Mount Everest guides have allegedly been secretly lacing tourists’ food to trigger costly helicopter rescues as part of a $20 million insurance scam, according to a new investigation. Police in Nepal ...

In Nepal, helicopter rescue on high altitude is, by any measure, a genuine lifesaving operation. At high altitude, where oxygen thins and weather changes without warning, the ability to airlift a ...

Getting DNA into a living cell sounds simple, until you remember the cell’s outer membrane acts like a guarded wall. DNA strands carry a negative charge, and they do not cross that wall easily. So for ...

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People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and ...

Fire your Nerf Blaster from a switch, allowing you to shoot from around the corner or even from another room. This project is one of ten from the book "This Book Isn't Safe," featuring simple projects ...

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For people with Parkinson’s, stroke survivors and older adults, the constant fear of falling lingers with every step they take — cutting into their quality of life and affecting their independence.

Multiple eruptions from the Sun will create possible displays of Northern Lights in the U.S. this week, with lasting impacts heading into the weekend. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) is ...