On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, the warrior Arjuna stands paralysed by grief. Facing relatives, teachers and friends on ...

What happens to the human brain and body after death has remained a long-standing question. It’s intriguing to think about all the various functions of our body that ceases to operate while the heart ...

Bodies usually stiffen after death in a process known as rigor mortis. But why does this happen, and how long does it last?

While the fate of our consciousness is a matter of personal belief, what happens to our physical bodies after death is universal. Lianna Champ, 59, the UK’s first female undertaker and embalmer, has ...