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Title How to make friends with a cat? Squint your eyes and blink Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet GreenMe.it Media type Web Country/Territory Italy Date 23/04/21 Description Squinting or blinking slowly can help make friends with cats. In fact, these gestures are positively interpreted by felines and correspond to the genuine smile of human beings Producer/Author Francesca Mancuso URL https://www.greenme.it/abitare/cani-gatti-e-co/come-fare-amicizia-gatto/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Tell me you love me Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Fauquier Times-Democrat Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 13/02/21 Description They speak without words, and that says a lot. Your dog tilts his head a certain way or places a paw just so, and you swear you know what he’s saying. Or maybe your cat “speaks” to you with her body language, rubbing against your leg, purring and gazing adoringly into your eyes. You just know she’s telling you she loves you. Producer/Author Amanda Gray URL https://www.fauquier.com/lifestyles/telll-me-you-love-me/article_e1619fa2-6e24-11eb-bfc9-83463f302be2.html Persons Leanne Proops Title What blinking slowly means to cats, according to science Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet ProtoThemaNews.com Media type Web Country/Territory Greece Date 5/01/21 Description Scientists confirm that slow blinks are an effective way to connect with a cat URL en.protothema.gr/what-blinking-slowly-means-to-cats-according-to-science/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Purr-fect petting: How to bond with cats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Star Malaysia Online Media type Web Country/Territory Malaysia Date 2/12/20 Description Researchers in Britain have shed some light on how to build a “rap-paw” with your cat, or even your friend or neighbour’s cat, for that matter. Instead of simply smiling, it seems that the key to feline bonding is to slow blink at a cat. URL https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2020/12/02/purr-fect-petting-how-to-bond-with-cats Persons Leanne Proops Title Study finds that slow blinking can help owners bond with their cats Media name/outlet MRCVS.co.uk Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 11/11/20 Description A study conducted by psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth has revealed for the first time that a slow blinking technique can be used as a form of positive communication between cats and humans. URL https://www.mrcvs.co.uk/en/news-story.php?id=19856 Persons Leanne Proops Title How To Get A Cat To Like You, According To Scientific Study Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet YourTango Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 6/11/20 Description According to a study from Nature journal Scientific Reports, cats are sensitive to human cues that facilitate competition between different species of the same ecological area, including cues to the emotional state. Producer/Author Megan Hatch URL https://www.yourtango.com/2020337838/how-get-cat-you-according-scientific-study Persons Leanne Proops Title Want the cat owner to like you? Try blinking slowly Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Sina Media type Web Country/Territory China Date 29/10/20 Description Scientists have discovered that squinting the eyes is the best way to establish a rapport with cats Producer/Author Wang Jiayuan URL https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/2020-10-29/doc-iiznezxr8693529.shtml Persons Leanne Proops Title This is the secret to winning the affection of your cat in 3 steps, according to psychologists Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Country Living Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 29/10/20 Description Want to strengthen the bond with your cat? A team of psychologists from the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth have discovered a clever trick to help you win the affection of your cat — and all it takes is your eyes. Producer/Author Lisa Walden URL https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/pets/a34490630/cat-affection-human-trick/ Persons Leanne Proops Title The secret to winning the affection of your cat in 3 steps has been revealed Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Yahoo! Media type Web Country/Territory India Date 29/10/20 Description Research, which was published in the Nature Journal Scientific Reports, found that narrowing your eyes is the best way to build a strong bond with your cat. In fact, when humans slowly blink and mimic what is known as the 'cat smile', it forms a positive communication between cats and humans. URL https://in.style.yahoo.com/secret-winning-affection-cat-3-080000482.html?src=rss Persons Leanne Proops Title Blink slowly if you want to bond with your cat, say researchers Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet TimesLIVE Media type Web Country/Territory South Africa Date 28/10/20 Description A research team from the universities of Sussex and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom have discovered it is possible to build rapport with your cat by using an eye narrowing technique. Producer/Author Sanet Oberholzer URL https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2020-10-28-blink-slowly-if-you-want-to-bond-with-your-cat-say-researchers/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Purr-fect