was reflected in the spotless tile behind a toilet bowl. Procter & Gamble had released the Mr. Clean Magic Reach, a sleek tool with a detachable head for.....»»
Lume tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile manufacturer Marazzi has expanded its range of Lume tiles to include a new size format and vibrant new colour options. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Italian tile manufacturer Marazzi has expanded its range of Lume.....»»
Most Pets Can"t Sweat: Here"s What You Can Do for Them in a Heat Wave
Austrian veterinarian Michael Leschnik explains why high temperatures put a strain on pets. Pugs, bulldogs and Persian cats have a particularly tough time.....»»
Pet neuter surgeries fall off during pandemic, driving shelter overpopulation
Progress made over decades to control overpopulation of dogs and cats through high-volume spay-neuter surgeries is at risk thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a team of University of Florida researchers conclude in a new study......»»
Surprise! Netflix"s "The Sandman" just dropped a special bonus episode
Oh, you thought that was it for The Sandman, did you? Nope!On Friday, Netflix announced the surprise release of a special bonus episode of the Neil Gaiman adaptation, based on the stories "Calliope" and "A Dream of a Thousand Cats". Featuring two sto.....»»
Cats are eating NZ"s critically endangered bats
New research by Department of Conservation staff confirms what has long been suspected—feral and domestic cats are repeatedly hunting and eating New Zealand's native bats, or pekapeka......»»
Some scientists say cats are an ‘invasive alien species’
Cats get a lot of love on the internet, and even though dogs are considered man’s best friend, many point to their feline companion as their go-to animal. A respected scientific institute has now taken a swing at the internet’s beloved felines. A.....»»
Introduced donkeys and indigenous pumas are helping to resurrect extinct food webs in Death Valley
Around 12,000 years ago, a diversity of horses and their kin (known as equids) roamed North and South America. These animals were hunted by large, mythical-sounding, now-extinct predators, such as saber-toothed cats and dire wolves. In a geologic hea.....»»
Exploring factors that may underlie how domestic cats can live in groups
A new analysis explores relationships between domestic cats' hormone levels, gut microbiomes, and social behaviors, shedding light on how these solitary animals live in high densities. Hikari Koyasu of Azabu University in Kanagawa, Japan, and colleag.....»»
Effect of environmental contaminants on the health of pet cats
Companion animals are in close contact with human surroundings, and there is growing concern about the effects of harmful substances on the health of pet cats. This study investigated the potential health effects of organohalogen compounds (OHCs) on.....»»