The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener
Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting......»»
Landslides and law: Cyclone Gabrielle raises serious questions about where we"ve been allowed to build
Given the death toll, it's important we consider the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle sensitively. But we must also begin looking into the history of land-use and planning decisions in areas worst hit by landslides......»»
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......»»
Researchers develop greener alternative to fossil fuels by producing hydrogen from water and light
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry have engineered silicon nanowires that can convert sunlight into electricity by splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen gas, a greener alternative to fossil fuels.....»»
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......»»
Government support, new technology and resources needed for small to medium-sized enterprises to be greener
Smaller businesses are keen to improve their sustainability practices, but they're held back by lack of technology, resources and government support, a new study has found......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Tyre Nichols" death underscores the troubled history of specialized police units, say academics and former officers
The officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were not your everyday uniformed patrol officers......»»
Is social media good or bad for social unity?
We tend to talk about social media in sweeping terms: It's either the death knell for democracy or its savior. It's a tool to fight authoritarianism or a weapon to spread strategic misinformation. It polarizes us or pulls us together......»»