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How close are we to successfully editing genes in human embryos?
We can now create human “primordial germ cells”, the precursors to eggs and sperm, from embryonic stem cells.
Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays
And finally, the trip to Mars is planned for the 2030s. But there’s an invisible threat standing in the way: cosmic rays.
Wow! Democrats won big. So now is smart time.
I have been making suggestions about what Democrats should do if they win both houses, which they have now done.
Can an Atheist Choose Among Religions?
I wouldn’t be likely to choose among religions when it comes to ideas or beliefs about god, since I have no beliefs in any gods.
Is Trump Preparing to Sacrifice American Lives to Save His Presidency?
On October 15th, CNN reported that Trump has ordered the Pentagon to develop new strike packages against Iran.
Ocean Warming Drives ‘Deeply Concerning Loss of Marine Life,’ Study Shows
In terms of public policy, the study is highly relevant because it emphasizes that fisheries management systems must become more climate-adaptive.
A shrinking population might actually be a good thing
Birth rates in much of the world have fallen below replacement levels, portending gradual population shrinkage in many advanced economies.
The Roman Catholic hierarchy: a cabal of power that moves under the guise of benevolence
Through the Vatican’s constant presentation of the Church’s actions as “virtuous”, recognition of the Church as a tyrant has been thwarted.
Why ageing should be classified as a disease
Since the time of the ancient Greeks, doctors and philosophers have argued whether ageing is a disease or a natural process.
Teens and young adults are driving the demand for online abortion pills via telehealth – new research
The reason for this is the steep rise in medication abortion services through telehealth, which has expanded access for tens of thousands of people.
