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Cats are fickle animals. It is often difficult to know whether they love us or hate us. Purring is one of the very few signs we can confidently take to be a clear indication of affection or at least ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Like many cat owners, I always assumed that my cat, CATFIRM, purred because she was happy. Her rhythmic vibrations during nap time or belly rubs were comforting sounds I took for granted. But one ...