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Heart in a box transport system
Heart Disease

A new organ transport box doubles the window for heart transplants

The ‘heart-in-a-box’ could offer as long as 9 hours to transport organs to recipients.

seven circular pieces of silver dating back to the viking age
Archaeology

Metal detector enthusiast finds Viking silver in a field

The 22-year-old archaeology student uncovered four bangles and three rings.

A male and a female Aphonopelma jacobii. Their small size can be seen when compared to the acorn cap, pine needles, and oak leaf.
Spiders

Newly discovered tarantulas may already be in danger

Aphonopelma jacobii's habitat is getting hotter and drier.

cellular shades
DIY

Ditch your old blinds for cellular shades

Swapping out your window coverings can make a big difference.

salton sea in california
Diseases

Why are people near the Salton Sea getting lung disease?

Researchers may have found a cause for asthma-like symptoms in the region. The discovery could have global implications.

A freshly-collected batch of venomous cone snails.
Medicine

Precise, lethal sea snail toxin could one day lead to better medicines

‘Cone snails are just really good chemists.’

Two images displaying possible kilonova
Black Holes

Scientists want your help finding black holes with your phone

Black Hole Finder tasks you with scanning images for elusive 'kilonovas.'

a python with a wide open mouth swallows a white rat whole
Wildlife

How pythons can eat such giant meals

Scientists have learned how their hearts stand up to the stress of mass digestion.

Anatomically accurate sculpture of a dodo
Evolution

The dodo was faster and smarter than you think

Scientists seek justice for this extinct, unfairly maligned bird.

a spider traps a glowing firefly in its web
Spiders

Spiders may be hacking firefly signals to trap dinner

Orb-weaving spiders appear to manipulate the flashes of fireflies to lure more into their webs.

Culicidae.
Diseases

West Nile Virus cases are on the rise again: How to protect yourself

After 25 years, experts urge 'caution,' not 'panic.'

EMDR
Mental Health

Why EMDR trauma therapy is gaining popularity

Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable, but more studies are needed.

an SUV with a pop tent on top and a ladder in front of a mountain lake
Vehicles

Going off-roading in a DIY’ed Porsche Taycan (yes, a Porsche)

eBay motors added knobbier tires, new wheels, and a rooftop tent to create non-traditional off-road vehicles. 

Climax Foods’ vegan brie, blue cheese, and feta.
Science

Vegan cheese that tastes like cheese? These startups may have cracked the code.

Next-generation cheese makers are using precision fermentation and AI to pursue the final frontier in plant-based foods.

a gaming controller in front of a flash cart
Tech Hacks

Flash carts are the ultimate retro gaming accessory

Turn your old game console into a powerhouse.

a flower garden with a brick pathway running through the middle
DIY

How to figure out your gardening zone

The USDA's plant hardiness zone map is a good place to start.

whole family sick
Health

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school−here’s what you can do about it

Here are some ways to minimize illness transmission from school to home.

baby sloth poses for the camera on the tree
Ask Us Anything

Which animals can and can’t fart? 

Passing gas isn’t just a human condition.

A lineup of the best handheld vacuums on a white background
Appliances

The best handheld vacuums

The best handheld vacuum will help you clean up any mess quickly and efficiently; you can finally stop relying on your dog to take care of everyday spills.

hands typing on a computer with microsoft start menu open
Tech Hacks

How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu

It could be time for a change.