A newly discovered pulsar, PSR J0311+1402, located approximately 2,600 light-years away, exhibits an unusually long rotation period of 41 seconds, bridging a gap between typical pulsars and ...

The latest short science news items from C&EN. Mitch Jacoby Mitch took a liking to the physical and analytical sides of chemistry as an undergrad at Cleveland State University and stayed with it at ...

A new study about cat-human communication has provided scientific evidence of what many cat lovers already suspected: “Slow-blinking” may help people bond with their feline companions. “Our results ...

If you're not a fan of snakes, look away now. Experts have captured slow–motion footage of a viper sinking its fans into prey – and it's not for the faint hearted. The video reveals how venomous ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...