Questioning the Morality of Raising Neanderthal
Cloning Neanderthals could be a scientific possibility. But just because it might be possible doesn't mean it's a good, morally sound idea.
The Moral Quandary of Testing on Animals
Animal testing is controversial, and it's because of questions ranging from consent to suffering to the 'greater good.'
Knowing What You Don’t Know
Science is becoming more partisan; public opinion is divided on scientific facts. How did we get here, and what can we do?
On Gene Editing, Disease, and Disability
Gene editing is controversial for many reasons, but it's especially thorny when it comes to issues such as selective abortion, disease, and disability.
To Clean or Too Clean? The Problem of Over-Cleanliness
We've been taught from a young age to wash our hands frequently and use powerful disinfectants to clean our homes. But how clean is too clean?
Which Voices Matter? Ballot Initiatives, Marijuana, and Legislative Paternalism in Utah
In November, Utah voters made medical marijuana legal with a ballot measure. However, legislation is already underway to restrict it.
Examining Medical Intervention and Gender Confirmation
The gender binary has long held sway over medical intervention for many kinds of treatments, especially for those who identify outside that binary.
Dating and Choice in the Digital Age
Online dating offers people a wider choice in partners, but also might serve to intensify bias.
InSight’s Landing on Mars: Ethics of Space Exploration
Space exploration has the potential to revolutionize our scientific knowledge, but there are many ethical questions to address first.
“Free Birth” and the Politics of Childbearing
Women deserve better care and experiences when it comes to giving birth, but the Free Birth Society may not be the answer.