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Worshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them? And what can science tell us about our most mysterious companions?

Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?

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It's tough to tell how a cat is feeling just by watching its facial expressions. Can science be used to detect more subtle facial changes that reveal cats' emotions?

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Using a training method called "operant conditioning," or clicker training, this traveling troupe of cats have learned an impressive array of tricks.

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Worshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them? And what can science tell us about our most mysterious companions? (Premiered February 19, 2020)

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Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?

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Are Cats More Expressive Than We Think?

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What Are Animals Saying?

The Fierce But Forgotten Sandcat Makes a Comeback After 10 Years

Study finds kittens bond with their human caregivers like babies do

Cat tongues are covered in hundreds of body-cooling, moisture-wicking quill pens