Ever thought about the ethics and philosophy behind our technological progress? Our author Silvia Lazzaris tackles the daunting topic of transhumanism.
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Science on Myself
Considered risky by some and essential by others, self-experimentation has a long history in medical science. Emerging in the scientific revolution, self-experimentation became increasingly popular towards the early 20th century. From cardiology to pharmacology, there are countless examples of scientists using themselves as guinea pigs in search of answers.
The Great Debate: Should we sequence our genome?
Tom Gordon argues in favour of having our genome sequenced and Faiza Peeran argues against.
The Moral Compass
Robyn Hopcroft explores the muddled world of morality
London Thinks: A Scientist, an Atheist Biblical Scholar and a Vicar walk Into An Ethical Society
Dr Adam Rutherford, Prof Francesca Stavrakopoulou and Rev Giles Fraser in conversation about Life, the Universe, and Everything.
Openness on Animal Research
A concordat on animal research has been signed by Imperial College and 72 other organisations …
Night at the museum
Science lovers take over the Natural History Museum for the 2013 Science Uncovered event …