Climate change: Do we need to start moving people away from coastal areas?
By Luciana Esteves Luciana Esteves warns of the dangers of living near the coast and suggests it is time we moved people away from some areas. We are all too familiar with images of flooding in low lying areas after heavy rainfall or houses destroyed by coastal...
Debate: Should we edit the genomes of human embryos?
The introduction of genome editing signals a dramatic departure from the usual pathway through reproductive care. However, the use of genetic technologies in reproduction is frequently criticised for harbouring eugenic undertones. Helen O’Neill, Lecturer in...
Double faults and double standards: Why are women not treated equally in sport?
By Marilyn Giroux & Jessica Vredenburg The recent US Open women’s tennis final was overshadowed by controversy around sexism in sport. Are there double standards at play, and why are women not treated equally? Naomi Osaka has made history as the first...
How can social networks save lives when disasters strike?
By Daniel P. Aldrich Natural disasters are becoming more common due to climate change, and it could be social networks that save lives when they do. Soon after my family moved to New Orleans in the summer of 2005, we heard Mayor Ray Nagin’s first warnings about...
Flu plane: Are we really ready for a global pandemic?
By Mark Eccleston-Turner Are we prepared for a global flu pandemic? Mark Ecclestone-Turner investigates. An Emirates airliner was quarantined at John F Kennedy International Airport on September 5 after several passengers reported flu-like symptoms. Oxiris Barbot, New...
Is protecting heritage a human right?
By George Nicholas Is protecting heritage a human right? George Nicholas looks into the responsibilities and concerns about the political, ethical and social dimensions of archaeological research and heritage management. Technological advancements in archaeology in...
What does it mean to love in law?
By Senthorun Raj How did Indian judges write love into law as they decriminalised gay sex? What does it mean to love in law? On Thursday 6th September, my social media feeds lit up with heart emojis, #lovewins hashtags, and status updates expressing love in response...
Why is synthetic marijuana so dangerous?
By C. Michael White The Green, a gathering place in New Haven, Connecticut, near Yale University looked like a mass casualty zone, with 70 serious drug overdoses over a period spanning Aug. 15-16, 2018. The cause: synthetic cannabinoids, also known as K2, Spice, or...
Why is Aung San Suu Kyi jailing journalists?
By Andrew Fagan As Myanmar sends journalists to jail, the pressure is mounting on Aung San Suu Kyi. The government of Myanmar and its de facto head, Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, are facing renewed international condemnation after two Reuters journalists, Wa...Subscribe by Email
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