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Tag Archives: Death and science
Science Has Yet to Explain Near-Death Experiences
Near-death experiences have delivered plenty of answers, but even more questions
At one point or another, most of us have seen a raccoon or a squirrel that tragically attempted to cross the highway at the wrong moment. Those little, furry beings lying on the side of the road are heartbreaking to … Continue reading
“Death by Design: Where Parallel Worlds Meet” by Jean-François Brunet and Peter Friedman
A documentary that explores the artistry of programmed cell death
When you imagine cancer cells, you probably don’t picture a group of dancers writhing around on stage. Yet, this is exactly what Peter Friedman and Jean-François Brunet depict in their documentary “Death by Design: Where Parallel Worlds Meet.” This film is purely … Continue reading
Compassionate Companions: Understanding the Final Moments of Life
Honolulu hospice Kokua Mau offers holistic care tips for those accompanying loved ones in their final moments
Kokua Mau means “continuous care,” a fitting name for the non-profit hospice in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Beyond offering palliative services, this organization provides information on their website that empowers regular people to understand what happens psychologically and physiologically at the end … Continue reading
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Tagged Continuous Care, Death and science, Honolulu, Hospice, Hospice Care, Kokua Mau, Palliative Care, Science, The Science of Us
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Smithsonian Artist Captures Images of Dried Tears
Rose-Lynn Fisher saw tears of "grief, joy, laughter and irritation" in extreme detail through her photo series
Smithsonian photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher just revealed her new project, which is titled “Topography of Tears.” Celebrated for her mind-blowing, microscopic images of honeybees, this photo series is a collection of, yes, tears—tears from over 100 volunteers that were also captured … Continue reading
