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Myth Busted: Dogs Smarter Than Cats

A new study set to put an end to the intelligent-pet debate has claimed that their friendly character has helped dogs to develop bigger brains than cats. It was often thought the feline pet was smarter than its canine counterpart because it needed less attention but researchers at the Oxford University have discovered that cat’s brains are smaller as they …

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Healthy Kitten

While cats are naturally healthy animals, there are some illnesses, such as Cat Influenza and infectious Enteritis, against which the only protection is to have the kitten immunized by a Vet. This is best done as soon as kitten leaves its mother, for both these ailments cause much suffering and often the loss of the pet’s life. All cats are …

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Unisex Cat Names

Unisex Cat Names

Unisex Cat Names for your newborn kittens, unisex options for male or female kittens, cat names that are neither feminine nor masculine, in alphabetical order to make it easier to choose a letter orientation that fits. Choosing your cat name represents your feline, typically to others in your house because cats are more resistant than dogs to responding to a …

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Blind people to ‘see’ through their smartphone, tablet

Blind people to 'see' through their smartphone, tablet

Scientists are developing new adaptive mobile technology that could enable blind people to ‘see’ through their smartphone or tablet. Specialists in computer vision and machine learning based at the University of Lincoln, UK, funded by a Google Faculty Research Award, are aiming to embed a smart vision system in mobile devices to help people with sight problems navigate unfamiliar indoor environments. …

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Why scratching an itch is so rewarding!

Areas of the brain involved in motor control and reward processing light up more in chronic itch patients when they scratch, according to a new study which may explain why scratching evokes a pleasurable sensation. Researchers in the Department of Dermatology and Temple Itch Center at Temple University School of Medicine (TUSM) used advanced functional magnetic resonance imaging to look …

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Air pollution may damage brain

Air pollution may damage brain

Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to loss of white matter in the brain, a research has found. White matter in the brain is made of axon cells, which enable the nerves to communicate. In a new study, older women who lived in places with higher air pollution had significantly reduced white matter in the brain. “Investigating the impact …

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Microsoft’s drones to catch mosquitoes and help stop epidemics

Microsoft's drones to catch mosquitoes and help stop epidemics

Microsoft researchers are developing autonomous drones that collect mosquitoes to look for early signs that potentially harmful viruses are spreading, with the goal of preventing disease outbreaks in humans. Project Premonition, launched by American tech company Microsoft, is developing a system that aims to detect infectious disease outbreaks before they become widespread. Project Premonition could eventually allow health officials to …

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