What are the ethics of AI reading animal X-rays?

The use of AI in veterinary radiology poses ethical questions, a review argues, because euthanasia is an option for animal patients.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~6 min

Why I'm righting the wrongs of my early research and sharing my scientific data with local communities

Scientists join their profession with the hope their research will benefit humanity. But many still inadvertently exploit local collaborators or communities as cheap labour.

Sallie Burrough, Stipendiary Lecturer in Physical Geography, University of Oxford • conversation
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~8 min

Brain-computer interfaces could allow soldiers to control weapons with their thoughts and turn off their fear – but the ethics of neurotechnology lags behind the science

From warfare to entertainment and VR, brain-computer interface development has extended beyond prosthetics for patients with disabilities. Missing is full ethical consideration of the consequences.

Andrew Ko, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington • conversation
Dec. 2, 2022 • ~11 min

Ushering in a new era of computing

Dan Huttenlocher is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science and the inaugural dean at MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.

Daniel de Wolff | MIT Industrial Liaison Program • mit
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~7 min

What is ethical animal research? A scientist and veterinarian explain

Guidelines and regulations weigh the medical and health benefits of animal research with researchers’ ability to ensure humane care of their subjects from start to finish.

Rachelle Stammen, Clinical Veterinarian, Emory National Primate Research Center, Emory University • conversation
Nov. 23, 2022 • ~12 min

COP27's ‘loss and damage’ fund for developing countries could be a breakthrough – or another empty climate promise

It’s a landmark agreement, acknowledging for the first time that wealthy countries bear some responsibility to help. But it leaves many unanswered questions.

Adil Najam, Professor of International Relations, Boston University • conversation
Nov. 21, 2022 • ~8 min

Anonymous donors get to see how their tissue is used

For the first time, tissue donors in a pilot program will be able to anonymously track how scientists use their samples.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Oct. 28, 2022 • ~5 min

Using the ocean to fight climate change raises serious environmental justice and technical questions

From planting mangroves to dumping minerals in the ocean, there are lots of ideas for ocean carbon dioxide removal – and even more questions.

Terre Satterfield, Professor of Culture, Risk and the Environment, University of British Columbia • conversation
Oct. 24, 2022 • ~10 min

What’s next for ancient DNA studies after Nobel Prize honors groundbreaking field of paleogenomics

Thousands of ancient genomes have been sequenced to date. A Nobel Prize highlights tremendous opportunities for aDNA, as well as challenges related to rapid growth, equity and misinformation.

Mary Prendergast, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Rice University • conversation
Oct. 4, 2022 • ~8 min

Supreme Court grapples with animal welfare in a challenge to a California law requiring pork to be humanely raised

Pork producers are challenging a California law that animal welfare advocates call the most important measure for farm animal protection in decades.

David Favre, Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law, Michigan State University • conversation
Oct. 4, 2022 • ~10 min

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