Cats purr to grab their owners' attention, but it can be difficult for us to connect with our pets. A new study suggests slow blinking may be the key.

"Understanding positive ways in which cats and humans interact can enhance public understanding of cats, improve feline ...

"Why do cats blink?" might not be a question you've ever really given much thought to. After all, you probably understand why people blink – to keep our eyes nice and moist and to clear away any ...

Although this may not be bombshell news for some feline lovers, scientists have found evidence that cats love it when people give them the ol’ “slow blink.” It’s like a cat version of a smile. The ...

Scientists say this one weird trick will make a cat like you, or at least not be so repulsed by you. A new study found that cats who were greeted with “cat eye narrowing movements”—more commonly known ...

Subtle changes in blinking patterns reveal a listener's true engagement. When people concentrate on understanding speech, ...

Good news, cat lovers and childless cat ladies. While several facets of women’s health continue to remain a murky mystery, scientists are closer to answering another essential question: How to best ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Researches in the United Kingdom have found ...

Animal behaviourists have revealed the most effective way to befriend a feline: the “slow blink”. The new research suggests that humans can signal goodwill by learning how cats themselves smile — that ...

Two recent essays about dogs and cats caught my eye, and the results of these research projects are well worth considering. There is broad interest in how these very popular companion animals ...

People typically blink between 14,400 and 19,200 times per day. Blinking supports eye health, but more frequent blinking can occur with certain health conditions or injuries. Blinking is essential for ...