Maternal death rates doubled in the past 20 years in the US

Maternal death rates doubled in the past 20 years in the US | Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been 'restrained' in death | Bronze Age tombs laden with gold and precious stones are 'among the richest ever found in the Mediterranean' Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( July 14, 2023 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [Twitter](  [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [Maternal death rates doubled in the past 20 years in the US]( (FG Trade via Getty Images) [Maternal death rates doubled in the past 20 years in the US]( Black people consistently had the highest maternal mortality rate across each year studied from 1999 to 2019. [Read More]( [] History & Archaeology [] [Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been 'restrained' in death]( (© Red River Archaeology Group) [Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been 'restrained' in death]( Large nails near the man's neck, back and feet offer tantalizing evidence that he was restrained at death. [Read More]( [] [Bronze Age tombs laden with gold and precious stones are 'among the richest ever found in the Mediterranean']( [Bronze Age tombs laden with gold and precious stones are 'among the richest ever found in the Mediterranean']( (Peter Fischer) The finds show the great wealth of the people buried there, which was based on the island's trade in copper. Full Story: [Live Science]( (7/13) [] Astronomy & Astrophysics [] [Tiny, 'ultracool' star emits surprising radio signals that it should not be capable of producing]( (GETTY/MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) [Tiny, 'ultracool' star emits surprising radio signals that it should not be capable of producing]( The peculiar celestial object, which blurs the line between a planet and a star, could help scientists learn more about how small stars evolve. [Read More]( [] [Explosive 'star factory' image marks the James Webb telescope's one-year anniversary of operations]( [Explosive 'star factory' image marks the James Webb telescope's one-year anniversary of operations]( (NASA, ESA, CSA) Scientists have released one of the telescope's most gorgeous images yet. Full Story: [Live Science]( (7/13) [Subscribe to How it Works]( How It Works is the action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about our universe. Making complex topics accessible for readers of all ages, it's the perfect magazine for curious minds. Save on shop price when you [subscribe today!]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Health [] [1st over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA]( (Courtesy of Perrigo) [1st over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA]( The daily oral contraceptive will be available without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online. [Read More]( [] Daily Quiz [] How warm is an 'ultracool' star? (Learn the answer [here](.) [Vote]( [Frozen]( [Vote]( [Similar to a steaming cup of coffee]( [Vote]( [About the same as a campfire]( [Vote]( [As hot as a blast furnace](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036