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Sniffing dogs join the fight against invasive spotted lanternflies

The next phase in the fight against invasive spotted lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula) in the United States might just involve man’s best friend. New research from Cornell University found that trained dogs were better than humans at detecting the lanternfly eggs that spend the winter in some landscapes, particularly forested areas. The findings are detailed in […]

Lifestyle & Culture

26 Gifts For Dogs, Cats, And Their Humans

This holiday season, we’ve found the gifts that feel great to get and even better to give. Shop Well-Received, our collection of editor-approved holiday gift guides, here. The best holiday gift for your loved one with a pet is something relating to their pet. You likely already figured this out, as having a pet is […]

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Why do wet dogs shake themselves dry? Neuroscience has an answer

Experiments with mice have revealed the neuroscience of why dogs shake their wet fur.Credit: Nat NT/Getty When a dog shakes water off its fur, the action is not just a random flurry of movements — nor a deliberate effort to drench anyone standing nearby. This instinctive reflex is shared by many furry mammals including mice, […]

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Why wet dogs shake so much

After getting wet, many hairy mammals–particularly dogs–shake off the excess water from their fur. Scientists are now getting closer to understanding the neural mechanism behind the “wet dog shakes.” Using lab mice, a team of researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School found that the behavior is triggered when particular mechanoreceptors […]

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Chile launches vaccine that neuters dogs for a year

A dog is temporarily sterilized with a vaccine described by its Chilean creators as the first of its kind. Chile has launched a vaccine described as the first of its kind that sterilizes dogs for a year and is expected to be sold in several dozen countries. The injection prevents sexual behavior and reproduction, offering […]

Sports

Answering the NFL’s biggest questions ahead of Week 6: Are Bengals cooked? Ranking NFC North, and dogs barking

The NFL delivered for us yet again in Week 5. The Baltimore Ravens outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals in a shootout of epic proportions, the Arizona Cardinals upset the 49ers in San Francisco while Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears dropped 36 points on the Carolina Panthers. Last week, I highlighted the underrated Denver Broncos defense, […]