A team at Yamaguchi University in Japan has identified a mechanical property of the feline spine that helps explain how cats can rotate midair to land on their feet. Their peer-reviewed study, ...

Researchers used high-speed cameras and motion tracking to show the air-righting reflex relies on spine flexion, front and rear body rotation, and tail adjustments that conserve zero angular momentum ...

This well-known ‘air-righting reflex’ has fascinated both pet owners and scientists for centuries. But how can cats twist their bodies in midair and not violate the laws of physics? A recent study by ...

The new findings could have applications from improving vet treatments to even helping develop remarkable bio-inspired robots ...

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the ...

A cat falls, spins quickly in the air, and lands safely on its paws. To us, it looks like a small miracle. For cats, it’s a vital survival reflex. This ...

埃尔温·薛定谔（Erwin Schrödinger）用猫构想了量子力学中最著名的思想实验；天文学家埃德温·哈勃（Edwin Hubble）工作时，他的猫“尼古拉斯·哥白尼”（Nicolas Copernicus）总会惬意地趴在他的草稿纸上；在 ...

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...