The pod, known as Sarco, was conceived as a way for people to end their lives without involving a doctor. A plan to introduce it in Switzerland has raised alarm even among right-to-die advocates.
Tag: Death and Dying
Mourning Families Seek Solace From the ‘Grief Purgatory’ of Covid-19
The pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of Americans alone in bereavement, unable to plan proper funerals for their loved ones. Now, they’re planning larger celebrations of life.
Xin Xing, Giant Panda With Progeny Around the Globe, Dies at 38
The star of China’s Chongqing Zoo was the world’s oldest panda in captivity. More than 150 of her descendants have lived in several countries.
Where There’s a Will in England, There’s a Way
Prodded by the coronavirus, thousands are making or updating their estate arrangements, but an archaic law requiring two witnesses in person is forcing people to take drastic measures.
At Auschwitz, Holocaust Survivors Plead ‘Never Forget’
Organizers sought to put a spotlight on the stories of survivors, as this may be the last time that such a large number will be able to gather in one place.
She Was Known in China by Her Weight: 47 Pounds. Her Death Set Off Outrage.
The woman’s struggle made her a symbol of the effects of poverty and hunger and raised questions about philanthropy and government aid.
Tree Stumps Are Dead, Right? This One Was Alive
When two ecologists hiking in New Zealand discovered this stump, they had to figure out how it could still be alive.
Brunei Introduces Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery, Despite International Outcry
Harsh punishments based on a version of Shariah, or Islamic law, which also include amputations and whippings, have prompted an international outcry.