Every month of Matter is unique, but a typical box includes 2-6 items covering a range of scientific areas. Every item also includes a research card.

We currently ship globally via USPS or UPS

Most subscribers will never get a repeat item. Each Matter box is unique, packed with scientific stuff you haven't seen before.

Occasionally we revisit a particularly amazing item, but we'll only repeat an item if it's been at least 3 years.

New shipping schedule: A free Starter Box will be added to new subscriptions to ship asap. Your first subscription box will ship either at the end of the current month (if you ordered by the 20th) or next month (if you ordered after the 20th).

You can always add a discounted past box to ship immediately while you wait for your next subscription box.

You'll receive a tracking number via email as soon as each box ships.

Most months contain 5 unique items, and have historically ranged from 2–8 items.

Some items are simply more valuable than others, so rather than promising a specific number of items, we curate each box with a total value of $50-$75 so that you get your money's worth every time.

Yes, we do! We're all about spreading the love for science, and we understand that schools and teachers (and students) have tight budgets. That's why we offer special educational discounts to help bring our Matter boxes into your classrooms or learning programs.

These boxes are perfect for sparking students' curiosity and complementing your science curriculum.

Apply for educational discounts here, or send us a purchase order from your school. Let's make science exciting and accessible for your learners!

If Matter isn't quite what you expected, or just doesn't work out, connect with our team so we can make it right.

Discounts aren't just for new subscribers! Active subscribers can apply discounts to every box. To find the discount code box for a subscription from your main profile page:

1. Go to the Manage Subscriptions page, and click on the subscription. 
2. Click Edit.
3. Discount Code box should be available in the order summary.
4. If there's no Discount Code box, there may already be another discount applied to the subscription. Check the Discount(s) line item at the end of the subscription order summary. If you want to replace a discount with a better discount, hit the little trash can to remove it, and a Discount Code box should be available.

Applying a discount will apply to the next renewal of your current subscription. So if you apply a discount today and charge it, and then apply another discount and charge it, it will be like prepaying your next 2 renewals and these paid boxes will be scheduled out in your current subscription according to your shipping schedule (monthly or quarterly).

If your lab or company produces a scientific item, or if our organizations' missions align, we would love to explore collaboration. Whether you're a burgeoning start-up or an established industry leader, we're open to a range of partnerships that drive science forward.

Past collaborations have included sponsorships, sourcing custom items, and even curating themed boxes.

Absolutely! Matter boxes are a fantastic way to spark curiosity and add a bit of science fun to your workplace. Whether it's for a team-building activity, a unique reward, or just to give your office a cool science vibe, we've got you covered.

We'll make sure they're packed with intriguing items that'll get everyone talking. Plus, it's a great way to mix up the usual office routine with some brain-tingling science.

Just let us know how many you need, and we'll handle the rest!

Absolutely! Honoring our educators is so important to us.

Our educational discount is 15% off every order. Get your unique discount code at here.

You may disable the auto-renewal on your multi-month subscription commitment at any time from your account dashboard here. Please note that your cancellation will take effect at the end of your current subscription term. You will still receive any prepaid boxes.

If you would like to end your subscription commitment early, please contact our team.

1. Log in to stemcell.eco. If you signed up through Cratejoy or Uncommon Goods, you'll need to log in there.
2. Go to your account page by clicking the person icon in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
3. Click 'Manage Subscriptions'
4. Click the 'Manage subscription' button next to the subscription you'd like to update.
5. Click 'Update' in the payment section to modify payment details.
6. Click 'Edit' to change your shipping address, frequency, or to apply a discount code toward your next renewal (only one discount can be applied per renewal).