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10 Emergency Medical Procedures That Can Be Done on the Fly

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10 Emergency Medical Procedures That Can Be Done on the Fly

A person falls to the ground, unconscious, clutching his heart. A diner begins choking on a piece of steak, her face slowly turning blue. In such emergencies, many of us would know what to do: Perform CPR on the man, and the Heimlich maneuver on the woman. But what if you were bit by a venomous snake? Or shot? Read more >>

'If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares


A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes — even ones that aren't there. What did they find out? Read more >>

Finding Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals


About 11 percent of Airbnb guests have found a hidden camera in their rented home, finds one survey. How do you check for one? Read more >>

'There Are No Art Movements Today,' Says Art Expert


You may be familiar with past art movements like impressionism or cubism. Why aren't there any today? Read more >>

How to Clean Your Dryer Vent


There were nearly 14,000 fires involving dryers in the U.S. from 2014-2018. Might be a good idea to clean your dryer. Read more >>

Can U.S. Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Students?

With the first COVID-19 vaccine now authorized for U.S. adolescents ages 12 and up, a big question looms: Will students be required to get the vaccine before returning to their classrooms in the fall? Read more >>

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