Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.
Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.
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This is how we do it: ‘At 96, I’m enjoying real intimacy for the first time in my life. I feel like a teenager’
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Community coming together after sudden death of NYC woman
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‘What are you going to do?’: Distressed fire victim confronts Gov. Newsom
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Generation Beta is here — and you won’t believe how much today’s newborns will need to retire
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Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog
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Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US
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As Hamilton turns 40, how well do you know seven-time champion?
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Two death row inmates reject Biden's commutation of their life sentences
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RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne's death
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Nikki Glaser zings Hollywood for Harris support: You can do anything 'except tell the country who to vote for'
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'Second chance at life' after UK's first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer
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Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life
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3 Clever Ways Manipulators Make You Do What They Want and How to Stop Them, According to a Psychology Professor
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‘He’s 70 and fairly wealthy’: I met the love of my life three years ago. How do I politely ask that he include me in his will?
“His two sons are against any kind of commitment between us, as their dad has had two failed marriages.”MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life
Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘Adversity can ruin your life. Or give you resilience’: Maya Jama on grit, growing up, and bringing good vibes to primetime tv
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'I just can't believe it' - Luke Littler after win
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Can you be a Liverpool legend after playing for Man Utd?
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US Teenager Fighting for His Life After Father and 2 Others Killed in Mexico
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German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths
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We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do | Emily Oster
Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention. There is an inherent tension between two basic facts about ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Baby to fly to Mexico for 'life-changing' stem cell therapy after fundraiser
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Scientists aim for ‘Darwinian evolution’ with artificial life project
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