A recent case of apparent genome editing in China has reignited the debate about whether designer babies are ethical, but it’s a lot more complicated than just picking a certain hair colour. Imagine yourself as a tiny cluster of cells in a dish just waiting to be implanted… on second thought don’t imagine that unless […]
Every few years, technology advances to the point where it makes a meaningful and lasting impact on our society. One of the best examples of this idea in action is 2007 when Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s iPhone to the world. It’s hard to imagine an age where we weren’t constantly connected to one another via […]
According to a wide range of different studies, there is enough food produced every year that absolutely nobody should go hungry. So why is world hunger still such a pressing concern for so many nations? Well, nearly one-third of all food produced every year, or roughly 1.3 billion tonnes worth, is wasted. Not only does […]
According to one recent study, nearly 46% of the workforce in the UK say that they’re simply too busy to exercise on a daily basis. The same thing is true for many countries around the world, including here in Australia. In an era where it’s been proven that not exercising is worse for your long-term […]
According to one recent study, holiday spending around the world literally exceeded one trillion dollars a few years ago – and that is one trend that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Have you ever stopped to wonder about what other uses that money might be good for – the ones that […]
