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science1 month ago•4 min saved

New Life After Death: Cells Reorganize into Xenobots and Anthrobots

Scientists report a 'third state' between life and death: cells from deceased organisms can form new, functioning multicellular units called Xenobots (frog cells) and Anthrobots (human cells) that move, repair damage, and even reorganize without normal growth, suggesting an electrical toolkit that rewrites cellular programs. This discovery could enable future medical uses like targeted drug delivery and tissue regeneration, blurring the boundary between life and death.

via geekspin|

#anthrobots #life-death-boundary #note-only-five-tags-allowed-extra-will-be-ignored

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Early-Stage CTE Detected in Marshawn Kneeland's Brain

Former Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide in November 2025 at age 24; post-mortem brain analysis by the Concussion & CTE Foundation diagnosed stage 1 CTE, the earliest form of the disease, underscoring that repetitive head impacts can lead to CTE even with modern concussion protocols; experts stress prevention and awareness and note that CTE can only be diagnosed after death.

via NBC Sports|

#concussion #cte #kneeland

politics3 months ago•180 min saved

CNN Publishes the DNC’s 2024 Postmortem on the Election Loss

CNN published a copy of the DNC’s 2024 autopsy—Paul Rivera’s analysis of why Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election—along with the DNC’s red annotations. Commissioned by DNC chair Ken Martin, the report was withheld until CNN’s reporting; Martin apologized for releasing the document as-is, saying it was honest but not up to the party’s standards. The autopsy is based on interviews with about three dozen campaign and party officials, and CNN’s coverage also notes how the report was created and provides takeaways.

via CNN|

#cnn #dnc #elections

health7 months ago•3 min saved

UK Nitazene Death Toll Likely Underestimated, Study Finds

King’s College London researchers warn that nitazenes may account for up to a third more UK drug deaths than official counts (with 333 fatalities linked to nitazenes in 2024) because postmortem toxicology often misses these ultra-potent opioids, a discrepancy that could affect public health policy and harm-reduction efforts.

via The Guardian|

#drug-related-deaths #health #nitazenes

entertainment1 year ago•0 min saved

Sarah Silverman Finds Closure in 'PostMortem' After Losing Parents

Sarah Silverman turned her parents' passing into a cathartic comedy special titled 'PostMortem,' which reflects on her loss with humor and love, highlighting her ability to find laughter amidst grief.

via NPR|

#comedy-special #entertainment #loss

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Sarah Silverman’s 'PostMortem' Tackles Grief with Humor

Sarah Silverman's comedy special 'PostMortem' was inspired by the recent death of her parents, which she turned into a cathartic and humorous tribute, reflecting on her life, career, and the power of laughter in grief.

via NPR|

#cathartic #comedy-special #entertainment