A spin-off of the incredibly popular A Certain Magical Index, A Certain Scientific Railgun focuses on supporting character Misaka Mikoto and her group of friends. Unlike Index, which often blends the ...

How does someone do justice to the legacy of a larger-than-life local sports figure? That’s the task Aaron Asano Swenson, a first-time playwright, had at hand as he embarked on writing “Kilo-Wat,” a ...

More than half of American states have abolished the death penalty or hit pause on executions. Less than half—47%—of Americans believe the death penalty is administered fairly, a record low. A clear ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its annual list of causes of death in the U.S. The leading cause of death has changed in recent years. COVID-19 has plummeted to No.10 ...

When it comes time for us to make decisions about death, most of us – except for Gen Zers – want to be cremated rather than buried, a recent survey of U.S. adults shows. Members of the Gen Z ...

I am asked all the time why in the world I would do something as difficult as working for hospice. People often ask, “Isn’t it so depressing?” It’s sad sometimes, yes. There’s really no way around ...

Water is getting punk-rock edit, thanks one viral brand. While some may argue that the market is, ahem, oversaturated, Liquid Death manages to stand out. The metal (in material and aesthetic) cans of ...

As a death doula, Alua Arthur helps people to plan for the end of life and, when the time comes, to let go. She says that while we're conditioned to fear death, thinking and talking about it is ...

Ego-dissolution involves a loss of self but also the potential to gain some life-changing perspective. An “ego death” or ego dissolution refers to a profound, intense and transformational experience ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I study culture's impact and influence on behavioral adoption. For many, Liquid Death's success is paradoxical. The company's ...

If you’ve been to a live event recently, you may have noticed something called Liquid Death being sold at food and drink stands. For those not in the know, the name may be a little intimidating. But ...