Why do cats purr? There can be little doubt that a purring cat is one of the most relaxing noises known to man. Like white noise, a cat’s purr is naturally soothing and can make anybody smile. But why ...

On the not-so-infrequent nights when I’m plagued by insomnia, no combination of melatonin, weighted blankets, and white noise will do. Just one cure for my affliction exists: my cat Calvin, lying atop ...

A purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is happy, relaxed, and calm (although they can also do it when they’re stressed). One thing you ...

Your cat’s purr may be more than a sound, often linked to calm, bonding, and everyday emotional connection between you and ...

I rolled out of bed later than I intended to this morning. I blame the cats. Our youngest cat, a diminutive calico named Margarita, sprung onto the bed as soon as she heard me start to stir. She ...

Dr. Judy Krings has written on an interesting topic: relationship resilience. We normally think of resilience as an individual function, reflecting a person's ability to weather adversity and even ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I rolled out of bed later than I intended to ...

It's easy to assume that cats purr because they're happy. After all, when your kitty contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she's obviously one happy feline.

There's plenty of things to love about cats, and purring is definitely one of them. Cat owners can always tell when their pet is happy from their low, contented hums. But do any other animals purr?

I rolled out of bed later than I intended to this morning. I blame the cats. Our youngest cat, a diminutive calico named Margarita, sprung onto the bed as soon as she heard me start to stir. She ...