petting: Study sheds light on how to bond with cats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Philippine Daily Inquirer Media type Web Country/Territory Philippines Date 17/10/20 Description Researchers at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom have studied cat-human interaction, offering some insight into how cat owners can bond with their pets. URL https://technology.inquirer.net/104845/purr-fect-petting-study-sheds-light-on-how-to-bond-with-cats Persons Leanne Proops Title Purr-fect petting: Study sheds light on how to bond with cats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Yahoo! Media type Web Country/Territory Singapore Date 16/10/20 Description Researchers in the UK have shed some light on how to build a "rap-paw" with your cat, or even your friend or neighbor's cat, for that matter. Instead of simply smiling, it seems that the key to feline bonding is to slow blink at a cat. URL https://sg.style.yahoo.com/purr-fect-petting-study-sheds-101859428.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Research: Squinting your eyes slowly can increase emotional communication with cats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet EpochTimes.com Media type Web Country/Territory China Date 13/10/20 Description An experiment by scientists verified that by squinting the eyes like a cat, the owner can better make the cat understand how friendly people are to it. URL https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/20/10/12/n12470437.htm Persons Leanne Proops Title ‘Slow-Blinking’ May Help Humans Bond With Cats, Study Says Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Hamzala.com Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 13/10/20 Description A new study about cat-human communication has provided scientific evidence of what many cat lovers already suspected: “Slow-blinking” may help people bond with their feline companions. URL https://www.hamzala.com/178696/slow-blinking-may-help-humans-bond-with-cats-study-says/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Doing the 'Cat Smile' Actually Gets Cats To Like You, Confirms Study Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Interesting Engineering Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 12/10/20 Description Psychologists from the University of Sussex and the University of Portsmouth have recently released a study regarding the relationship between humans and cats. According to the study, humans can positively communicate with cats as long as they "slow blink". Producer/Author Irmak Bayrakdar URL https://interestingengineering.com/doing-the-cat-smile-actually-gets-cats-to-like-you-confirms-study?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=article&utm_content=12102020 Persons Leanne Proops Title New study finds humans can communicate with cats by blinking slowly Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet KZTV-TV Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 12/10/20 Description A recent study found that it’s possible to build rapport with your cat by using an eye narrowing technique with them, which generates a cat smile, also known as a “slow blink.” Producer/Author Sarah Dewberry URL https://www.kztv10.com/news/national/new-study-finds-humans-can-communicate-with-cats-by-blinking-slowly Persons Leanne Proops Title New study finds humans can communicate with cats by blinking slowly Media name/outlet Todays TMJ4 Country/Territory United States Date 12/10/20 Description 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, which psychologists at the Universities of Portsmouth and Sussex referred to as a "cat smile." Producer/Author Sarah Dewberry URL https://www.tmj4.com/news/national/new-study-finds-humans-can-communicate-with-cats-by-blinking-slowly Persons Leanne Proops Title Researchers prove that the trick that cats like is "blink slowly" Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Gigazine Media type Web Country/Territory Japan Date 9/10/20 Description A team at the University of Portsmouth and the University of Sussex have demonstrated that the act of "blinking slowly" has the effect of making friends with the cats they meet for the first time. URL https://gigazine.net/news/20201009-slow-blinks-communicate-cat/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Study Finds Slow Blinking Is Key To Befriending Cats Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Lad Bible Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description A new study has found you can win over your feline friends by narrowing your eyes or slow blinking at them Producer/Author Claire Reid URL https://www.ladbible.com/news/animals-study-finds-slow-blinking-is-key-to-befriending-cats-20201008 Persons Leanne Proops Title How to make friends with cats, according to science Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet New York Post Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 8/10/20 Description Research suggests that humans can signal goodwill by learning how cats themselves smile - that is, when a cat narrows its eyes and shuts them, holding them closed for a few brief moments. The move is a show of accord, both between cats and with their human companions. Producer/Author Hannah Sparks URL https://nypost.com/2020/10/08/how-to-make-friends-with-a-cat-according-to-science/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Narrow your eyes and blink in slow-motion to befriend your cat, scientists find Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Independent Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description According to research cats are one of several animals that respond to the so-called Duchenne smile, which is defined as a natural smile that sees people raise the corners of their mouth and create crow’s feet around the eyes. Producer/Author Olivia Petter URL https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/cats-befriend-narrow-eyes-slow-motion-b881945.