Should We Engineer Future Humans?

Gene editing has come further than ever before. That means we need to start thinking further ahead than ever before.

Something Extraordinary Is Happening in the World, and I Am Noticing It 

Brazilian entrepreneur Gustavo Tanaka listed eight reasons why he believes that the world as we know it is changing -- and that it is a good thing. His blog has been widely shared, so clearly his message has resonated with many.

Is evolution more intelligent than we thought

Evolution may be more intelligent than we thought, according to a University of Southampton professor. Professor Richard Watson says new research shows that evolution is able to learn from previous experience.

Childhood's End: The Planetary Meaning Of Climate Change

Some of the five mass extinctions Earth experienced in the past were driven by climate changes. Future Earth will be just fine.

Meditation Can Change The World: Racial Prejudice Reduced After Just 7 Minutes Of 'Loving Kindness' Meditation

A Buddhist technique designed to increase kindness toward others was shown to be effective in reducing racial prejudice.

Creating Superwoman (and man): Who will benefit from coming age of human enhancement?

Using genetic modification, nanotechnology, bionics, reconstructive surgery, hormones, drugs or any combination of these approaches, real-life human enhancement is looking ever more achievable.