However, it is really important to do this in controlled conditions – and not to be tried at home.  This allows researchers ...

While getting into the nitty gritty of what he does, he answered one of the most pressing questions when it comes to death; what happens to the body in the first 24 hours. While most people are aware ...

The first step in making a plan for your pet in case you die is to figure out who you’d like to become your pet’s caregiver, according to Shever. It often involves taking to friends and family as well ...

Death is perhaps the only thing we are promised in life. And yet, despite how natural and inevitable it is, it remains one of the most elusive subjects in modern neuroscience. Of course, we know what ...

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Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...

The Facebook Legacy Contact is a person who you designate to be able to administer your Facebook account after your death. When a Facebook user dies, a request can be made to memorialize their account ...

Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a ...

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