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We now know how cats purr—why they purr is still up for debate (arstechnica.com)
submitted 11 months ago by ono@lemmy.ca to c/science@beehaw.org
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[–] ono@lemmy.ca 17 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

One larynx also underwent standard histological analysis, while another was CT scanned.

Also known as a computed axial tomography scan, or CAT scan. :)

[–] Senex@reddthat.com 4 points 11 months ago

Someone CAT scanned a cat! Hahaha!