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Catnip and Silvervine: What Makes Cats Roll?
Research on catnip and silvervine reveals individual differences, chemical responses and a surprising role for rubbing against leaves.
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Science & SpaceAncient DNA Reveals an Arctic Life for the American Cheetah
Ancient DNA and isotope research place Miracinonyx near the puma lineage and suggest fish on the menu in…
MusicMeow the Jewels: When Cat Sounds Became Hip-Hop Material
Run the Jewels turned a feline remix premise into a full album. The project offers an unusual way…
LifestyleFood Puzzles for Cats: Enrichment Without Turning Dinner Into an Exam
Food puzzles can add variety to a cat's day, but difficulty is not the goal. Start with easy…
Internet CultureBongo Cat: How a Simple Drawing Became Something People Could Play
Bongo Cat grew from a drawing and a musical remix into a playable website. Its appeal lies in…
Science & SpaceGary and Shaggy: The Cats Behind a Rare Genetic Discovery
Two feline siblings helped researchers document Marfan syndrome in cats and connect clinical findings with a change in…
Science & SpaceWhy a Cat’s Tongue Feels Like Sandpaper and Works Like a Brush
The tiny spines on a cat's tongue do more than feel rough. Research reveals hollow tips that carry…
Books & ReadingMillions of Cats: The Picture Book That Turns More Into a Problem
Wanda Gág's 1928 picture book begins with a wish for one cat and grows into a fable about…
Film & TVJonesy in Alien: The Ordinary Cat Inside an Extraordinary Nightmare
Jonesy gives Alien a familiar living presence amid its industrial nightmare. The ginger cat helps shape suspense, companionship…
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