Skip. Edit. Delete.Memory Can be Enhanced, Manipulated, and Edited. Will the Future of Memory be Ethical? Researchers are discovering it is possible to engineer memory, raising concerns about the ethics of tampering with human memories in the future. By Ananya Singh
Sex 2.0Robots, Virtual Intimacy and Sex in Space. Is This the Future of Sex? With advanced sextech, virtual reality and artificial intelligence on the horizon, experts believe a sexual revolution is brewing. What do we stand to gain – or lose? By Ananya Singh
AI Approach the BenchWorld’s First “Robot Lawyer” Will Soon Defend a Human in Court DoNotPay’s "robot lawyer" aims to reduce the costs associated with accessing justice through lawyers -- but raises ethical questions. By Ananya Singh
Penis Patching in ProgressArtificial Tissue Restores Erectile Functioning in Pigs, May Help Humans Scientists have used bionic tissue transplants to help pigs regain normal erectile functioning – a “promising” development for treating penile injuries in humans. By Ananya Singh
Cancer Signals in Smoke“Intelligent Knife” Can Detect Endometrial Cancer in Seconds, Minimizing Diagnostic Delays The iKnife, a revolutionary surgical device, takes seconds to detect womb cancer in women, making it possible to provide point-of-care diagnosis and expedite treatment. By Ananya Singh
Conservation ClueGut Microbes of Endangered Animals Could Be the Key to Their Survival A study on the endangered kakapo reveals the importance of microbial diversity to conservation efforts and the impact of human interventions. By Ananya Singh
The Age of HumansGeologists May Soon Define ‘The Anthropocene’ as a New Age in Earth’s History Geologists are in the process of choosing a site that best describes the Anthropocene, to formally recognize the widespread impacts of humans on the planet. By Ananya Singh
The Pressures of Performative PassionIn Defense of Quiet Passion The expectation that passion should be loud and visible distances us from the joy of self-discovery. By Ananya Singh
A Man's Blind Spot is a Woman's BurdenPhilosophers Propose a New Theory to Explain Why Men Don’t Share in Housework Men and women perceive their domestic environment differently -- which could drive the inequitable distribution of labor. By Ananya Singh
De-addiction DiscriminationOnly Four De‑Addiction Centers for Women Exist in India, Says Minister for Social Justice Limited women-only rehabilitation centers and systemic issues restrict women’s access to treatment for substance abuse. By Ananya Singh
Decoding Behavior in the MetaverseNew Study Shows How Metaverse Design Shapes Social Interactions Choice of avatar and the size of virtual surroundings have psychological impacts on users – findings that can inform metaverse design. By Ananya Singh
Balancing Rights and ResearchAs COP15 Ends, ‘Biopiracy’ Is a Key Issue. What Is It? Genetic information is key to conservation -- but while this information is extracted from the Global South, the Global North benefits. By Ananya Singh
Vagina in VitroScientists Have Created a ‘Vagina on a Chip’ to Advance Sexual Health Research This helps test treatments for bacterial vaginosis, study the vaginal microbiome, and bridge knowledge gaps about women’s health. By Ananya Singh
Medicine BiasWomen Are More Likely to Experience Adverse Drug Reactions. A New Study Tells Us Why A new study in mice debunks the popular belief that women are “scaled down” versions of men. By Ananya Singh
"Racism is a Health Issue"Racism, Discrimination Are ‘Fundamental Drivers’ of Global Health Disparities: Lancet Review Researchers say the root causes of racism, discrimination and xenophobia must be addressed to tackle global health inequities. By Ananya Singh
Living in DenialRise in #ClimateScam Tweets Is Worrying Scientists Climate scientists are reportedly leaving Twitter due to a recent revival of climate disinformation – how will this impact access to public knowledge? By Ananya Singh
Row Over GMOGenetically Modified Mustard Would Leave Women Agricultural Laborers Without Livelihoods, Says SC The court noted that women in farm labor are expert weed removers. Herbicide-resistant genetically modified crops can render women obsolete. By Ananya Singh
Pregnancy and PollutionStudy Links Air Pollution With a Million Stillbirths a Year Researchers say reducing exposure of pregnant women to PM2.5 can improve maternal health and address the unequal burden of stillbirths. By Ananya Singh