For scientists who perform medical research on the recently deceased, there are few regulatory or ethical guardrails.
Ethics & Values
Worrisome Right-Wing Plots to Overthrow the U.S. or Foment Civil War Are Now ‘Normal’
Many right-wing Americans are leaning toward political violence — and want to replace democracy with theocracy.
Many right-wing Americans are leaning toward political violence — and want to replace democracy with theocracy.
Elephant Poaching Is a Humanitarian Crisis, Too
Most conservation efforts fail to address poverty as a primary cause of the poaching crisis. Poachers can make more money from one kill than most sub-Saharan Africans earn in an entire year.
Most conservation efforts fail to address poverty as a primary cause of the poaching crisis. Poachers can make more money from one kill than most sub-Saharan Africans earn in an entire year.
15 Common Phrases That Are Way More Ableist Than You May Realize
“Stop complaining – other people have it worse.”
“Stop complaining – other people have it worse.”
Warning for Journalists: You’re More Ignorant Than You Realize
Marty Baron favors digging for truth over ‘moral clarity’.
Marty Baron favors digging for truth over ‘moral clarity’
The Belief in Humanity’s Future Is a Personal Choice
The discussion during our recent Humanity for Peace Coalition meeting offered very interesting and thought-out interventions.
The discussion during our recent Humanity for Peace Coalition meeting offered very interesting and thought-out interventions.
Cities Are Taking on Uber’s Bullying
New research shows that Uber and Lyft's favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn't borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
New research shows that Uber and Lyft’s favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn’t borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
At Prom, Fast Fashion Slows Down
A Michigan high school shows how style and sustainability can mix at prom.
A Michigan high school shows how style and sustainability can mix at prom.
The Friendliest, Most Gentle Animals Are Also Some of the Most Exploited
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
It’s a cruel logic that results in the most affectionate creatures being punished the most, but sadly, that’s how it’s often turned out.
The Immensity of the Moment: Reaching the Other Side of Fear
A total eclipse doesn’t happen every day. But an incomprehensible sky is with us every day.
A total eclipse doesn’t happen every day. But an incomprehensible sky is with us every day.
In the Silence of the Hospital: Holding Hope for My Wife
The long wait in the shadows of the operating table.
The long wait in the shadows of the operating table.
Our Time Epoch Should Be Called The Anthropocene
The “time influenced by man” makes the most sense because the centering of humans has cost and impact.
The “time influenced by man” makes the most sense because the centering of humans has cost and impact.
E-Bike Incentives Are a Costly Way to Cut Carbon Emissions, but They Also Promote Health, Equity and Cleaner Air
Currently, over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
Currently, over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
How Learning to Transmute Anger Into Passion Changed My Life
It’s an unpopular opinion, but anger is good. And good for you.
It’s an unpopular opinion, but anger is good. And good for you.
The Genius of Emily Dickinson: How a Great Poet Can Change Your Life
Dwell in the possibilities of life.
Dwell in the possibilities of life.
The Paradox of Western Hegemony of Human Nature
The world is experiencing significant environmental challenges brought about by the humans who inhabit it, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution.
The world is experiencing significant environmental challenges brought about by the humans who inhabit it, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution.