Should parents see genetic predictions for their unborn child's IQ?

Parents pursuing assisted fertilisation (IVF) may soon have detailed data about potential embryos, from physical traits to vulnerability to diabetes, heart disease, or projected “intelligence”.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|12th Jul 19|1 min read

Should the art world be held accountable for its investors?

The Louvre museum in Paris has removed any mention of the Sacklers—who founded and own leading opiate producer Purdue Pharma—from its wing dedicated to Levantine and Persian art.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|9 hours ago|1 min read

Should governments pay people to quit smoking?

Financial incentives increase smokers’ chances of quitting by 50 percent, new research shows. Scientists evaluated 33 trials in eight countries and found that neither the amount of money nor its form (vouchers, cash, deposits) mattered.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|17th Jul 19|1 min read

Should tech platforms be allowed to provide financial services?

US Senators are questioning Facebook over its cryptocurrency Libra—whose 2020 launch was announced last month—amid concerns the digital currency will enable money-laundering and threaten national security.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|16th Jul 19|1 min read

Should disruptive protesters be prosecuted?

Last spring, UK police arrested about 1,000 Extinction Rebels, with the first 30 protesters appearing in court last Friday on public order offences.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|15th Jul 19|1 min read

Should parents see genetic predictions for their unborn child's IQ?

Parents pursuing assisted fertilisation (IVF) may soon have detailed data about potential embryos, from physical traits to vulnerability to diabetes, heart disease, or projected “intelligence”.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|12th Jul 19|1 min read

Should the art world be held accountable for its investors?

The Louvre museum in Paris has removed any mention of the Sacklers—who founded and own leading opiate producer Purdue Pharma—from its wing dedicated to Levantine and Persian art.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|9 hours ago|1 min read

Should governments pay people to quit smoking?

Financial incentives increase smokers’ chances of quitting by 50 percent, new research shows. Scientists evaluated 33 trials in eight countries and found that neither the amount of money nor its form (vouchers, cash, deposits) mattered.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|17th Jul 19|1 min read

Should tech platforms be allowed to provide financial services?

US Senators are questioning Facebook over its cryptocurrency Libra—whose 2020 launch was announced last month—amid concerns the digital currency will enable money-laundering and threaten national security.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|16th Jul 19|1 min read

Should disruptive protesters be prosecuted?

Last spring, UK police arrested about 1,000 Extinction Rebels, with the first 30 protesters appearing in court last Friday on public order offences.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|15th Jul 19|1 min read

Should parents see genetic predictions for their unborn child's IQ?

Parents pursuing assisted fertilisation (IVF) may soon have detailed data about potential embryos, from physical traits to vulnerability to diabetes, heart disease, or projected “intelligence”.

Clara-Laeila Laudette|12th Jul 19|1 min read