The reports of our deaths have been greatly exaggerated
Hi there, An obituary of Mark Twain once appeared before his demise. When asked about this by the press, his characteristically wry response was “the...
Australia could recognise multiple parents
Australian law could be revised to allow more than one parent, if recommendations in a major report are accepted by the government. Australian law could...
Paolo and Francesca’s IVF mix-up
An Italian judge has settled a bitter custody battle for IVF twins by awarding them to the birth mother. An Italian judge has settled a...
Thailand moves to ban surrogacy
The new Thai military government is moving swiftly to crush the lucrative surrogacy industry. The new Thai military government is moving swiftly to crush the...
“Cordon sanitaire” drawn around Ebola victims
Extraordinary measures are needed on a massive scale to contain the outbreak, says WHO. Bioethical debates about whether to administer an experimental drug for Ebola...
A disturbing study of gendercide in India
A major report on sex-ratios and abortion in India gives detailed background on the scourge of gendercide. A major report on sex-ratios and abortion in...
Media ethics 101: How not to report suicide
Two incidents this week show opposing responses to publicising suicides. Two incidents this week show opposing responses to publicising suicides. In the US, comedian Robin...