New research from a team of cognitive scientists found that cats respond to slow eye blinking, even when it's coming from a stranger.

"Why do cats blink?" might not be a question you've ever really given much thought to. After all, you probably understand why people blink – to keep our eyes nice and moist and to clear away any ...

A recent study published in the online journal Scientific Reports found that cats will appear friendlier and more approachable to humans who use slow-blinking, eye-narrowing facial expressions ...

"This study is the first to experimentally investigate the role of slow blinking in cat-human communication," McComb said. "And it is something you can try yourself with your own cat at home or ...

A fascinating study published in Scientific Reports in 2020 suggests there's a surprisingly simple way to talk with them.

A 2020 study in Scientific Reports reveals that slow-blinking is a feline form of communication, akin to a human smile. Researchers discovered that cats are more likely to reciprocate slow blinks ...

Tabby cat offering healing slow blinks and purrs wins internet This calming video shows a beautiful tabby cat sitting outdoors, enveloped in natural light.

Anecdotes suggest that cats slow blink at humans to show love, and that humans can blink at cats to win them over. A study examined whether this is true.

A recent study published in the online journal Scientific Reports found that cats will appear friendlier and more approachable to humans who use slow-blinking, eye-narrowing facial expressions ...