June 5, 2026

Gene Editing Breakthrough at Columbia University Raises Ethical Debate

Researchers at Columbia University have made significant strides in editing the DNA of early human embryos with a level of precision previously unattained. This advancement could pave the way for genetically engineered babies, leading to heated debates surrounding bioethics. The controversial topic of gene editing has been a point of debate due to its potential […]

May 28, 2026

Bronx Zoo Elephant Case Dismissed

An Asian elephant named Happy, residing at the Bronx Zoo for more than four decades, will continue to stay there. This follows a ruling by New York’s highest court, which concluded that Happy is not a person under the law, and therefore not entitled to basic human rights. The Court of Appeals, by a 5-to-2 […]