Animal rights

September 17th 2012

Should we upgrade the intelligence of animals?

Well, it finally happened. As we reported last week, scientists have successfully enhanced the intelligence of rhesus monkeys using a brain implant, albeit temporarily. Futurists and science fiction authors have speculated about this possibility for years — and now the reality is upon us. And it’s clear that this precedent-setting breakthrough is just the tip…

io9 George Dvorsky Sep 17 '12

September 5th 2012

Can technology help us put an end to animal experimentation?

Nobody likes the idea of experimenting on animals. It seems like the definition of inhumanity, especially when you consider the growing evidence that animals have awareness just like us. But there’s no doubt that the human race has gained incalculable benefits from the scientific testing of animals. Most scientists don’t want to rule out animal…

io9 George Dvorsky Sep 5 '12

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