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  1. Why do cats purr? - New Scientist

    But why do they purr after a stressful event? A 2001 study published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America showed that domestic cats and some species of big cats, …

  2. Scientists have only just figured out how cats purr

    Oct 3, 2023 · Scientists have struggled to understand how cats produce a low-pitched rumbling sound when they purr, but a new study sheds some light on the mystery. The type of sound an …

  3. Matt Hambly - New Scientist

    Matt Hambly is New Scientist's audience editor. He has a degree in journalism from UCCA Epsom and was previously digital editor at GQ Middle East. During his time at New Scientist Matt has ...

  4. Hungry cats trick owners with baby cry mimicry - New Scientist

    Jul 13, 2009 · The louder this high-frequency element, the more urgent and less pleasant the purr was rated. Cats may be exploiting “innate tendencies in humans to respond to cry-like sounds …

  5. What is catnip? | New Scientist

    There’s something about the smell of catnip that drives cats crazy. The plant it comes from, Nepeta cataria , is a herbaceous member of the mint family, native to Europe, Asia and the …

  6. Science questions - New Scientist

    Question Why do cats purr? Question How fast does Earth spin? Question Why do bees make honey? Question Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Question Why do beavers build …

  7. Cats news, articles and features | Page 2 | New Scientist

    Question Why do cats purr? Video Why do cats love catnip? Science with Sam explains Video

  8. What is a tuatara? | New Scientist

    Tuataras are dragon-like creatures measuring up to 80 centimetres in length. They are the last surviving member of an ancient lineage of animals that originated in the Triassic era, some 250 ...

  9. Purr fact - New Scientist

    Sep 6, 2017 · Purr fact Do cats that are looked after by people who are deaf meow and purr less than cats looked after by people with hearing?

  10. Science with Sam: Why do cats go crazy for catnip?

    May 18, 2021 · Maybe this explains why cats often bat around and play with mice, just as they do with a toy mouse stuffed with catnip. Does your cat go nuts for Nepeta cataria? Let us know in …