There is nothing quite like the sound of a contented cat purring. Their unique and beautiful sound has always seemed soothing to me, dating back to when I was a little girl and I would put my ear ...

They come in a range of shapes and sizes and seem to have their own individual personalities. But one thing cats share is their ability to purr. Based on electromyography of the muscles of the larynx, ...

As I write this on my home computer, my cat, Spin, is curled on on a cushion beside the screen. He's half-asleep, but his breathing is far from silent: he's purring loudly. The purr is one of the most ...

Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats produce their iconic purr — and it may come from a unique structure in our feline friends' voice box. Some scientists have long thought that cat ...

When stress and anxiety strike, most people turn to white noise, ASMR or meditation to unwind. But what if a cat’s purr could be the secret to healing some of these issues? Can these adorable furry ...

Cats purr when they are relaxing, but the exact mechanism behind this purr has not been clarified. Meanwhile, a new paper published in the academic journal Current Biology has succeeded in elucidating ...

Have you ever wondered how cats purr? Scientists may have solved this ongoing mystery. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms behind cat purring. Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist who ...

Cats are vocal creatures: they meow, screech, and purr. From a voice production point of view, the meows and the screeches are not special. Their sound is generated in the cat's larynx or "voice box" ...

The mechanism behind cats making purring sounds has remained a mystery – until now. The felines are known to produce three different kinds of sounds – meows, screeches and purrs. While the mechanisms ...

Sound is also said to set off the best memories ahead of sight and even smell, according to the research. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Others said a cat purring, trees blowing in the wind, a ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. Domesticated cats are social animals that communicate with ...

A recent investigation led by voice scientist Christian T. Herbst from the University of Vienna, published in Current Biology, delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A ...