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a shepherd dog shakes water off its head on a black background
Environment

19 charming winners from the Dog Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

a yellow dog shakes excess water off of its fur
Environment

Why wet dogs shake so much

By Laura Baisas

a man in a rescue jacket sits on the snow with a dog. a helicopter is landing in the background
Environment

As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues

By Alisha McDarris

two photos: on the left a cat shelter made from campaign signs. on the right: a tabby cat in grass
DIY

How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

Moflin robot pet
Technology

Casio thinks an AI-powered furball can replace your pet

By Andrew Paul

beanie for cat
Technology

Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves

By Mack DeGeurin

Spend more time with your dog and less time cleaning up with one of the best vacuums for pet hair.
Gear

The best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024

By Heather Kuldell, Abby Ferguson, Amanda Reed

A lineup of the best handheld vacuums on a white background
Gear

The best handheld vacuums for 2024

By Carsen Joenk, Brandt Ranj

a brown dog looks up with a longing expression
Animals

Your dog can probably smell your stress

By Laura Baisas

Cat Falling
Science

How animals use physics

By Tom Siegfried / Knowable Magazine

A eufy pet camera in a pattern on a plain background.
Gear

The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors

By Amanda Reed

Beautiful cat on red background
Environment

Why do cats make biscuits?

By RJ Mackenzie

Bag filled with smuggled snakes
Animals

Chinese Customs caught man with 104 snakes in his pants

By Andrew Paul

a striped cat scratching a grey armchair
Animals

Why some cats scratch more than others

By Laura Baisas

person holding pets
Science

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

two dogs cuddle together in a bed in an animal shelter
Animals

Shelter dogs appear ‘less stressed’ when paired with a buddy

By Laura Baisas

A black dog sitting on an Orvis dog bed in a back yard
Gear

The best cooling dog beds

By Stan Horaczek

Bornean Orangutan
Science

These orangutans indulge in a spa-like skincare routine

By Popular Science Team

Cute jack russell dog terrier puppy sleeping on yellow knitted blanket. Funny small sleepy white and brown doggy. Concept of cozy home, comfort, warmth, autumn, winter.
Environment

Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more.

By Keith Wagstaff

CBD for dogs
Science

Fit for a dog? The latest science on CBD for pets

By Ula Chrobak / Knowable Magazine