Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?
"Did death cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize?" asks the New York Times: When the iconic physicist died on March 14, 2018, data was already in hand that could confirm an ominous and far-reaching prediction he had made more than four decades befo.....»»
Dying plant cells warn healthy cells to save themselves from disease
The "deathbed rally," the "last hurrah"—it's not unheard of for living things to mysteriously perk up in the moments before death. It turns out that plants do it too, at least at the cellular level......»»
Prisons should improve transparency in death investigations to improve prison safety, report finds
The UK Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) must improve transparency when investigating prisoner deaths, according to a new report and policy brief by prison safety experts at the University of Nottingham......»»
Turkey"s deadly quake renews alarm for Istanbul
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed tens of thousands across Turkey's southeast has reignited fears of an even more catastrophic death toll if a long-feared one hits Istanbul......»»
Blood stem cells shown to be susceptible to ferroptosis, a type of cell death
The body is constantly replenishing the blood with new red and white blood cells thanks to a small but important group of cells called hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Now, researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT Harvard, Boston Children's Hospital.....»»
Keanu Reeves takes on the High Table in final trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4
"The only way John Wick will ever have freedom and peace is in death." Keanu Reeves is back to take on the High Table in John Wick: Chapter 4. When we last saw Keanu Reeves' John Wick, he was battered, bloodied, betrayed, and vowing.....»»
Why being declared dead when you’re alive still occurs
Death is a process, not an event, and some steps appear to be reversible. Enlarge / This photo taken on March 30, 2018, shows a Thai teenager trying out a traditional coffin at the Kid Mai Death Awareness Cafe, an exhibition spac.....»»
Was Pablo Neruda poisoned? Study shows covert assassination a possibility in Chilean poet-politician"s mysterious death
Evolutionary geneticists and forensic experts who have spent years analyzing the remains of Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda have added important new information to the case regarding a possible covert assassination......»»
What to consider before watching videos of police brutality
When officials released the video of Tyre Nichols' death at the hands of five Memphis police officers in late January, a warning was attached advising of its graphic content......»»
Children of the Corn trailer is a reimagining of the Stephen King horror story
The violence, blood, and cornfields return in the trailer for a reimagining of Children of the Corn, which hits theaters in March......»»
The Boogeyman might prove Stephen King movies are better if they’re based on his short stories
The upcoming adaptation The Boogeyman shows that Stephen King's short stories usually make for better source material for great movies than his epic novels......»»
A tool to prevent deaths due to female underrepresentation in clinical trials
Women are often underrepresented in cardiac clinical trials—yet they are at least at equally high risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, and at higher risk of developing drug-induced heart complications compared to men. Clinical trials of med.....»»
Turkey-Syria earthquake: Why it is so difficult to get rescue and relief to where it is most needed
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6 has climbed above 21,000 in four days, exceeding the World Health Organization's estimate of 20,000. But it continues to rise by the hour as more grim discoveries are made.....»»
The era of globalization isn"t over, new study argues
Reports of globalization's death are premature, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo, the University of British Columbia and the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai......»»
How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Body camera and surveillance footage depicting the Jan. 7, 2023, fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was key in raising national awareness and prompting protests for police reform. It may now play a crucial part in any prosecution of those accused in his d.....»»
Two-beam ultrafast laser scribing of ultrafine graphene patterns
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014 was awarded for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy. Inspired by this work, scientists at Institute of Photonic Chips (IPC), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) have develop.....»»
iPhone 15 Ultra rumors, our in-depth HomePod review, and favorite Apple devices
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcase, forget the iPhone 15 Ultra, forget the HomePod, it's time for host Stephen Robles to explain that tidy desk of his.Alongside unnatural tidiness, Stephen has been testing out the new HomePod and spec.....»»
Hogwarts Legacy: how to open eye chests
These chests will prevent you from looting whatever goodies they're hiding if they spot you. Here's a simple way to trick these chests and get their prize......»»
Major earthquake devastates areas of southern Turkey and northern Syria
The early death toll is 1,600 people, but this number will grow. Enlarge / Map of major earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey on Monday. (credit: US Geological Survey) A major earthquake and a series of strong aftershock.....»»
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 23: official (Update)
At least 23 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior government official said Saturday night......»»
Famed LA mountain lion"s death shines light on tribal talks
The life of Los Angeles' most famous mountain lion followed a path known only to the biggest of Hollywood stars: Discovered on-camera in 2012, the cougar adopted a stage name and enjoyed a decade of celebrity status before his tragic death late last.....»»