Science makes you virtuous
Hi there, American psychologists have discovered that just thinking about science helps people to act more ethically. Researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara...
Imagine that!
A Canadian doctor wants to clone John Lennon. In 1971 John Lennon wrote “Imagine”, inviting listeners to ponder a world without fear of death, where...
Psychologists claim deep link between science and morality
American psychologists have released a study claiming that there is a strong link between exposure to science and moral behavior. Cases of scientific fraud and...
Canadian doctors could shift on euthanasia
The Canadian Medical Association may soon change its position on euthanasia. The Canadian Medical Association may soon change its position on euthanasia, according to the...
Examining the hidden stories of infertility
A forum on infertility With more than 5 million IVF babies born since 1978, most people think that infertility is easily fixed. The media highlight...
Whose autonomy is respected in Belgium?
Opponents of euthanasia in Belgium are highlighting the state of disability services there Opponents of euthanasia in Belgium are highlighting the state of disability services...
Single dad and surrogate mother: a growing combination in US
With legal surrogate mothers in short supply, gay and single men in the US are paying as much as US$175,000 for the privilege of raising...
Chinese push to ban unethical doctors
The Chinese government and the Chinese Medical Association have called for life-bans for doctors convicted of unethical behaviour.Trafficked baby returned to parents. The Chinese government...
UK wife and son arrested for arranging visit to Dignitas clinic for husband
A 65-year-old woman from Chichester and her 25-year-old son were arrested recently on suspicion of arranging a trip to Zurich for the woman’s 71-year-old husband.Dignitas...
After 45 minutes, Ohio man’s heart starts beating again
The heart of a 37-year-old diesel mechanic stopped beating for 45 minutes – so long that doctors thought he was dead. He wasn't. The heart...