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Narrow your eyes and 'cat smile' if you want more feline affection Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Telegraph Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Narrowing your eyes is the best way to win the affection of cats, scientists have discovered URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/08/narrow-eyes-cat-smile-want-feline-affection/ Persons Leanne Proops Title How to get your cat to like you: Smile like them, study says. Here’s how to do it Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Charlotte Observer Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 8/10/20 Description Researchers might have found a way to strengthen you and your cat’s bond. All you have to do is squint your eyes, proceed with a “slow blink.” Producer/Author Katie Camero URL https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/world/article246318635.html#storylink=rss Persons Leanne Proops Title Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat – new psychology study Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Mirage News Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 8/10/20 Description ‘The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication’, published online in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, has shown for the first time that it is possible to build rapport with a cat by using an eye narrowing technique with them. URL https://www.miragenews.com/feline-friendly-how-to-build-rap-paw-with-your-cat-new-psychology-study/ Persons Leanne Proops Title BBC Somerset Coverage Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet BBC Somerset Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Radio coverage of research co-supervised by Dr Leanne Proops which finds evidence that narrowing your eyes at a cat builds a rapport with them Producer/Author BBC URL tiny.cc/4sbzsz Persons Leanne Proops Title How to get your cat to like you: Smile like them, study says. Here's how to do it Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Daily Magazine Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 8/10/20 Description The "eye narrowing" technique isn't particularly new, but it's the first time it's been tested in a controlled experiment, according to the researchers, who say the eye play may be a form of "positive emotional communication between cats and humans." URL www.dailymagazine.news/how-to-get-your-cat-to-like-you-smile-like-them-study-says-here-s-how-to-do-it-nid-1326167.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Here's how to build a better bond with your cat - according to scientists Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Ellon Times Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Scientists have discovered that narrowing your eyes is the best way to build a rapport with cats. Producer/Author Steve Deeks URL https://www.ellontimes.co.uk/read-this/heres-how-build-better-bond-your-cat-according-scientists-2997070 Persons Leanne Proops Title Experts reveal how to have a ‘conversation’ with your cat Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet News Cabal Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Scientists have discovered narrowing your eyes is the best way to build a rapport with cats. URL https://www.newscabal.co.uk/experts-reveal-how-to-have-a-conversation-with-your-cat/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Cats can communicate with you via eye movement, research suggests Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet UsaTodayPost.com Media type Web Country/Territory Turkey Date 8/10/20 Description A team of psychologists has found a way to communicate positive emotions with cats using eye movement. The researchers from the Portsmouth and Sussex universities in the U.K. found that narrowing eyes at a cat in a movement they described as a “slow blink,” followed by a prolonged eye narrowing or closure is like smiling for cats. URL https://usatodaypost.com/cats-can-communicate-with-you-via-eye-movement-research-suggests/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Want to make friends with a cat? Blink slowly, say scientists Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Science Focus Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Cats are more likely to approach an outstretched hand after a slow blink, a study has found Producer/Author Sara Rigby URL https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/want-to-make-friends-with-a-cat-blink-slowly-say-scientists/ Persons Leanne Proops Title BBC Sussex Coverage Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet BBC Sussex Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Radio coverage of research co-supervised by Leanne Proops, which finds evidence that narrowing your eyes at a cat builds a rapport with them URL tiny.cc/7lczsz Persons Leanne Proops Title Your Cat Will Like You, If You Slowly Blink At It: Study Says It's Like Smiling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet India Times Media type Web Country/Territory India Date 8/10/20 Description A new study reveals that cats show affection too, it’s just their way of showing that is a little different, and one of the ways to make them like you depends on how you blink your eyes in front of them. Producer/Author Monit Khanna URL https://www.indiatimes.com/technology/science-and-future/cat-human-behaviour-study-524705.