Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It
It’s time to decouple maternity from womanhood. Recent advances in fertility science are helping pave the way toward inclusivity.
The Capitalist Trap of Pig Organ Transplants
The “miracle” pig heart transplant plays with the expectations of desperate patients and makes clear how the system values certain lives over others.
Predicting Death Could Change the Value of a Life
New technology promises to forecast the length of your life. But for disabled people, measuring mortality can prove fatal.
A Stroke Study Reveals the Future of Human Augmentation
A successful clinical trial on stimulating the vagus nerve shows that it could change everything from medical treatment to Olympic training. Are we ready?