Philip Ball
28 August 2024
Critical Mass: Can humans be modified to live in space?
The exploration of genetic modification for space travel raises ethical questions about altering human biology
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The moral dilemmas of embryo models
The UK’s regulator, HFEA, is having to grapple with the scientific, ethical and even philosophical challenges associated with synthetic embryo research
Read the full article07 August 2024
Critical Mass.. on Imane Khelif
The furore surrounding the Algerian boxer, who may have Swyer syndrome, highlights complex issues around gender and sport
Read the full article31 July 2024
Critical Mass.. on pandemics
The Covid inquiry report has exposed the systemic failures in the UK’s pandemic response
Read the full article24 July 2024
Critical Mass.. on science
In TNE’s new column, science writer Philip Ball provides news and analysis from scientists, policymakers and the frontiers of human knowledge
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