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Narrowing your eyes can help build a bond with your cat, 'exciting' University of Portsmouth study suggests Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Researchers have found that a technique mimics what is known as a cat smile – referred to as a ‘slow blink’ – appears to make the human more attractive to the cat. Producer/Author Steve Deeks URL https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/education/narrowing-your-eyes-can-help-build-bond-your-cat-exciting-university-portsmouth-study-suggests-2996469 Persons Leanne Proops Title If you want your cat to love you, slow-blink at it Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Mail Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/10/20 Description Scientists have discovered a sure-fire way to win a feline over, and it centres around partially closing your eyes. The subtle movement of a 'slow blink' is the cat equivalent of a human smile and allows a rapport to build up between human and animal Producer/Author Joe Pinkstone URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8815681/Feline-friendly-Slow-blinking-cat-moggy-version-SMILING.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Narrowing your eyes can help build a bond with your cat, study suggests Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet News Chain Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/10/20 Description Scientists have discovered narrowing your eyes is the best way to build a rapport with cats. In a study, researchers found that the technique mimics what is known as a cat smile, referred to as a ‘slow blink,’ and it appears to make the human more attractive to the cat. URL https://www.newschain.uk/news/narrowing-your-eyes-can-help-build-bond-your-cat-study-suggests-38338 Persons Leanne Proops Title Feline friendly: Slow-blinking at a cat is their version of smiling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Big World Tale Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/10/20 Description The subtle movement of a ‘slow blink’ is the cat equivalent of a human smile and allows a rapport to build up between human and animal, scientists say URL https://bigworldtale.com/science/feline-friendly-slow-blinking-at-a-cat-is-their-version-of-smiling/ Persons Leanne Proops Title Make friends with your cat by narrowing your eyes and slow blinks, scientists suggest Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The i Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/10/20 Description Researchers have shown for the first time that eye narrowing helps people build a rapport with cats – seeming to have a similar effect on them as smiling does on humans. Producer/Author Tom Bawden URL https://inews.co.uk/news/science/make-friends-cats-explained-narrowing-eyes-sussex-university-680454 Persons Leanne Proops Title Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Phys.org Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 7/10/20 Description A study "The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat-human communication," published online in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, has shown for the first time that it is possible to build rapport with a cat by using an eye narrowing technique with them URL https://phys.org/news/2020-10-feline-friendly-rap-paw-cat.html Persons Leanne Proops Title Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat - new psychology study Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Newswise Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 7/10/20 Description A team of psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth have purr-fected the art of building a bond with cats. URL https://www.newswise.com/articles/feline-friendly-how-to-build-rap-paw-with-your-cat-new-psychology-study Persons Leanne Proops
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Title How to Become a Cat Whisperer! (It’s the Slow Blink Technique) Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Jewel92.com Media type Web Country/Territory Canada Date 17/10/20 Description If you want to bond with your cat, slow-blink at it. The subtle movement of a ‘slow blink’ is the cat equivalent of a human smile and allows a rapport to build up between human and animal, scientists say. Producer/Author Bob Murray URL https://jewel92.com/2020/10/17/how-to-become-a-cat-whisperer-its-the-slow-blink-technique/ Persons Leanne Proops Title You Can Communicate With Your Cat By Blinking At Them Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Pretty 52 Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Research by scientists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth claims cats respond to what is known as the 'Duchenne Smile' Producer/Author Lucy Devine URL https://www.tyla.com/news/news-how-to-communicate-with-your-cat-blinking-eyes-narrow-study-20201008 Persons Leanne Proops