Pets

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an orange cat with green eyes with its tongue out

Why do some cats have orange fur? New hue clues in an old mystery. Why do some cats have orange fur? New hue clues in an old mystery.

By Clarissa Brincat

a close up of the eyes of an older dog. it has black fur with touches of grey

Is my dog ‘old’? Vets finally have the answers Is my dog ‘old’? Vets finally have the answers

By Laura Baisas

Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests

By Lauren Leffer

dog kissing human licking face

Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection. Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection.

By Lauren Leffer

a siberian husky sits in the snow. it has piercing blue eyes and its ears are perked up

Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests

By Laura Baisas

a shepherd dog shakes water off its head on a black background

19 charming winners from the Dog Photography Awards 19 charming winners from the Dog Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

a yellow dog shakes excess water off of its fur

Why wet dogs shake so much Why wet dogs shake so much

By Laura Baisas

a man in a rescue jacket sits on the snow with a dog. a helicopter is landing in the background

As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues

By Alisha McDarris

two photos: on the left a cat shelter made from campaign signs. on the right: a tabby cat in grass

DIY

How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

Moflin robot pet

Casio thinks an AI-powered furball can replace your pet Casio thinks an AI-powered furball can replace your pet

Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves

By Mack DeGeurin

Spend more time with your dog and less time cleaning up with one of the best vacuums for pet hair.

Gear

The best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024 The best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024

By Heather Kuldell, Abby Ferguson, Amanda Reed

A lineup of the best handheld vacuums on a white background

Gear

The best handheld vacuums for 2024 The best handheld vacuums for 2024

By Carsen Joenk, Brandt Ranj

a brown dog looks up with a longing expression

Your dog can probably smell your stress Your dog can probably smell your stress

By Laura Baisas

How animals use physics How animals use physics

By Tom Siegfried / Knowable Magazine

A eufy pet camera in a pattern on a plain background.

Gear

The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors

Beautiful cat on red background

Why do cats make biscuits? Why do cats make biscuits?

By RJ Mackenzie

Bag filled with smuggled snakes

Chinese Customs caught man with 104 snakes in his pants Chinese Customs caught man with 104 snakes in his pants

a striped cat scratching a grey armchair

Why some cats scratch more than others Why some cats scratch more than others

By Laura Baisas

person holding pets

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark