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Death toll hits 25 from wildfires at both ends of California
Authorities called in a mobile DNA lab and anthropologists to help identify the dead as the search went on for victims of the most destructive wildfire in California history. The overall death toll from the outbreak of fires at both ends of the state stood at 25 Sunday and appeared likely to rise. The worst of the blazes was in Northern California, where flames reduced the town of Paradise, population 27,000, to a smoking ruin days ago and continued to rage in surrounding communities.
13 ways you can cheat death by using your ashes to become something awesome
What if death wasn't the end? What if there was a way to use your lifeless remains to orbit the Earth. Or become, say, a fireworks display.
How Love Can Survive Death
According to a new study, the link between two partners’ well-being isn’t weakened when one passes away.
What It Means When You Dream About Babies, Death, and Sex
Maybe we should start talking a little more about…the D-word
Some recent, intriguing examples of how the conversation about death is evolving.
What are the ethics of cryonic preservation?
We tackle some of the ethical issues around preserving bodies cryogenically after death.
What Happens After Death?
We walked a few blocks from our Birmingham office to ask people what they thought happens after death. These are their answers. So... what do you think? Musi...
1422 How To Deal with The Death of a Loved One
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. But you can deal with your grief in a healthy way using this one neurology-based technique. Get started ...
The Scent of Death (and Why It's Important) — Speaking of Chemistry
Studying odors from corpses may sound macabre, but it's actually a virtuous vocation. Researchers in this field are helping find missing bodies lost in natur...
Is It Possible To Die Of Grief?
Actress Debbie Reynolds died just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher's sudden death — which has led some to speculate that grief might have been a contributing factor.
Why Your Own Death Should Be Your Biggest Motivation (Memento Mori)
Ryan Holiday discusses the Stoic belief that since death is an inevitable fact of life, and it makes our time on this planet a limited resource, time we spen...
How to Become Less Afraid of Death
People are able to come to terms with death as they age
How to Cope with Death and Grief
Retirement blog covering financial planning, Social Security, Medicare, where to retire, common medical issues after retirement, family, travel, etc.
How to Care for Your Pet's Remains After Death
What will you do with your pet's remains? After the loss of your dog, what happens next? Learn about pet cremation, burial, and memorial options.
In the Wake of Death, What Matters Most?
When someone dies we remember what matters, we remember who matters, and we realize there are many things that probably don’t.
As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?
They say the nose knows, but can a loss of smell signal impending death?
Lego Funeral Set Exists To Help Children Learn About Death
Death is an awkward topic, one that most of us try to avoid talking and thinking about at all costs, even though we are all certain to be confronted by it at least a few times in our lives. This lack of communication, acceptance and preparedness can make the grieving process even harder than it already is, as we stumble about in confusion about what to do and how to feel.
How a Common Death Ritual Made It Harder to Mourn the Loss of My Mother
Without realizing it, many of us make it harder than it must be
Everything you need to know about death (but were afraid to ask)
Thinking ahead about the details – from headstones to church music – is a good idea for you and your family
What really happens when you die? Meet the people who handle us after death
It's not something we like to talk about much. We may know our local funeral parlour, but do we know what really goes on there? Or what an embalmer actually does? Or how long a cremation takes, and how it works? Rebecca Atkinson and Sarah Tavner talk to the people who handle us after death
What on earth is a death cafe?
A chat about life's end over coffee and cake doesn't sound like everyone's cup of tea. But could it be a way to get people talking about a subject we can't escape and is often avoided?
