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Bring Your Beloved Pet Back To Life: How A UK Clinic Is Using Animal Cloning
UK Pet Cloning: A UK-based clinic, Gemini Genetics, is offering pet owners the chance to clone their beloved animals, using DNA to create genetically identical replicas.
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Baleen Whales’ Hearing Tested for the First Time, Scientists Discover New Capabilities
Juvenile minke whales were temporarily captured in a Norwegian study to investigate their hearing. Results published in Science showed that baleen whales detect ultrasonic frequencies, possibly aiding in predator evasion. This breakthrough, despite ethical debates, could influence ocean noise regulation. Critics raised concerns about stress and har...
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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American Man Declared Brain Dead Awakens Just Before Organ Removal
Concerns about organ donation procedures arose after a Kentucky man appeared to wake up moments before his organs were to be removed.
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Are We Creating 'Superhumans'? US Startup Offers IQ Screening For Embryos
A US startup, Heliospect Genomics, is offering wealthy couples the option to test embryos for IQ amid growing ethical debates over genetic modification.
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Video Shows Pakistani Influencer Riding A Chained Tiger, Internet Calls It "Animal Cruelty"
The video has ignited outrage on social media, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and the ethical treatment of wildlife.
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China Woman Forges Medical Certificates To Take A Break From Work, Fined Rs 3 Lakh
She wanted a break due to her health issues and concerns about her mother's well-being but didn't want her company to think poorly of her.
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Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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Chinese Researchers Clone Rhesus Monkey, Paving The Way For Advanced Trials
Unlike previous attempts, the cloned monkey born in Beijing is deemed 'healthy' and has thrived for over two years since its birth.
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Alarming Rise In Chinese Pet Surgeries: Animal Advocates Demand Halt To 'Mickey Ear' Trend
Chinese pet lovers are expressing a palpable backlash, with numerous individuals voicing their outrage over what they interpret as acts of animal abuse.
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Mahua Moitra Compromised National Security? What Ethics Panel Said
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee looking into the cash-for-query issue has cited concerns about national security while indicting Mahua Moitra for login sharing. The panel formally decided today to recommend her expulsion from parliament.
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Artificial Intelligence "Exciting, Scary" Threat And Opportunity For Journalists: Study
AI is both a threat and an opportunity for journalism, with more than half of those surveyed for a new report saying they had concerns about its ethical implications on their work.
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PM Modi Calls For Global Framework For Ethical Use Of AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society.
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Barbie Banned In This Country Over "Public Ethics" Concerns
Kuwait has barred hit film "Barbie" from cinemas over concerns about "public ethics", officials have said, also confirming a separate ban on a horror movie featuring a transgender actor.
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Parliamentary Panel Suggests Setting Up Framework to Deal With Cyber Crimes
A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed concern over mushrooming of cyber crimes and increasing data vulnerability, and suggested that the government should come out with a framework to deal with such risks. The Standing Committee on Finance recommended setting up of Cyber Protection Authority (CPA) and advocated that the CPA engage ethical ha...
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Bring Your Beloved Pet Back To Life: How A UK Clinic Is Using Animal Cloning
UK Pet Cloning: A UK-based clinic, Gemini Genetics, is offering pet owners the chance to clone their beloved animals, using DNA to create genetically identical replicas.
-
Baleen Whales’ Hearing Tested for the First Time, Scientists Discover New Capabilities
Juvenile minke whales were temporarily captured in a Norwegian study to investigate their hearing. Results published in Science showed that baleen whales detect ultrasonic frequencies, possibly aiding in predator evasion. This breakthrough, despite ethical debates, could influence ocean noise regulation. Critics raised concerns about stress and har...
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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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American Man Declared Brain Dead Awakens Just Before Organ Removal
Concerns about organ donation procedures arose after a Kentucky man appeared to wake up moments before his organs were to be removed.
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Are We Creating 'Superhumans'? US Startup Offers IQ Screening For Embryos
A US startup, Heliospect Genomics, is offering wealthy couples the option to test embryos for IQ amid growing ethical debates over genetic modification.
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Video Shows Pakistani Influencer Riding A Chained Tiger, Internet Calls It "Animal Cruelty"
The video has ignited outrage on social media, reigniting concerns about animal welfare and the ethical treatment of wildlife.
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China Woman Forges Medical Certificates To Take A Break From Work, Fined Rs 3 Lakh
She wanted a break due to her health issues and concerns about her mother's well-being but didn't want her company to think poorly of her.
-
Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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Chinese Researchers Clone Rhesus Monkey, Paving The Way For Advanced Trials
Unlike previous attempts, the cloned monkey born in Beijing is deemed 'healthy' and has thrived for over two years since its birth.
-
Alarming Rise In Chinese Pet Surgeries: Animal Advocates Demand Halt To 'Mickey Ear' Trend
Chinese pet lovers are expressing a palpable backlash, with numerous individuals voicing their outrage over what they interpret as acts of animal abuse.
-
Mahua Moitra Compromised National Security? What Ethics Panel Said
The Parliamentary Ethics Committee looking into the cash-for-query issue has cited concerns about national security while indicting Mahua Moitra for login sharing. The panel formally decided today to recommend her expulsion from parliament.
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Artificial Intelligence "Exciting, Scary" Threat And Opportunity For Journalists: Study
AI is both a threat and an opportunity for journalism, with more than half of those surveyed for a new report saying they had concerns about its ethical implications on their work.
-
PM Modi Calls For Global Framework For Ethical Use Of AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society.
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Barbie Banned In This Country Over "Public Ethics" Concerns
Kuwait has barred hit film "Barbie" from cinemas over concerns about "public ethics", officials have said, also confirming a separate ban on a horror movie featuring a transgender actor.
-
Parliamentary Panel Suggests Setting Up Framework to Deal With Cyber Crimes
A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed concern over mushrooming of cyber crimes and increasing data vulnerability, and suggested that the government should come out with a framework to deal with such risks. The Standing Committee on Finance recommended setting up of Cyber Protection Authority (CPA) and advocated that the CPA engage ethical ha...
