Fossils in Space? Human Relative Remains Brought to Space in Virgin Galactic Flight, Making Archaeologists and Other Professionals Question Scientific Purpose and Ethics

Medicine & Technology Sep 12, 2023

The human relative remains' journey to space has been widely criticized for not having a sufficient scientific purpose, especially since malfunctions in the journey could potentially destroy the specimen. Read to learn more.

Proposed Bill in Massachusetts Allows Inmates to Donate Organs to Reduce Prison Sentence: Is This Ethical?

Feb 03, 2023

The proposed bill was met with mixed reactions from the public and is still being considered by the Massachusetts legislature before it becomes law. Read the article to know how organ donation by inmates could be ethical or unethical.

Can Insects Feel Pain? Researchers Solve Odd Mystery

Jul 06, 2022

A recent study learned that insects react to unpleasant stimuli similarly to humans. Keep reading to know more about nociception and how it changed based on situations.

New Program 'Delphi' Teaches AI Human Values By Answering Ethical Questions, Check Out Its Responses

Oct 28, 2021

Researchers developed a program that will teach ethics to artificial intelligence (AI), which is an important task as AI has been used in various applications.

Connecting Computer To Brains: Ethical Dilemmas of Using Neurotech

Dec 28, 2020

Companies and policymakers must responsibly use neurotech, so learning the ethics of brain-computer interfaces would be helpful.

Frozen Eggs Should Be Stored for More Than 10 Years, Ethics Group

Sep 30, 2020

Experts say that there is no scientific reason behind the 10-year limit of frozen eggs in the UK, that's why an ethics group urges the government to extend this limit.

Gene-editing Could Make Its Way to the Womb

Apr 18, 2019

Pediatric surgeons want to use Crispr for pre-natal treatment.