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Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover
Boston Dynamics may have relocated the bipedal Atlas to a nice farm upstate, but the company continues to let everyone know its four-legged...
No machine can beat a dog’s bomb-detecting sniffer
This story was first published on June 3, 2013. It covered the most up-to-date technology in bomb detection at the time, with a focus on...
Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop
Among domestic cats, feline obesity is the most frequent nutritional disorder veterinarians in the United States see. Defined as a body...
This robot dog learned a new trick—balancing like a cat
We’ve seen how a quadruped robot dog can dribble a ball, climb walls, run on sand, and open doors with its “paws.” The latest test...
Humans might just love French bulldogs because they remind them of babies
Earlier this year, the French bulldog replaced the Labrador retriever as the most popular pet dog in the United States. Flat-faced or...
Invasive snails are chomping through Florida, and no one can stop them
Under towering palms and tangled mangroves, coil-shelled creatures slowly crawl across damp leaves and mossy rocks. As these invasive...
Can animals give birth to twins?
This article is republished from The Conversation. Ask any parent—welcoming a new baby to the family is exciting, but it comes with a lot...
New tool for finding lost pets is a low-tech twist on old-school tags
For people whose pets are sneaky little escape artists, there are a number of ways to use modern technology to find out where their...
Dogs and wolves remember where you hide their food
Dogs and wolves are well known for their incredible sense of smell, but some new research suggests that they do not solely rely on their...
Top 10 tips for driving in hot weather
In hot weather conditions, it’s more important than ever for drivers to carry out basic preparation and checks to reduce the risk of...
