More states are clearing the way for a burial process that turns dead bodies into soil that can be used to nurture plants and gardens.

Bernie Mac’s wife, Rhonda McCullough, has carried on the comedian’s charity work in the wake of his August 2008 death. Here ...

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Chinese scientists uncovered a powerful energy source for deep Earth microbes: hydrogen and oxidants generated by rock ...

Scientists are investigating new ways to bring patients back from a vegetative state—and raising uncomfortable questions about the limits of consciousness.

As we move into midlife, we become increasingly aware of our mortality. While this can increase our anxiety, it can also be a ...